International news 3:57 p.m. 2024-02-05
Boeing told Reuters yesterday (Feb. 4) that it would need to carry out additional work on about 50 737 MAX planes that have not yet been delivered. This may result in delays in short-term deliveries of some ships. After the spirit Aerosystems which is a supplier to Boeing It was discovered that there were two holes drilled in the wrong places on the fuselage.
Boeing confirmed the discovery of the problem to Reuters. After industry sources said “Edge margin” or distance problem It has been found in holes drilled in the window frames of some jets.
Boeing stated that This problem does not have any impact on safety. and existing 737 aircraft can continue to fly.
“Last Thursday A supplier has made us aware of nonconformities in some of its 737 aircraft fuselages. I would like to thank the employee of this supplier for notifying his manager. There were two holes that may not have been drilled correctly to our specifications,” said Boeing CEO Stan Deal. Boeing Commercial Airplanes said in a letter to employees that it referred to Spirit Company. which is the sole supplier of the 737 fuselage
“Although this condition is not a direct aviation safety problem, And all 737 aircraft can fly safely. But at this time we believe we will need to rework approximately 50 undelivered aircraft,” Deal said in the letter.
Spirit spokesman Joe Buccino told Reuters: One member of the team encountered an issue that did not meet engineering standards. Spirit is in close contact with Boeing regarding this matter.
Mr Deal said Boeing plans to spend several “factory days” this week at its Renton 737 factory outside Seattle. To fix misaligned holes and complete other pending work, the day allowed the team to pause work on the process without shutting down the entire production line.
Incidentally, Boeing has come under criticism from regulators and airlines after the Boeing 737 MAX 9 plane of Alaska Airlines. An airliner had a door panel come off while mid-flight. Until having to make an emergency landing on Jan. 5
Investigators are investigating whether the bolts on the Alaska Airlines door plugs were missing or improperly installed. A preliminary report is expected to be released this week.
Meanwhile Mr Deal said Boeing has asked one of its major suppliers which was not named Stop all deliveries until all work is completed.
“Although this delivery delay will affect our production schedule, But it will help improve overall quality and stability,” Deal said.
By InfoQuest News Agency (05 Feb. 2024)
Tags: 737 MAX, Airplane, Boeing
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2024-02-05 08:57:54
