FAA Orders Inspections for Hundreds of Boeing 737 Max Jets Amid Cracks Concerns

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered inspections for hundreds of Boeing planes after reports emerged of cracks in some older models. The directive applies to certain aircraft under three Boeing 737 Max models: the 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200. According to the FAA, this covers around 471 planes.

The agency is using this directive to address what it calls an 'unsafe condition' tied to prior reports of cracks in some older Boeing planes. The inspections are set to begin on September 10, with the exact timeline for completion not specified.

This development comes as a precautionary measure after reports of cracks in some Boeing planes. While no immediate safety concerns have been raised, the FAA is taking proactive steps to ensure public safety.