Related To 737NG Structure-Related Gaps
24 June 2021
https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/faa-to-expand-proposed-inspections-related-to-737ng-structure-related-gaps/144321.article
The Federal Aviation Administration intends to propose a new, expanded rule
after learning that a structure concern involving “un-shimmed gaps” in some
Boeing 737NGs is broader than previously suspected.
The agency first addressed the concern in February 2020 when it proposed
An airworthiness directive (AD) that would require US operators to inspect
53 737-700s, 737-800s and 737-900ERs.
Now, the FAA has withdrawn that rule, saying it has received new information
from Boeing about an issue that affects “more airplane models”.
“In addition to identifying missing shims, Boeing has found a wrong type
of shims, shanked fasteners, fastener head gaps and incorrect fastener
ho-e sizes,” the FAA says in a regulatory document dated 24 June.
“The FAA intends to propose new rule making to incorporate changes to
the proposed requirements and add airplanes that are also subject to the
“Unsafe Condition” it adds. The FAA has identified additional model
737–700, –800 and –900ER airplanes, as well as additional airplane models
that are subject to the unsafe condition.”
This has been well know and documented. Add to that it went public
In the documentary On A Wing And A Prayer.
It has also caused the untimely death of many and the loss of aircraft.
Boeing was Criminal then, Boeing is Criminal now, and so is the FAA
https://youtu.be/IaWdEtANi-0