Aircraft safety in focus: Missing washer identified in Boeing 737 Max during DGCA Inspection
Amid the turbulence surrounding Boeing jets right now globally, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday said that about 40 Boeing 737 Max planes with Indian carriers have been inspected for possible loss hardware and during the inspection, one aircraft had a washer missing.
Akasa Air and Air India Express and SpiceJet fleets collectively have 40 Boeing 737 Max planes.
Why was the inspection carried out?
Boeing suggested conducting a comprehensive inspection of all Boeing 737 Max aircraft by January 10 to check for potential issues with loose hardware. This recommendation was prompted by reports from an operator who discovered a missing nut and washer in the Aft Rudder Quadrant of a Boeing 737 Max plane.
