Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on AVweb.com.
Boeing has found another significant manufacturing flaw in its 737 Max aircraft and it’s likely to throw a curveball at deliveries of its most popular aircraft.
Boeing: Extra Holes Drilled in 737 Max Pressure Bulkheads
Boeing inspectors reportedly found bulkheads with “hundreds” of misaligned and duplicated holes.
Key Takeaways:
- Boeing has identified a significant manufacturing flaw in its 737 Max aircraft involving fuselages supplied by Spirit AeroSystems.
- The defect consists of "hundreds" of random extra or misaligned holes in the rear pressurization bulkheads, which had reportedly passed Spirit's quality control.
- This newly discovered issue is anticipated to impact 737 Max delivery schedules and Boeing's plans to increase production rates.
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