Adhesive problem - US authority has Boeing's oxygen masks tested
The US aviation authority is ordering the inspection of approximately 2,600 Boeing aircraft due to potential issues with the oxygen masks. The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) issued a directive on Monday warning that the problem with the adhesive material could impact the functionality of the technology. There have been multiple reports of oxygen mask units shifting positions.
Affected models include older and newer variants of the Boeing 737. The FAA is currently unable to determine how many planes are affected and require repairs. The oxygen generators and masks are mounted over the seats.
Boeing is under intense pressure to improve safety oversight in production following an incident earlier this year when a fragment from the fuselage of a nearly new 737-9 Max aircraft dislodged mid-flight. No one was injured. However, the seats next to the hole in the fuselage were empty by sheer luck.
- The directive from the USA's FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) applies not only to recently manufactured Boeing aircraft but also to older models undergoing aircraft construction.
- The US Federal Aviation Administration FAA is working closely with Boeing to address the issue with the oxygen masks and ensure the safety compliance of all Boeing aircraft.
- The FAA's concern over potential issues with oxygen masks on Boeing aircraft underscores the importance of robust safety regulations set forth by the FAA in the USA.
