WASHINGTON- The US Aviation Regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today (July 8, 2024) that it has ordered Aerospace giant Boeing to inspect 2,600 737 MAX and Next-Generation (NG) aircraft.
Boeing 737 MAX and NG planes due to potential failures of passenger oxygen masks during emergencies, Reuters reported.
Boeing 737 Oxygen Masks Problems
The FAA is mandating inspections of 737 MAX and NG models following multiple reports of passenger service unit oxygen generators shifting out of position, which could prevent the delivery of supplemental oxygen to passengers during a depressurization event.
On June 17, Boeing issued a bulletin to airlines urging visual inspections.
Recently, there has been a spike in incidents of depressurization and turbulence which requires oxygen mask deployment immediately.
So it’s a critical system and any discrepancies in it can lead to fatal incidents. More details are awaited on this and we will update once we have it.
Recently, Boeing fixed the issue that was discovered last year with a new design, which will modify the structure of the 737 MAX, which has led to delays for 737-7 and 737-10 certifications.
Following this, the 737 MAX 7 and 10 EIS will be delayed by late 2025. However, some airline CEOs, like United Airlines (UA) anticipate further delays. Following delays, the airlines are canceling orders or converting them into -8 or -9 variants.
Join our Telegram Group for the Latest Aviation Updates. Subsequently, follow us on Google News.
The post FAA Orders Boeing to Inspect 2,600 737 MAX and NG Amid Oxygen Masks Problems appeared first on Aviation A2Z.