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FAA will mandate inspections for early models of 737 aircraft

Washington, Usa - An emergency directive issued today

The FAA will issue an emergency directive today that will require operators of specific early Boeing 737 models to conduct initial and repetitive electromagnetic inspections for fatigue damage. This action will initially apply to a total of approximately 175 aircraft worldwide, 80 of which are US-registered aircraft. Most of the aircraft in the US are operated by Southwest Airlines. The FAA airworthiness...

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Rome, Italy, 04/05/2011 10:34
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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