Boeing Plans 737 Door Plug Design Changes

Boeing MAX 9 January 5
Credit: NTSB
Boeing is developing changes to ensure 737 mid exit door (MED) plugs cannot be mistakenly left unsecured and plans to roll out retrofit kits once the new design is certified and in place on the production line, a top executive said. The work stems from lessons learned from the Jan. 5 loss of a MED...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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