Boeing and Spirit Expand Inspection Scope for 737 MAX Quality Problem
Boeing and Spirit Aerosystems have broadened the scope of their ongoing inspections regarding the aft pressure bulkhead structure on the 737 Max 8 aircraft, according to a report by The Air Current. The expansion comes after Boeing identified a new quality issue in August, which involved improperly drilled holes on the aft pressure bulkhead, resulting in delivery delays.
The Air Current reported on Thursday that Boeing and Spirit Aerosystems have extended their inspections to address the quality problem on the 737 Max 8 aircraft. This development follows Boeing’s discovery of improperly drilled holes on the aft pressure bulkhead, causing delays in deliveries. The planemaker has since notified the Federal Aviation Administration and affected customers of its initial findings.
Boeing and Spirit Aerosystems are actively working to resolve the quality issue with the 737 Max 8 aircraft. The defect, which involves improperly drilled holes on the aft pressure bulkhead, was identified in August. As a result, the planemaker has experienced delays in delivering its popular aircraft. The company has now expanded the scope of its inspections to ensure the problem is thoroughly addressed.
Both Boeing and Spirit Aerosystems are committed to ensuring the highest quality standards for the 737 Max 8 aircraft. In August, Boeing discovered a new quality problem related to the aft pressure bulkhead, resulting in delivery delays. The planemaker has since expanded its inspections to address the issue and has informed the Federal Aviation Administration and affected customers of its preliminary findings.
In response to the quality problem with the 737 Max 8 aircraft, Boeing and Spirit Aerosystems have increased the scope of their ongoing inspections. The issue, involving improperly drilled holes on the aft pressure bulkhead, was identified in August and has led to delivery delays. The planemaker has now shared its initial findings with the Federal Aviation Administration and affected customers.
Spirit Aerosystems has clarified that not all 737 fuselages are impacted by the new problem of “elongated” holes on the aft pressure bulkhead. The company uses multiple suppliers for this component, ensuring that only a specific batch of 737 Max aircraft is affected. Boeing has been working closely with Spirit to address the issue and minimize further delays in deliveries.
The ongoing inspection and resolution of the quality problem on the 737 Max 8 aircraft has affected Boeing’s deliveries. In September, the company reported the lowest level of 737 Max deliveries since August 2021. Boeing remains committed to rectifying the manufacturing defect and ensuring that the popular aircraft meets the highest quality standards.
