# FAA mandates inspections of Boeing 737 Max fleet for possible cracks

The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max aircraft after potential cracks were found in a critical structural component. The directive affects many planes in the U.S. fleet, requiring checks before further flight. This raises renewed safety concerns for the Max model, which was previously grounded after two fatal crashes.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Business
- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/fox-news-lifestyle/faa-orders-inspections-hundreds-boeing-737-max-jets-potential-cracks) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:29:12 GMT

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/07/boeing-737-max-fuselage-cracks-check-faa) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:25:11 GMT