FAA Targets 787s Over Faulty Titanium in Emergency Turbine Mounts

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A new airworthiness directive may soon impact the Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliner models, following FAA concerns over substandard titanium used in the ram air turbine (RAT) mounting fittings. The RAT is a vital safety component, designed to deploy in-flight to provide emergency electrical and hydraulic power when both engines fail. Improper titanium in its fittings could lead to catastrophic detachment at the moment it is most needed.

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