Faulty Parts on Some 737s, FAA Says
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says Boeing has reported that a component on the wings of some 737s may not comply with strength and durability requirements.
The FAA said in early June that an investigation by Boeing and the FAA Certificate Management Office determined that up to 148 leading edge slat tracks are affected. The slat tracks, manufactured by a Boeing sub-tier supplier, are rail-like devices onto which the leading edge slats are mounted.
The parts may have been installed on as many as 133 Boeing 737NGs and 179 Boeing 737MAXs worldwide, the FAA said.
“The affected parts may be susceptible to premature failure or cracks resulting from the improper manufacturing process,” the FAA said. “Although a complete failure of a l…
