Active Stocks
Thu Mar 28 2024 15:59:33
  1. Tata Steel share price
  2. 155.90 2.00%
  1. ICICI Bank share price
  2. 1,095.75 1.08%
  1. HDFC Bank share price
  2. 1,448.20 0.52%
  1. ITC share price
  2. 428.55 0.13%
  1. Power Grid Corporation Of India share price
  2. 277.05 2.21%
Business News/ Companies / News/  Boeing finds debris in fuel tanks of undelivered 737 Max jets, orders inspection
BackBack

Boeing finds debris in fuel tanks of undelivered 737 Max jets, orders inspection

The checks aren’t likely to delay Boeing’s earlier estimate that the Max will be cleared to fly by midyear, said the person
  • An inspection of each stored plane takes about three days to be completed, according to report
  • A Boeing 737 MAX aircraft is seen grounded at a storage area. (REUTERS)Premium
    A Boeing 737 MAX aircraft is seen grounded at a storage area. (REUTERS)

    Boeing Co. is inspecting more than 400 stored 737 Max jets after discovering debris such as tools or rags in the fuel tanks of several newly built but undelivered aircraft, said a person familiar with the matter.

    The checks aren’t likely to delay Boeing’s earlier estimate that the Max will be cleared to fly by midyear, said the person, who asked not to be identified as the matter is confidential. The company has been working to re-certify the 737 Max, which was grounded worldwide in March after two fatal accidents killed 346 people.

    The debris problem is a new embarrassment for a company trying to reassure airlines, crew members and passengers of its commitment to manufacturing quality and safety. Boeing has struggled with similar quality lapses in other aircraft, including KC-46 aerial refuelers supplied to the US Air Force.

    Foreign-object debris “is absolutely unacceptable. One escape is one too many," Mark Jenks, Boeing’s general manager of the 737 program, said in a message to employees that was viewed by Bloomberg.

    The Chicago-based planemaker has held meetings with employees to share a new process for stopping foreign debris from winding up in Max frames, Jenks said.

    The Federal Aviation Administration didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

    An inspection of each stored plane takes about three days to be completed, according to Leeham News, which first reported that so-called foreign object debris had been discovered in some parked Max jets. The aircraft fuel tanks must be drained and fumes dissipated before work can begin.


    Unlock a world of Benefits! From insightful newsletters to real-time stock tracking, breaking news and a personalized newsfeed – it's all here, just a click away! Login Now!

    This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.

    Catch all the Corporate news and Updates on Live Mint. Download The Mint News App to get Daily Market Updates & Live Business News.
    More Less
    Published: 19 Feb 2020, 07:02 AM IST
    Next Story footLogo
    Recommended For You
    Switch to the Mint app for fast and personalized news - Get App