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FAA Orders Inspections for Hundreds of Boeing 737 Max Jets Over Cracks Concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered inspections for hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets after reports of cracks in some older models.
The directive, which takes effect on September 10, applies to 471 planes under three Boeing 737 Max models: the 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200.
According to the FAA, no cracks have been found in these specific Max models yet, but the agency is taking precautions based on reports of cracks in forward bear straps for older 'Next-Generation' 737 planes.
Bear straps are metal sheets that reinforce areas on planes like doorways and emergency exits. The FAA warned that if left unaddressed, this issue could affect the structural integrity of the airplane.