Boeing recommends airlines inspect 737 MAX airplanes for possible loose hardware

Boeing recommends airlines inspect B737 Max fleet after discovering loose bolt; FAA to consider further action.

Boeing has recommended airlines to conduct an inspection of their B737 Max fleet, after an international operator discovered a bolt with a missing nut while performing routine maintenance.

In a statement on December 29, Boeing said the issue identified on the particular airplane has been remedied.

In India, three airlines — Akasa Air, SpiceJet and Air India Express — have B737 Max planes in their fleet.

Earlier on December 28, the U.S. aviation regulator, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a statement, saying it was closely monitoring "targetted inspection," of Boeing 737 Max planes for a possible loose bolt in the rudder control system.

"The issue identified on the particular airplane has been remedied. Out of an abundance of caution, we are recommending operators inspect their 737 MAX airplanes and inform us of any findings," Boeing said in the statement.

The aircraft maker said it has informed the FAA and will continue to keep the regulator aware of the progress.

Queries sent to SpiceJet and Air India Express remained unanswered while Akasa Air said that the issue has not impacted both its operating fleet and the aircraft deliveries so far.