FAA Mandates Boeing 737 MAX Rudder Inspections Looking For Loose Bolts

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a directive ordering Boeing 737 MAX 8, MAX 8-200, and MAX 9 operators to inspect their aircraft for any potential loose bolts in the rudder system. The regulator warned that a missing bolt or a loose bolt that could fall out during flight would result in the loss of rudder control via the rudder pedals, potentially affecting the safety of the flight.

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