New problem in the production of Boeing 787 aircraft

Some of the aircraft Boeing 787 Dreamliner have a new quality issue in their construction, announced on Monday night (13/7) the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) asking the company to fix it before the planes are delivered.

The FAA pointed out that this problem is located “near the tip of certain aircraft of the type, which are in the stock of aircraft Boeing and which have not been delivered to its customers. The problem was identified as part of an extensive system inspection of Boeing 787 production processes required by the FAA.

«Although there is no immediate risk to flight safety, Boeing has committed to technical intervention on these aircraft before deliveries begin.The US Federal Aviation Administration stressed, as broadcast by the Athens News Agency.

According to the same service, a data review “will determine whether similar technical interventions should be made in 787 already in commercial use “.

Boeing declined to comment. Reuters first reported on the new issue that arose with the production of the 787 Dreamliner. The company has about 100 aircraft of the same type that have not been delivered to its customers, in stock.

The company suspended 787 deliveries in late May following concerns by the FAA about the proposed inspection method, saying it was “expecting more data from Boeing before deciding whether the solution proposed by the company meets safety regulations”. ».

In May, the FAA issued two Flight Appropriations Directives to address issues related to service aircraft.

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