{"id":2641770,"date":"2026-08-07T10:38:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T14:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/faa-orders-inspection-of-471-boeing-737s-after-cracks-are-discovered-on-planes\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T10:46:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T14:46:41","slug":"faa-orders-inspection-of-471-boeing-737s-after-cracks-are-discovered-on-planes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/faa-orders-inspection-of-471-boeing-737s-after-cracks-are-discovered-on-planes\/","title":{"rendered":"FAA Orders Inspection of 471 Boeing 737s After Cracks Are Discovered on Planes"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffaa-orders-inspection-of-471-boeing-737s-after-cracks-are-discovered-on-planes%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2641770&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>the article discusses recent safety inspections ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for certain boeing 737 aircraft models. Specifically, 471 jets in the U.S., including some Boeing 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 models, are subject to inspections to check for cracks in the fuselage. The directive was prompted by reports of cracks in the bear strap near the galley door cutout, which could compromise structural integrity. Boeing has identified the issue predominantly on 737 next Generation aircraft and is working with regulators and operators to address it, including modifications to the manufacturing process. The estimated cost for these inspections is around $200,000.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the FAA recently directed airlines to inspect passenger seats on hundreds of 737 MAX jets due to safety concerns about improperly installed seats, which could detach during turbulence or emergency landings, posing injury risks and evacuation challenges.The FAA&#8217;s efforts aim to ensure aircraft safety and prevent potential accidents related to structural and cabin component issues.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered an inspection of several models of Boeing 737 jets to determine if there are cracks in the fuselages.<\/p>\n<p>The FAA airworthiness directive covers 471 jets in the U.S., including some Boeing 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 models, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/business\/airlines\/faa-orders-inspections-of-over-400-boeing-737-max-jets-for-possible-cracks-c41ec557?st=LS4NJm&#038;reflink=desktopweb_permalink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wall Street Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-type=\"paragraph\">Airline operators are required to inspect the fuselage skin and perform additional inspections or repairs as needed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis AD was prompted by reports of cracks in the bear strap at the forward upper corner of the forward galley door cutout,\u201d the order, which takes effect on Sept. 10, said, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/fox-news-lifestyle\/faa-orders-inspections-hundreds-boeing-737-max-jets-potential-cracks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox Business<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">FAA orders inspections of Boeing 737 Max jets after cracks found in some older planes. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QNvNTUPAR4\">https:\/\/t.co\/QNvNTUPAR4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CBS News (@CBSNews) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CBSNews\/status\/2085524018690503042?\">August 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>  \u201cThe FAA is issuing this AD to address cracks in the fuselage skin and bear strap, which may lead to the inability of the principal structural element to sustain limit loads and adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Boeing said the issue was spotted on 737 Next Generation aircraft, but has not been spotted on 737 Max aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBoeing identified and reported this issue and has been working with operators on it over the past six years,\u201d the company said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe FAA airworthiness directive published today mandates the inspections, as it did for the 737 Next Generation. We support both directives and continue to support our airline customers,\u201d Boeing said.<\/p>\n<p>The FAA said Boeing is working to prevent the issue by making changes to planes in production.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBoeing is introducing changes to the manufacturing process that address the root cause of the unsafe condition on in-production airplanes,\u201d the FAA directive noted.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2026\/08\/06\/2026-15936\/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">directive<\/a> estimates the overall costs of inspections will be about $200,000.<\/p>\n<p>Last month, the FAA ordered airlines to inspect seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX passenger jets, saying improperly installed cabin seats could pose a danger, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/suzannerowankelleher\/2026\/07\/28\/faa-improperly-installed-seats-boeing-737-max\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forbes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/business\/airlines\/u-s-regulator-says-airlines-should-check-seat-installation-on-some-boeing-models-0ff06e11?st=wasjEz&#038;reflink=desktopweb_permalink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wall Street Journal<\/a>, the FAA wants seats on 453 Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 aircraft to be inspected.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/faa-warns-issue-with-seats-on-hundreds-of-boeing-planes-may-pose-danger-to-passengers\/\" title=\"... Warns ... with ... on Hundreds of Boeing Planes May Pose Danger to Passengers\">track-mounted passenger seat assembly<\/a> that is installed incorrectly can disengage from the seat tracks if there is an increased load, turbulence, or emergency landing,\u201d the FAA said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis condition, if not addressed, could result in injury to passengers and crew during an emergency landing or could block the aisle, which could slow evacuation,\u201d the agency added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere \u200bcould be up to \u200b69 track-mounted passenger \u2060seat assemblies on each 737 MAX,\u201d the FAA said.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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