Investing.com -- The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a directive to mandate inspections of a crucial structural element located at the front of Boeing Co (NYSE: BA ).’s 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The proposal was published on Thursday and is in response to numerous reports of nonconformities, including excessive gaps and pull-up, discovered during the assembly and installation of the forward pressure bulkhead.

The forward pressure bulkhead, a component that plays a vital role in maintaining cabin pressure, will be subject to both internal and external inspections under the FAA’s proposed order.

Boeing had previously revealed during a briefing at its 787 factory in North Charleston, South Carolina, that it would advise operators to carry out a visual inspection of the forward pressure bulkhead. This recommendation came after the completion of a multiyear review of the structural integrity of the US planemaker’s flagship widebody aircraft. The company also stated at that time that it was in discussions with regulators regarding the issue.

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