December 28, 2023 – 12.44pm
Boeing recommended the inspections after an international operator discovered a missing bolt and nut while performing routine maintenance on a mechanism in the rudder control linkage, the FAA said.
The FAA said it is “closely monitoring” specific inspections of the Boeing 737 MAX and will consider taking further action based on any new discoveries of loose or missing parts.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Thursday that the plane’s manufacturer Boeing urges airlines to inspect new planes 737 MAXIMUM due to a possible loose screw in the rudder control system.
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The FAA said it is “closely monitoring” specific inspections of the Boeing 737 MAX and will consider taking further action based on any new discoveries of loose or missing parts.
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Boeing recommended the inspections after an international operator discovered a missing bolt and nut while performing routine maintenance on a mechanism in the rudder control linkage, the FAA said.. According to the agency, Boeing discovered another undelivered plane with an improperly tightened nut.
The FAA said Boeing issued a message urging operators of new single-aisle planes to inspect the specific tie rods that control rudder movement for any loose components.
“The FAA will remain in contact with Boeing and the airlines during the inspections,” the agency said, asking the airlines to respond if loose material has previously been detected and to provide details on how quickly these two-hour inspections can be completed. .
By David Shepardson and Valerie Insinna
2023-12-28 15:44:53
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