FAA Says No Immediate Action Needed On 737 MAX Load Reduction System

Leap 1B
Credit: Sean Broderick/Aviation Week Network
An FAA review has determined that the ancillary risk posed by a Boeing 737 MAX safety system designed to minimize severe engine damage when a CFM Leap 1B fan blade breaks does not warrant immediate action, but the agency will continue to evaluate the issue on the 737 and other fleet types. The...
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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