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Hundreds of Jets May Have Incorrectly Installed Seats
The US Federal Aviation Administration has proposed an airworthiness directive that may require inspections for seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets registered in the US. The issue, which could affect 453 jets, involves incorrectly installed passenger seat assemblies that may disengage from the seat tracks during an emergency landing or turbulence, potentially injuring passengers or blocking aisles. The problem can be fixed in an estimated one hour per assembly, and Boeing has already issued guidance to operators. The proposed directive was reported by CNBC.