Originally Posted by
BFSGrad
In his latest video (post #1085), Brady makes the following statement:
“AAR has since stated that they did not open the door plugs.”
What AAR actually said in their 1/8 press release (linked in post #441):
“AAR did not perform any work on or near any mid-cabin exit door plug of that specific aircraft.”
Is AAR intentionally misleading here? Not performing work on or near the door is not the same as not opening the mid-cabin door plug for maintenance access.
Seems that if AAR wanted to directly address the issue, a statement such as “AAR did not open the mid-cabin door plug at any time during the aircraft’s maintenance period at AAR” would leave little room for doubt.
There is no way to open the door plug without performing work near the door plug. Typically at least one seat row is removed, and several internal trim panels are required to be removed, in order to access the door plug.
Boeing has already admitted that "the mistake" was made by Spirit and missed by Boeing. Although we don't know with certainty that Boeing was referring to absence of the 4 bolts, or the failure to tighten those loose bolts that were found loose upon inspection.