Boeing must inspect hundreds of 737 Max jets for electrical flaw
Boeing says it is working with the FAA on what it describes as a ‘production issue’
09 April 2021 - 16:11
Chicago/London/Dallas — Boeing will need to inspect hundreds of undelivered 737 Max jets for a potential flaw in their electrical power systems, said people familiar with the matter.
About 450 Max planes built since early 2019 could potentially require repairs, a total that includes about 90 aircraft in commercial operation, said the people, who asked not to be named because the matter is private. Boeing on Friday instructed airlines to ground dozens of recently delivered 737 Max jets to check for the manufacturing defect...
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