Boeing advises carriers to check its 737 MAX aircraft for any potential unsecured hardware
In India three airlines — Akasa Air, SpiceJet and Air India Express — have B737 Max planes in their fleet
Following the discovery of a bolt without a nut during normal maintenance by an international operator, Boeing has advised airlines to verify their fleet of B737 Max aircraft.
Boeing announced in a statement on Friday that the problem with that specific aircraft had been fixed. Following the discovery of a bolt without a nut during normal maintenance by an international operator, Boeing has advised airlines to verify their fleet of B737 Max aircraft. Boeing announced in a statement on Friday that the problem with that specific aircraft had been fixed. We advise operators to assess their 737 MAX aircraft and notify us of any discoveries as a precaution,” a statement from Boeing stated.
The manufacturer of the aircraft claimed that it has notified the FAA and would keep the watchdog updated on developments. Air India Express and SpiceJet did not respond to inquiries, while Akasa Air stated that the problem has not yet affected the company’s operational fleet or aircraft deliveries.
“Boeing has informed us of this problem. In line with our strictest safety standards, Akasa will be adhering to the manufacturer’s or regulator’s recommended checks and procedures, just like all other operators worldwide,” an Akasa Air representative stated in the statement on Saturday. Additionally, the airline stated, “our operating fleet and deliveries are not impacted so far.” Boeing has issued a Multi-Operator Message (MOM), asking operators of newer single-aisle aircraft to check particular tie rods that govern rudder movement for potential loose hardware, the FAA said in a statement on Thursday after consulting with it.
According to the regulator, the FAA will stay in touch with Boeing and the airlines during the inspection process.
The airline companies are being asked by the government to check through their authorized Safety Management Systems to see whether any loose hardware has ever been found before. Additionally, the airlines are being asked to give the agency information on how quickly these two-hour checks can be finished.
In addition, the FAA stated that if any more loose or missing hardware is found, it would take further measures into consideration.
The FAA reports that Boeing suggested the examinations after a foreign operator, while doing standard maintenance on a device in the rudder-control linkage, found a bolt with a missing nut. According to the firm, it found another undelivered aircraft with an improperly tightened nut.
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