Seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets were incorrectly installed: US aviation agency
The proposal covers up to 69 seat assemblies per jet and could cost U.S. operators about $2.7 million, the FAA said.
- On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration proposed an airworthiness directive for 453 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, citing improperly installed passenger seat assemblies that may disengage from seat tracks.
- According to the FAA, "aft fitting shear plungers were not correctly lowered and not engaged in the seat tracks," risking seat disengagement during turbulence or emergency landings.
- Each affected MAX 8, 9, and 8200 jet may contain up to 69 impacted assemblies, with inspections costing $85 per unit and totaling up to $2,656,845 for U.S. operators.
- Boeing issued guidance to operators in December 2025 and stated, "We support the FAA making that guidance mandatory," while indicating some costs may be covered under warranty.
- The FAA must receive comments on the directive by September 10, 2026, aligning with CEO Kelly Ortberg's efforts to improve Boeing's production quality and boost output.
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A new quality problem has been detected at Boeing's Renton and Everett plants near Seattle, Washington State. The seats of some 453 Boeing 737 MAX may have been poorly installed...
Authorities may have to inspect thousands of machines.
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