The US Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday highlighted new problems with some of Boeing’s 737 Max jets and an older model, saying that certain parts on more than 300 aircraft may not have been properly manufactured.
The US aviation regulator issued a statement warning that wing components that provide greater lift during take-off and landing, known as leading edge slat tracks, on the affected aircraft “may not meet all applicable regulatory requirements for strength and durability”.
“The affected parts may be susceptible to premature failure or cracks resulting from the improper manufacturing process,” said the FAA.. It added, however, that even a “complete failure” of the parts would not lead to the loss of an aircraft.
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