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Boeing identifies issue with the 787 aircraft’s horizontal stabilizers

Seattle, USA - Some airplanes have issues with improperly installed parts

Boeing has recently identified a workmanship issue with the 787’s horizontal stabilizers. Some airplanes have issues with improperly installed shims and the torque of associated fasteners. This finding requires inspection of all airplanes and rework if discrepancies are found. An inspection and rework plan already is implemented for airplanes in production. For those airplanes requiring rework, B...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1118649
Rome, Italy, 06/28/2010 16:09
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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