Originally Posted by 4th Level

For an inspection that was;

1. Not required, but done by SWA nonetheless.

2. Two of three items were completed on this unrequired inspection.

3. Because the third was not, SWA self-disclosed and grounded the a/c.

4. The FAA looked at the incompleteness of the un-required inspections (get it?) and said "Meh, fly 'em until you get it done".

All of it making headlines. I believe THAT is mind boggling.