Posted 3/5/2024, 1:09:00 AM
FAA Audit Finds Quality Control Issues at Boeing, Orders Action Plan
- FAA audit finds Boeing and supplier Spirit AeroSystems failed to comply with manufacturing quality control requirements
- Issues found in Boeing's manufacturing process control, parts handling and storage, and product control
- FAA requests Boeing outline action plan within 90 days to address audit findings
- Audit prompted by Jan. 5 incident of plug door panel blowing off new Boeing 737 Max 9 during Alaska Airlines flight
- FAA blocking Boeing from expanding 737 Max production pending investigations into quality control issues