Boeing advises airlines to inspect 787 flight deck seat switches

The Air Current, an aviation industry publication, reported Wednesday the movement of a flight deck seat is a key focus of the probe of Monday’s flight.

Boeing advises airlines to inspect 787 flight deck seat switches

Boeing said Friday it told airlines operating 787 Dreamliners to check flight deck switches after a sudden mid-air dive by a LATAM Airlines 787 plane left more than 50 people injured.

The Air Current, an aviation industry publication, reported Wednesday the movement of a flight deck seat is a key focus of the probe of Monday’s flight.

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Boeing said Friday it took the precautionary measure of reminding operators of a 2017 service bulletin detailing instructions for inspecting and maintaining flight deck seat switches. “We are recommending operators perform an inspection at the next maintenance opportunity,” Boeing said Friday.