Wiring Issue Could Push Boeing 737 MAX Grounding Back Even Further

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported Sunday it is working with Boeing on a wiring issue that has the potential to cause a short circuit on 737 MAX flights.

According to Reuters.com, Boeing spokesman Gordon Johndroe said the wiring issue was discovered during the rigorous inspection process and showed two bundles of wiring being too close, which could result in a short circuit and the potential for a crash.

Johndroe said it would be “premature to speculate as to whether this analysis will lead to any design changes.” FAA officials responded by saying they are reviewing the proposed modifications to the grounded planes and analyzing the wiring issue findings.