Brace For Inspections: New AD Clouds Future Of The Boeing 717

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the Boeing 717 that will have a material impact on the operations of at least two US airlines. The AD was prompted by the investigation into a 2023 incident with a Delta Air Lines 717 that landed without nose landing gear, and requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the upper lock link assembly.



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