Boeing has identified a defect in an element of the 737 MAX that “does not pose a safety problem”, but that will again disrupt deliveries of its flagship aircraft.
“During factory inspections, we have identified mounting holes that did not meet our specifications in the rear pressurization bulkhead of some 737 aircraft,” the US group said on Wednesday, consulted by AFP after information released by a specialized site.
“This is not an immediate flight safety issue for the 737 fleet, which can continue to operate safely,” a spokesman said, adding that authorities and customers have been notified.
It’s not a security issue
He also confirmed that this incident will affect deliveries of the 737 in the short term, “the time that we carry out inspections to determine the number of affected aircraft and that we carry out the necessary repair work.”
Boeing shares lost 2.77% in electronic trading after the close of the New York Stock Exchange.
By the end of July, the planemaker had confirmed its delivery targets for the year: between 400 and 450 737 planes.
After numerous supply and logistics issues, the company had increased its monthly production rate to almost 38 devices (up from 31 previously), with the intention of increasing it to 50 per month by 2025-2026.
According to the specialized site theaircurrent.com, which revealed the information, the defective parts were supplied by Spirit AeroSystems.
In April, quality issues related to this same supplier in the fuselage of various aircraft models, including the 737 MAX, had already disrupted deliveries.
Source: BFM TV
