FAA announces comprehensive production review of Boeing due to impact of 737 MAX 9 door detachment incident

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced a stricter review of Boeing production and manufacturing, a move that follows the grounding of approximately 171 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.

Actions include:

• Conducting an audit of the Boeing 737 MAX 9 production line and its suppliers to It is the Federal Aviation Administration's responsibility to evaluate Boeing's compliance with quality procedures. The results of the audit will determine whether further audits are required.

• Strengthen monitoring of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft in service.

• Assess security risks to authorization and quality oversight and review options for transferring these functions under an independent third-party entity.

FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said: “Now is the time to revisit delegation of authority and assess the associated safety risks, following the grounding of the 737 MAX 9 and the Multiple production-related issues require us to consider risk reduction. The FAA is exploring the use of an independent third party to oversee Boeing’s inspections and its quality system. ”

Federal Aviation Administration The aviation authority also stated that the safety of the flying public, not speed, determines when the Boeing 737 MAX 9 will return to service.

Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 aircraft Shortly after takeoff, the left middle and rear emergency hatch suddenly detached from the fuselage, causing the cabin to instantly depressurize and all the oxygen masks to fall off. Alaska Airlines subsequently announced that it would temporarily ground its fleet of 65 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft as a precaution. Each aircraft can only return to flight after completing comprehensive maintenance and safety inspections, all of which are expected to be completed in the coming days.

On January 7, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also ordered airlines to ground Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft and conduct safety inspections of the aircraft model. According to reports, this emergency airworthiness directive will affect approximately 171 aircraft.

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