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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: US Safety Board Issues Urgent Warning on Boeing 737 MAX Engines Over Smoke Risks
Caption: US Safety Board Issues Urgent Warning on Boeing 737 MAX Engines Over Smoke Risks. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued an urgent safety recommendation for Boeing 737 MAX airplanes with CFM International LEAP-1B engines after two incidents in 2023. The NTSB's recommendation follows bird strikes involving Southwest Airlines, raising concerns about smoke entering the cockpit or cabin. The NTSB also called for a review of LEAP-1A and LEAP-1C engines, which power some Airbus A320neo variants and COMAC’s C919 jets, for similar risks. The NTSB urged the FAA to ensure flight crews are informed of the risk of smoke in the cockpit, especially during takeoff or landing when the Load Reduction Device (LRD) is activated. Southwest Airlines confirmed it is reviewing the recommendations but stated it already has mitigation procedures in place following the 2023 incidents. The FAA and Boeing both agreed with the NTSB’s recommendations, with Boeing emphasizing a software design update to address the issue. The NTSB recommended that the software update be mandatory for all Boeing 737 MAX planes once completed. The FAA and Boeing are working to evaluate and improve procedures and crew training to prevent smoke from entering the cockpit during critical flight phases. The NTSB also asked the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and Civil Aviation Administration of China to assess other CFM LEAP engine variants for similar vulnerabilities. The 2024 investigation into the 737 MAX incidents continues as safety measures are reviewed and updated in response to the potential risks. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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