{"id":54642,"date":"2024-01-13T22:35:06","date_gmt":"2024-01-13T17:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=54642"},"modified":"2024-01-25T11:16:30","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T05:46:30","slug":"faa-keep-737-max-9-grounded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/13\/faa-keep-737-max-9-grounded\/","title":{"rendered":"FAA will Keep Boeing 737 MAX 9 Grounded Until Complete Inspection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WASHINGTON-<\/strong> The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)<\/a> is insisting that Boeing furnish additional data before granting approval for a thorough and meticulous inspection and maintenance procedure to reinstate the 737 MAX-9 aircraft <\/a>into service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker emphasized, “We are committed to preventing a recurrence of such incidents. The paramount concern is the safety of American travelers, and the Boeing 737-9 MAX will not be cleared for flight until we are completely assured of its safety.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FAA Grounded Boeing 737 MAX<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Upon scrutinizing Boeing’s proposed inspection and maintenance guidelines, the FAA concluded that additional data was necessary before granting approval. Consequently, the FAA is mandating plug-door inspections for 40 aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the FAA acknowledges the comprehensive nature of Boeing’s instructions for inspections and maintenance, the agency remains steadfast in ensuring the highest safety standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approval for the inspection and maintenance process will only be granted after a thorough review of data obtained from the initial round of 40 inspections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following a comprehensive examination of the data, the FAA will assess whether the provided instructions meet the highest safety standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the FAA grants approval for Boeing’s inspection and maintenance guidelines, operators will be mandated to execute this regimen on every aircraft before returning it to service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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171 Planes to Stay in Hangar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On January 6, the FAA took immediate and decisive action to ground approximately 171 Boeing 737 9 MAX planes after an incident where an aircraft lost a mid-cabin exit door plug during flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simultaneously, the FAA escalated its supervision of Boeing’s production and manufacturing processes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, the agency initiated an investigation to ascertain whether Boeing ensured that the finished products adhered to the approved design and were in a condition suitable for safe operation in accordance with FAA regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FAA will continue to collaborate with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in its investigation into Alaska Airlines (AS)<\/a> Flight 1282. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NTSB holds authority over the investigation and will provide any updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay tuned with us. Further, follow us on social media for the latest updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FAA Clears Boeing 737 MAX 9, Halts New Production Expansion<\/a><\/blockquote>