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FAA issues new airworthiness directive for 471 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Pilots and operators need to schedule inspections to avoid structural failure and comply with regulatory mandates, impacting fleet availability and maintenance planning.
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The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive requiring inspections of 471 US‑registered Boeing 737‑8, 737‑9 and 737‑8200 aircraft for cracks in the fuselage skin and forward upper corner of the forward galley door cutout. The directive estimates one hour per visual inspection at a cost of $85 per aircraft, with total US operator cost of $40,035.