Who wants the window seat?

[Specs]

The article makes me a firm believer in always getting an aisle seat well ahead of the wings.  And avoid 737s whenever possible.  I still find it unnecessarily alarmist though.

Transport Canada orders Boeing 737 jet operators to limit use of anti-icing system amid safety concerns | CBC News

 

Airlines flying the 108 Boeing 737 MAX jets operating in Canada will have to limit the use of an engine anti-icing system to avoid possible catastrophic damage to engine housings, according to a new directive from Transport Canada. 

The change stems from a directive released by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the U.S., which was prompted by the results of in-flight tests that showed using the engine anti-icing system in dry air for more than five minutes in certain conditions can cause overheating and result in "severe engine inlet cowl damage." The system prevents ice from forming inside the engine during use.

The damage could result in parts of the engine cover coming loose, potentially causing damage to the fuselage and windows of the airplane. This could cause decompression of the cabin and pose a hazard to window-seated passengers behind the wing. The FAA says so far there have been no reports of these types of failures with planes in service. 

 

Edited August 13, 2023 by Specs
still find it unnecessarily alarmist though.