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Nearly 2,000 Boeing 737s Must Get Tail Inspections After Jets Pitched Up And Down Mid-Flight
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of nearly 2,000 Boeing 737 Next Generation (737NG) aircraft after multiple operators reported incidents in which the planes' noses moved up and down during flight. The airworthiness directive (AD) targets excessive movement in the hinges and jackscrew that support and move the aircraft's horizontal stabilizer.
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an airworthiness directive affecting nearly 2,000 Boeing 737 Next Generation (737NG) aircraft. The directive follows reports from multiple operators about the aircraft’s noses moving up and down during flight.
The AD focuses on excessive movement in the hinges and jackscrew that control the horizontal stabilizer. Operator reports prompted the regulatory action to inspect these components across the affected fleet.
The news comes from Simple Flying as the source, reporting on the FAA's inspection order and the scope of aircraft involved. No specific operator names or flight incidents are provided in the material.
The directive aims to address potential issues related to the stabilizer mechanism, with the expectation of ensuring continued airworthiness of the 737NG fleet. No further details on implementation timelines or inspection procedures are included in the supplied material.