Recent reporting has highlighted the fact that the QA system at Spirit is different than the one Boeing uses. One potential implication of this difference is that different documentation with respect to “opening” a door plug vs “removing” a door plug meant that a QC inspection was missed.
Furthermore, there is reporting that post delivery repairs were done on the door frame after the fuselage was delivered to correct issues with frame rivets and a loose rubber door seal. Apparently there is now a permanent Spirit work force in Seattle to correct problems with Spirit produced airframe components.
The story just keeps getting worse and worse for Boeing.
But not to worry I was just reading the latest report on Boeing’s response to the recent “quality escape”
They are going to have a ONE DAY safety stand down !
WOW bold action that will undoubtedly sort the problem once and for all 🙄
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