Process continued further - and more problems
Article in Wall Street Journal (Andrew Tangel by-line, Oct. 14) stating that new problems have surfaced in 787s produced over the past three years: unspecified "titanium parts" that were found to be "weaker" than expected. As an non-engineer maybe this is an unwise side-comment, but shouldn't the concern be that parts were not as strong as specified?
Article is ambiguous about whether the (unidentified) titanium parts were found in aircraft in the production process only, or include planes already delivered. It does state that two undelivered aircraft were "repaired." And that "Boeing and regulators have determined that the new titanium issue doesn’t pose an urgent safety risk to planes currently flying, people familiar with the matter said."
The recent history with regard to Boeing's interactions and communications to/from FAA are noted, though without shedding any further light on what this newly reported titanium parts issue is about.