FAA orders crack inspections for hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets
Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered inspections of 471 Boeing 737 Max airplanes after reports of cracks in older Boeing 737 models. These inspections will begin on September 10 to ensure the planes are safe to fly.Key Facts
- The FAA’s rule applies to Boeing 737 Max models 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200.
- The order follows reports of cracks in metal bear straps on older Boeing 737 planes.
- Bear straps are metal reinforcements near doors and emergency exits on airplanes.
- No cracks have been found yet on the 737 Max planes but they have a similar design to older models.
- Boeing has been aware of the issue and has been working with operators for six years.
- Inspection instructions for older models were sent by Boeing in 2019 and made mandatory by the FAA in 2021.
- The FAA’s recent directive now also requires inspections on the 737 Max planes starting September 10.
- Boeing faced major safety and production problems after two deadly crashes involving 737 Max 8 planes in 2018 and 2019.
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