Breaking News: Boeing 737 Max Manufactured with Misdrilled Holes
Industry supplier discovers manufacturing error affecting 50 planes
In a newly reported manufacturing error, a supplier of 737 Max aircraft components associated with Boeing has identified misdrilled holes on the fuselages of 50 planes during the production process. These findings were reported by sources within the manufacturing company, and the discovery has caused delays in the completion of these aircraft. This latest incident raises concerns about the quality and safety of Boeing’s 737 Max jets, which have faced increased scrutiny in recent months.
Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems uncovers the production flaw
It was an employee of Spirit AeroSystems, a reputable supplier responsible for creating fuselages, nacelles, and struts for Boeing aircraft, who initially detected the inaccurately drilled holes. These planes were still in production and had not been delivered at the time the flaw was identified.
Delays and safety concerns prompt Boeing’s response
Concerned about the potential impact on safety during flights, Boeing’s president and CEO, Stan Deal, expressed the company’s commitment to ensuring the delivery of flawless airplanes. Addressing the manufacturing flaw, Deal stated, “This is the only course of action given our commitment to deliver perfect airplanes every time.”
Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems have yet to publicly comment further on this issue.
Increased scrutiny and previous safety incidents
This manufacturing error comes at a time when Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft have faced significant scrutiny due to a recent in-flight incident. In January, an Alaska Airlines flight experienced an emergency landing after a door plug came loose and a window blew out, originating from a Spirit AeroSystems fuselage.
Following this incident, Alaska Airlines temporarily grounded its fleet of 65 Boeing 737 Max 9 planes for safety inspections, during which several loose bolts were discovered and rectified. United Airlines also acknowledged finding loose bolts relating to installation issues in the door plug.
Implications and ongoing investigations
Concerns over the build quality and safety of the Boeing 737 Max will likely continue to mount in light of this manufacturing flaw and previous incidents. It remains to be seen how Boeing will address these issues, as investigations and safety inspections likely follow.
