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The official inspection process was approved by the FAA for the ones Boeing 737 MAX 9 of the world affected can return to service. Foto NTSB
Finally, although in aviation safety comes first and rush cannot exist, the FAA approved the guidelines so that airlines can carry out inspections on their aircraft MAX 9 and they can return to service during the next few days.
After finding loose bolts in the plugs of the inactive emergency exits of several Boeing 737 MAX 9 that are on the ground during previous inspections that airlines have carried out with dozens of planes on the ground, The FAA outlined what the procedure will be to be able to return these aircraft to safe operation.
MAX inspection begins 9
In increasingly harsh terms against Boeing due to a lack of quality control in their production lines, The Federal Aviation Administration published a new statement first expressing its displeasure against the manufacturer and secondly providing important information to the public about the return to service of the aircraft. MAX 9.
The 24 of January of 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the USA announced that it will suspend the expansion of Boeing production 737 MAX, including model 737-9 MAX. This decision was made after the FAA and NTSB investigated an incident that occurred on 5 from January, in which a Boeing 737-9 Alaska Airlines MAX forced to make emergency landing in Portland, Oregon, due to the detachment of a emergency exit plug.
The FAA also announced that it has approved a comprehensive inspection and maintenance process that must be performed on each of the 171 Boeing 737-9 MAX that are on the ground. Once inspections are completed, planes will be eligible to return to service.
The improved maintenance process will require:
- A bolt inspection, specific guides and accessories.
- Detailed visual inspections of left and right mid-cab exit door plugs and dozens of associated components.
- Retightening fasteners
- Correct any damage or abnormal conditions.
Impact of the decision
The FAA's decision will have a significant impact on Boeing. The company had planned to increase production of the 737 MAX a 40 planes per month in 2024. Nevertheless, with the suspension of production expansion, Boeing will have to reduce its production to 30 planes per month.
The decision could also affect airlines that operate the 737 MAX. some airlines, como United Airlines, have announced that they hope to return their 737-9 MAX into service in February 2024 and this same airline has indicated its plans to cancel an order for more than 200 planes by version 10 of the MAX, which would further affect the image and income of the manufacturer.
Measures to improve quality control
The FAA also announced that it is taking steps to improve quality control of Boeing. The agency is increasing oversight of Boeing and its suppliers, and is demanding that Boeing implement new processes to ensure the safety of its planes.
The agency indicated that it is committed to ensuring that all planes are safe. The decision to suspend the expansion of production of the 737 MAX and take steps to improve the QA are important steps to fulfill this commitment.
Major supervisory activities include:
- Limit expanded production of new Boeing planes 737 MAX to ensure accountability and full compliance with required quality control procedures.
- Launch investigation to examine Boeing's compliance with manufacturing requirements. The FAA will use all of its enforcement authority to ensure that the company is held accountable for any non-compliance..
- Aggressively expand oversight of new aircraft with an increased presence at all Boeing facilities.
- Closely monitor data to identify risks.
- Launch an analysis of possible security-focused reforms around quality control and delegation.
Airline announces return of its planes
Alaska Airlines announced that it hopes to resume operation of the MAX 9 for this weekend 27 from January, while Copa Airlines indicated that it hopes to reactivate the largest number of canceled flights of the year 27 and 28 January thanks to the gradual restart of safe operations of its 21 MAX planes.
We will keep reporting.
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