FAA proposes checks on 453 Boeing 737 MAX jets over seat installation issues
The U. S. Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday proposed requiring inspections of 453 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft registered in the United States to verify that some passenger seats are properly installed on seat tracks. The agency issued a draft airworthiness directive covering certain 737 MAX 8, MAX 9, and MAX 8200 models after receiving reports of improperly installed seat components. No accidents have been reported, and the FAA has not ordered groundings.
The U. S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday that it proposes requiring inspections of 453 Boeing 737 MAX series aircraft registered in the United States to confirm whether some passenger seats are correctly installed on seat tracks. The FAA on the same day issued a draft airworthiness directive covering certain Boeing 737 MAX 8, MAX 9, and MAX 8200 models. The agency said it had received reports that seat components in some of these aircraft were improperly installed, with the rear seat attachment not fully lowered and engaged with the seat track.
As of now, no public information indicates that the seat issue has led to any operational incidents, and the FAA has not ordered airlines to ground affected aircraft.
The FAA did not specify how quickly airlines must address the issue. The draft directive applies only to U. airlines, but foreign regulators typically follow U. FAA directives when applicable.
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