Boeing 737 MAX Planes Inspected For Loose Bolts, FAA Says -- Update
29 December 2023 - 4:11AM
Dow Jones News
By Ben Glickman
Boeing 737 MAX airplanes are being inspected for potential loose
bolts in the rudder control system.
The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday it was
"closely monitoring" the inspections and would consider additional
action based on the discovery of loose or missing hardware.
Boeing has asked operators of newer single-aisle airplanes to
inspect certain tie rods that control rudder movement, according to
the FAA.
The FAA said Boeing recommended the inspections after an
operator discovered a bolt with a missing nut while performing
routine maintenance. Boeing found a nut that was not properly
tightened in an undelivered aircraft.
Major carriers, including United Airlines and American Airlines,
said they didn't expect any impact to their operations. American
said it would complete the recommended inspections, and United
referred further queries to Boeing.
Alison Sider contributed to this article.
Write to Ben Glickman at ben.glickman@wsj.com
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