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Airlines, Boeing

United and Alaska find loose bolts on MAX 9 door plugs

UPDATE 1/9 – United Airlines and Alaska Airlines have confirmed that they have identified loose bolts on door plug fittings. United confirmed a report from The Air Current that loose bolts were found on five MAX 9s after commencing preliminary…

Richard Schuurman
January 8, 2024

Boeing

Loose rudder bolt requires airlines to inspect Boeing MAX fleets

Boeing has urged operators of the MAX to inspect the rudder control system for a possible loose or missing bolt. The airframer has issued a multi-operator message (MOM) after consultation with the FAA. The MOM follows after an “international operator”…

Richard Schuurman
December 28, 2023