https://gizmodo.com/boeing-reports-up-to-148-parts-for-its-aircraft-were-im-1835203890
Adding to an ever-growing list of Boeing public relations issues, the aircraft
manufacturer has informed the Federal Aviation Administration that some of its
and durability standards.
Next Generation (NG) and Max aircraft, including 32 NG and 33 Max jets in the
U.S. The FAA said that the issue may affect as many as 148 parts manufactured by
the loss of the aircraft, a risk remains that a failed part could lead to
The investigation was jointly conducted by Boeing and the FAA Certificate
Management Office (CMO), and Boeing alerted the FAA to the issue. The FAA said
it will notify carriers who operate the planes with a mandatory directive to
remove any faulty parts in question within 10 days. It has also informed
international aviation officials as to the finding.
The FAA reported that 133 NG and 179 Max aircraft worldwide were potentially
affected by the issue. Boeing said in a news release it identified only 21 NGs
and 20 Maxes likely to contain the parts, but said that it recommended another
added that it is working to minimize downtime while the replacement parts are
installed.
president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said in a statement.
A spokesperson for American Airlines told Gizmodo by email that the issue did
not impact any of the 737 NG aircraft that it operates. United Airlines also
said that none of its NGs are affected. Alaska Airlines told Gizmodo that it had
one NG that was impacted by the notice.
than 700 available aircraft, we are experiencing a normal operating day and do
After two deadly crashes involving Boeing 737 Max planes killed a combined 346
people, the FAA in March ordered all Max-8 and Max-9 aircraft to be grounded.
anti-stall system known as MCAS may have played a significant part in the
incidents.
During a press conference last month, acting head of the FAA Daniel Elwell
indicated there is currently no set schedule for clearing the jets for
year to find everything we need to give us the confidence to lift the
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