More Boeing 737 planes should get checks after Max 9 incident, says U.S. aviation regulator

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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration late Sunday recommended airlines operating Boeing 737-900ER jets inspect door plugs to ensure they are properly secured after some operators reported unspecified issues with bolts upon inspections.

The recommendation follows the FAA’s grounding of 171 Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after the Jan. 5 mid-air cabin blowout of a door plug on an eight-week-old Alaska Airlines Max 9 jet.

The 737-900ER is not part of the newer Max fleet but has the same optional door plug design that allows for the addition of an extra emergency exit door when carriers opt to install more seats.

The FAA issued a “Safety Alert for Operators” disclosing some airlines have

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