The FAA is proposing a $5.4 million civil penalty against Boeing in addition to the $3.9 million fine it’s already sought for the use of faulty slat tracks in two models of the 737. The $3.9 million fine, levied for the inclusion of the faulty parts in 133 NG models, was proposed in December. On Friday, the agency proposed the $5.4 million penalty for the use of the nonconforming parts in 178 737 MAX aircraft. In a news release, the FAA alleges Boeing “knowingly submitted aircraft for final FAA airworthiness certification after determining that the parts could not be used due to a failed strength test.”
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/faa-proposes-second-fine-on-boeing-over-faulty-slat-tracks