FAA shortens time for 737NG inspections

US FAA shortened the time airlines have to carry out detailed inspections of 737NG main slat track downstop assemblies from 24 days to 10 days, citing "additional reports" of parts coming off assemblies. The agency issued an emergency AD last weekend requiring "repetitive detailed inspections" of...

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