Civil Aviation
Boeing Uncovers New 737 Max Defect, Endangering Timely Deliveries
The 737 Max jet’s best-selling model could miss delivery deadlines, according to Boeing Co., which found that its largest supplier improperly drilled holes in a component that helps regulate cabin pressure.
The Federal Aviation Administration stated on Wednesday that the most recent problem with Boeing’s profitable airplane does not pose a threat to aviation safety. However, it presents another challenge for Boeing as it accelerates the production of the 737 family while coping with supply-chain pressures and the fallout from a strike at Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc., the supplier responsible for producing around 70% of the narrowbody jet frames.
Boeing said via email on Wednesday that it discovered fastener holes in the aft pressure bulkhead of some 737 aircraft that did not meet its criteria during factory checks. According to a report from The Air Current, the examinations have found hundreds of duplicated and misaligned holes in certain planes.
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To ascertain the number of damaged aircraft, Boeing said it is undertaking checks. The aft pressure bulkhead for 737 MAX is made by numerous manufacturers. One such supplier, Spirit Aerosystems, is responsible for the affected units. Even though the exact amount of aircraft requiring correction has not yet been identified, Boeing has issued a warning that the time required to address the most recent problem will affect its upcoming deliveries.
