Safety · Tuesday, 28 July 2026
FAA says seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may need inspections
The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive to inspect 453 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for potentially incorrect seat track installations.
TL;DR
The FAA received reports that seat assemblies were not correctly installed in tracks, which could lead to disengagement during turbulence or emergency landings. Improperly installed seats pose a significant safety risk to passengers and crew during evacuations or emergency landings, necessitating mandatory inspections.
Reuters28 Jul, 00:51 BST
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