Federal Aviation Administration

Boeing seeks exemption for 737 Max model from critical safety standard

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Boeing seeks exemption for 737 Max model from critical safety standard

DALLAS: Boeing is asking federal regulators to exempt a new model of its 737 Max airliner from a safety standard designed to prevent part of the engine housing from overheating and breaking off during flight. Federal officials said last year that Boeing was working to fix the hazard on current Max planes. In the meantime, … Read more

Missing Nut Prompts Airlines To Inspect Every Boeing 737 Max

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Missing Nut Prompts Airlines To Inspect Every Boeing 737 Max

Photo: Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu Agency (Getty Images) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that airlines will have to inspect every Boeing 737 Max after a bolt was discovered with a missing nut during routine maintenance. The potential loose bolt is attached to a linkage on the rudder control system. Boeing also found an undelivered aircraft … Read more