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The FAA has approved a method to comply with the FAA's Boeing 737-9 emergency airworthiness directive and it has been provided to the affected operators.

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The FAA has approved a method to comply with the FAA's Boeing 737-9 emergency airworthiness directive and it has been provided to the affected operators.

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packersinthelou@reddit

Corrective action: do better checking and tighten bolts as a former aviation mechanic this kills me to read. hold some people accountable, for god's sake
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Wings_Of_Power@reddit

It’s 15 seconds per bolt *max* to make sure it’s torqued. I hope that mechanic’s license gets hung to dry.
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Long-Pie-9647@reddit

They have very detailed records of build; mechanics, inspector, torque wrench id and cert date . They'll be looking for trends.
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Guadalajara3@reddit

Gotta check dem nuts too
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UnderOverPressure@reddit

It's either an issue in assembly of not torquing enough or it's a total engineering whack job of designing a part that allows it's bolts to vibrate loose
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Wernher_VonKerman@reddit

Maybe not the second one since it's a part from the 737NG but it's possible they just reused the setup without checking to see if the new Leap engines generate a different frequency that excites them
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montecarlo1@reddit

why do you think they don't get fully tightened? it doesn't take more than an extra couple seconds for each bolt?
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VRSvictim@reddit

So does every newly produced max need to have this check at the airline now? No way they can trust Boeing to QC it properly
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lizhien@reddit

So what's the method? Are they gonna update the EAD with it?
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Own_Opportunity_3519@reddit

The bolts still need to be tightened, inspected (Enhanced), documented by the operators Quality Dept in the CAR (Corrective Action Req) and approved by the FAA. The CAR will probably also require follow up inspections in the future. I'm curious to see how fast this can all get done, assuming the Airlines are losing money every minute. Someone's gonna end up paying for this. Just glad no one got hurt and the problem was found. Who knows what other loose bolts are out there. 😐
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CharacterUse@reddit

>Someone's gonna end up paying for this. Passengers, as usual.
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coasterghost@reddit (OP)

Monday, January 8, 2024 The FAA has approved a method to comply with the FAA's Boeing 737-9 emergency airworthiness directive, and it has been provided to the affected operators. The FAA’s priority is always keeping Americans safe. In that spirit, Boeing 737-9 aircraft will remain grounded until operators complete enhanced inspections which include both left and right cabin door exit plugs, door components, and fasteners. Operators must also complete corrective action requirements based on findings from the inspections prior to bringing any aircraft back into service. The FAA will continue to support the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation into Alaska Airlines Flight 1282. The NTSB is in charge of the investigation and will provide any updates. https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/updates-grounding-boeing-737-max-9-aircraft
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