Boeing is located in front once again to issues of quality of production, requiring inspection and repair of the fleet 787.
Structural stiffening improperly connected to the composite skins were found in the aft sections of the aircraft, causing the delamination of parts of the structure in carbon fiber.
Flightglobal has confirmed that there are at least three cells with of the defects, On the plane 56 of All Nippon Airways, where the problem was discovered, and on the 'Airplanes 57 and 58, The first two aircraft for Qatar Airways.
Boeing declined to say how many 787 have this problem, even if the sources have indicated that there are "significantly more aircraft " compared to the three initially identified in the factory.
Boeing is currently conducting inspections 787 already made and on those waiting to be assembled (at least 50 cells of aircraft).
"We have this condition well defined and we are making progress on repairs", Boeing has said, and refused to say whether the inspections have slowed the delivery of additional 787.
Boeing said it "has already taken appropriate measures to address the issue" in South Carolina, refusing to investigate what action has taken.
"We have already informed our first customers to ensure they are informed and aware of our plans to make repairs", the company said.
ANA, currently the only operator of five 787, said: "Currently we are experiencing the problem, however, We are aware of this problem, and take appropriate action, when we are contacted by Boeing."
For the aircraft concerned, Boeing said that its "current plan" not require the removal of the tail cone of the 787 and of the horizontal stabilizer to fix the longitudinal members, and can "deal with this condition without the removal of structural elements important."
Boeing has addressed the problems of production quality in the past, in particular the June 2010 for the inspection, removal and reinstallation of many horizontal stabilizer manufactured by Alenia Aeronautica.
Via: FlightGlobal
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Boeing is once again confronted with problems of production quality, inspections and repairs as regards its fleet of Boeing 787.
Stiffeners to the loose structure of composite panels were found in the rear sections of the aircraft, resulting in delamination of parts of carbon structure.
Flightglobal has confirmed that at least three planes (i.e.: their structural cell) which have some defects., This is the Aircraft Series 56 company All Nippon Airways, on which the problem was discovered, et des ‘Had 57 et and, the first two aircraft delivered to Qatar Airways.
Boeing declined to say how 787 are affected by this problem, although the sources said “many more planes ” would be concerned that the three initially identified in the plant.
Boeing is currently conducting inspections 787 already made and those waiting to be assembled (less 50 airframe).
“We defined this condition and we are making progress on repairs”, Boeing a dit, and refused to say whether the inspections have slowed the delivery of additional services 787.
Boeing said it "has already taken appropriate measures to solve the problem” South Carolina, refusing to investigate what action was taken.
“We have already informed our customers for their first ensure that we are informed and aware of our plans for repairs”, the company said.
ANA, currently the sole operator of five Boeing 787, said: "Currently, we live with the problem, Otherwise, we are aware of this problem, and take appropriate action, soon we will be contacted by Boeing.”
For the affected aircraft, Boeing said that its “actuel plan” does not require the removal of the cone “popup” l’ 787 and the horizontal stabilizer to fix the longitudinal beams, and can “cope with this condition without replacing major structural elements.”
Boeing has already been confronted with problems of production quality in the past, especially in June 2010 for inspection, and replacement of many stabilizers manufactured by Alenia Aeronautica.
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Boeing is once again faced with problems of production quality, checks and repairs for its fleet of Boeing 787.
Malfissati reinforcements in composite panels were found in the back sections of the aircraft, causing delamination of parts of the carbon structure.
Flightglobal has confirmed that at least three aircraft have defects, this is the 56 Aircraft Company Series All Nippon Airways, in which it was discovered the problem, and aircraft 57 and 58, The first two aircraft delivered to Qatar Airways.
Boeing declined to say how many 787 are affected by this problem, Sources said that although “many more” would be involved.
Boeing is currently conducting checks on 787 already constructed and of those waiting to be assembled (less 50 airframe).
“We have provided a well-defined and we are making progress on repairs,” Boeing said , and refused to say whether the inspections have slowed the delivery of additional 787.
Boeing has said that “has already taken appropriate measures to solve the problem” in South Carolina, refusing to learn about what has been done.
“We have informed our customers to inform them and make them aware of our plans to make repairs”, the company said.
ANA, currently the only operator of five Boeing 787, said: “Currently, we live with the problem, we are also aware of this problem and take appropriate action as soon as we will be contacted by Boeing.”
For the aircraft concerned, Boeing has said that his “current plan” does not require removal of the cone “popup” of 787 and the horizontal stabilizer for the fixing of the side members, and can “cope with this situation without the replacement of important structural elements. ”
Boeing has already addressed issues of quality of production in the past, in particular in June 2010 for inspection and replacement of many stabilizer manufactured by Alenia Aeronautica.