FAA orders inspections of more than 470 Boeing 737 Max jets over door crack concerns | The National

About 2,300 Boeing 737 Max aircraft are currently in service around the world, including 823 in the US. ReutersShow caption: About 2,300 Boeing 737 Max aircraft are currently in service…US regulator issues directive over problem that 'could affect structural integrity' of planes

The FAA has ordered inspections of 471 Boeing 737 Max jets over concerns that cracks could compromise the structural integrity of the aircraft.

Cracks were found near the upper corner of the forward galley door, with the potential to spread to the fuselage.

The directive, effective September 10, 2026, applies to 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 variants currently in service.

Boeing has been aware of the issue for six years, with the FAA-mandated checks stemming from similar inspections for older 737NG jets in 2021.