Boeing told officials with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that certain parts on its grounded 737 Max passenger planes may have been improperly manufactured, the administration revealed. The FAA released a statement on Sunday, saying the aircraft maker had expressed concern for as many as
Boeing told officials with the Federal Aviation Administration that certain parts on its grounded 737 Max passenger planes may have been improperly manufactured, the administration revealed.
One part in particular, the leading edge slat tracks, may have been improperly manufactured and may not meet all applicable regulatory requirements for strength and durability, according to the FAA statement. Boeing said it contacted all 737 operators and told them to inspect the slat track assemblies on certain airplanes.
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