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FAA Orders Inspections for Potential Cracks in B737 MAX Fuselages
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive for Boeing B737 MAX aircraft to inspect and repair potential cracks in their fuselages. This move comes after reports of similar issues on older B737NG aircraft, which share a similar structure with the MAX.
No MAX aircraft have been affected by the issue so far, but operators must perform visual checks on the jets and repair any problems found. The directive affects an estimated 471 US-registered B737 MAX aircraft and 1,429 international ones.
The FAA issued a similar requirement for B737NG aircraft back in 2021 after cracks were initially identified. This new directive takes effect on September 10, 2026.