Editor\u2019s note: This story was updated at 8:00 p.m. on Aug. 7, 2022, with more information from the ejection seat manufacturer.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Pentagon hasn\u2019t found any defective ejection seat parts on its F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, or on other potentially affected combat and training aircraft, during widespread checks that began in July, a spokesperson for seat manufacturer Martin-Baker told Air Force Times on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
F-35s across the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps have started returning to flight after three weeks of an effort to ensure the safety of America\u2019s premier fighter jet, but U.S. military officials aren\u2019t divulging many details as inspections progress. Several other fleets may be carrying the faulty seat component as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At issue is the seat\u2019s part called the cartridge, which contains magnesium powder that ignites to shoot an aviator out of the cockpit when they trigger an escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\t