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United Finds "Loose Bolts" On 737 Max Doors After Emergency Inspection
• Zero HedgeSources tell the aviation blog The Air Current that "loose bolts and other parts on 737 Max 9 plug doors" have been found after inspections following the Alaska Airlines mid-air mishap when a door ripped off the plane over Portland on Friday.
BREAKING: United has found loose bolts and other parts on 737 Max 9 plug doors as it inspects its fleet of Boeing jets following the rapid depressurization aboard an Alaska jet, according to three people familiar with the findings. https://t.co/pcPx9I8Z0l (via @theaircurrent)
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"The discrepant bolts and other parts on the plug doors have been found on at least five aircraft," the source said.