FAA orders inspections of 737 Max jets after cracks found in older planes
Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 Max and older Boeing 737 planes after cracks were found in some older models. The inspections aim to find and fix cracks in specific parts of the planes before they become a safety problem.Key Facts
- The FAA called for inspections of 471 Boeing 737 Max and older model planes in the U.S. and 1,429 worldwide.
- Cracks were found in the "bear strap," a reinforcement near the forward service door on older 737 planes.
- No cracks have been found so far in the Boeing 737 Max jets specifically.
- The inspections must happen within a set time to ensure safety.
- Boeing first alerted operators about this issue in 2019 for older "Next Generation" 737 planes.
- In 2024, Boeing extended inspection instructions to 737 Max planes because they share similar design features.
- Boeing is analyzing what causes the cracks to prevent future problems.
- Southwest Airlines said it will follow the FAA inspection schedule for its 737 jets.
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