The FAA has flagged improperly installed seat assemblies on 453 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft registered in the U.S., proposing mandatory inspections. The defective seats could disengage during turbulence or emergency landings.
The FAA announced that 453 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 MAX jets require inspections due to potentially improper seat installation on cabin floors. Incorrect mounting could result in passenger injuries during emergency landings.