Thailand's 737 MAX Fleet Unaffected by FAA Door Order
Thailand's 12 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft are unaffected by an FAA directive issued over cracks found in some international planes, the Civil Aviation Authority confirmed after verifying serial numbers.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has verified that all 12 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in service domestically are unaffected by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness directive issued following the discovery of cracks in the forward service door frame structure of some Boeing 737 MAX aircraft overseas.
After cross-checking the serial numbers of Thailand's 12 737 MAX 8 aircraft against the FAA's technical specifications and affected aircraft ranges, CAAT confirmed that none of the Thai-registered aircraft fall within the affected production line numbers. Consequently, no additional inspections or repairs are required, and the aircraft may continue normal operations.
CAAT will continue to monitor technical data, airworthiness directives, and safety measures from aviation authorities and aircraft manufacturers. The agency will also ensure that Thai operators strictly comply with airworthiness requirements to maintain civil aviation safety standards and passenger confidence.
