FAA orders crack inspections for hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets

The Federal Aviation Administration orders inspections for hundreds of Boeing planes, following reports of cracks in some older models

The directive covers Max 8, Max 9, and Max 8-200 models and takes effect September 10, applying to 1,429 planes worldwide

FAA Orders Inspections of Hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX Jets Over Possible Cracks  WSJ

The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets after cracks were found in parts of some older model Boeing planes.

The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets for cracks in the body of the plane, warning that undetected damage could reduce the aircraft’s structural integrity.

Hundreds of Boeing 737-Max jets need to be inspected for structural integrity issues, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered Thursday. The new airworthiness directive impacts three models of 737 Maxes — the Max 8, Max 8-200 and Max 9 — amounting to around 470 planes, CNN reported. The FAA issued its decision