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United Airlines Says Inspections Found Loose Bolts On Its 737 MAX Planes

United Airlines says it has discovered loose bolts on Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes in its fleet, like one seen here taking off in September 2023 (Credit: AFP)

United Airlines said Monday it has discovered loose bolts on Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes in its fleet during preliminary inspections following an Alaska Airlines mid-flight incident.

United has "found instances that appear to relate to installation issues in the door plug -- for example, bolts that needed additional tightening," the carrier said.

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