SpiceJet’s 23 Boeing 737 next generation planes to be checked for cracks: DGCA

National aviation regulator Director General Of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered checks on SpiceJet’s 23 Boeing 737-next generation (NG) aircraft having over 26,000 flight cycles for cracks on area joining wings to the body frame.

Recently, cracks were found three 737-800s having more than 36000 flight cycle at the wing to body frame fitting during a check. Boeing has been apprised about the cracks.

Nineteen passenger aircraft above 26,000 flight cycles and four freighters having above 36,000 cycles of SpiceJet will be affected with the order.