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FAA Orders Inspection Of Boeing 737 Jets

After reports of faulty parts on plane tails, the Federal Aviation Administration has asked for inspection of more than 1000 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 jets. NBC’s Brian Williams reports. The FAA order concerns mostly late model Boeing 737s to be examined to see if a part of the planes' tails need to be replaced.

Apr 16, 2013

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After reports of faulty parts on plane tails, the Federal Aviation Administration has asked for inspection of more than 1000 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 jets. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.

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