Boeing's 777X test team successfully completed critical brake certification tests in Oklahoma, despite facing severe weather conditions.
The tests, which involved subjecting the aircraft's brakes and wheels to hard-braking scenarios for certification, were extended to 63 days due to obstacles like fierce winds and hail.
These rigorous evaluations are crucial for determining the aircraft's operational boundaries and ensuring it meets both company and regulatory expectations, as the 777X program continues testing amidst delivery delays.
In a series of brake certification tests conducted in Oklahoma, Boeing’s 777X test team faced severe weather conditions, including fierce winds, torrential hail, and thunderstorms.
Despite these obstacles, the team successfully completed the tests over 63 days, more than double the original forecast, and returned home in May, the manufacturing giant said.
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