"FAA Orders Inspection of Boeing 737-900ER Door Plugs"
TL;DR
The FAA has recommended visual inspections of the mid-exit door plugs on Boeing 737-900ER aircraft after a mid-cabin door plug fell off during the ascent of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9. Some operators conducting additional inspections noted findings with bolts during maintenance inspections. Major airlines like Alaska, Delta, and United have started proactive inspections, with United expecting no disruption to customers. This recommendation impacts 380 aircraft worldwide, and comes after the recent incident involving the door plug falling out of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-Max 9, leading to a depressurized cabin and an emergency landing.
- FAA recommends airlines inspect door plugs on another Boeing model ABC News
- F.A.A. Tells Airlines to Check Panels on a Second Boeing Plane The New York Times
- US watchdog orders checks on more Boeing jet doors | REUTERS Reuters
- Boeing faces new safety alert over earlier generation of 737s CNN
- Boeing 737-900ER: Second model to be inspected after 737 Max 9 blowout BBC.com
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