FAA targets Boeing 737 Max elevator bearing issue

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is implementing measures following a risk identified with elevator bearings on certain Boeing 737 Max narrowbody aircraft. A proposed airworthiness directive has been issued to specifically address this manufacturing problem, which involves the affected bearings. The directive will impact approximately ninety-five US-registered examples of the Boeing 737 Max jet. The FAA determined that the issue posed a potential safety concern requiring immediate attention and corrective action. This proactive step underscores the agency’s commitment to maintaining aviation safety standards for all 737 Max models.