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make sure that nothing like this happens again. reporter: former boeing manager ed pearson who first talked to nbc s cynthia mcfadden repeatedly warned boeing executives of safety lapses. i believe production problems at the factory may have contributed to these two tragic crashes. reporter: boeing says the suggestion of a link between his concerns and the recent max accidents is completely unfounded no plane in history has ever been grounded for as long as the 737 max. getting these planes flying again will not happen overnight. worldwide 387 maxes are grounded american has 24. we ll make sure this airplane is safe and air worthy before anyone flies on it. reporter: today the faa chief dixon said he will not recertify the max until january or later and the faa is revoking boeing s ability to self-certify work on the plane. boeing s plan is not the faa s plan. reporter: the faa also promising tougher oversight to come tom costello, nbc news, tulsa.