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Boeing 737 Max Faces New FAA Safety Inspection Order

The new airworthiness directive covers an estimated 471 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 Max 8, Max 9 and Max 8-200 aircraft.

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The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max aircraft after cracks were discovered in part of the planes' structure, raising concerns about long-term structural integrity, reported by CNN.

The new airworthiness directive covers an estimated 471 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 Max 8, Max 9 and Max 8-200 aircraft. According to the FAA, the cracks were found in a structural reinforcement near the forward service door on the right side of the aircraft, close to the front galley.

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Airlines must inspect affected aircraft based on their usage and repair any damage before returning them to service. The FAA said the inspection schedule provides multiple opportunities to identify problems before they become a safety risk, so no grounding order has been issued.

The directive takes effect on September 10. The report said Boeing has already modified its manufacturing process for newly built aircraft. The company continues to face heightened regulatory scrutiny following the 2024 Alaska Airlines door plug incident.

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