Boeing 737 MAX Planes Inspected for Loose Bolts, FAA Says
29 December 2023 - 3:16AM
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.
Write to Ben Glickman at ben.glickman@wsj.com
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