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Inspections ordered for Boeing 737 Max due to potential cracks
The inspections will affect approximately 471 aircraft in the United States and up to 1,429 aircraft globally.
In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive requiring inspections of the fuselages of Boeing 737 Max aircraft. These inspections concern potential cracks in a fuselage component and involve an estimated 471 aircraft in the U.S.
The directive is expected to have international repercussions, with a total of about 1,429 aircraft potentially affected by the inspections worldwide. The measures come after similar issues have been reported in previous Boeing models.
The inspections, which are set to begin on September 10, aim to ensure flight safety and prevent possible incidents related to the detected cracks.
These actions by the FAA underscore the importance of compliance with safety regulations and the need to maintain trust in the aviation sector, following prior issues encountered with Boeing aircraft.