According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Office of Inspector General, deficiencies in Federal Aviation istration (FAA) oversight are making it difficult to address issues in the manufacturing of the models. Boeing 737 and 787. This question arises amid other obstacles faced by Boeing, such as a recent delay in the 777X program.
Released on October 9, 2024, the document examines manufacturing issues and complaints about flaws in the production of aircraft from Boeing, including allegations of pressure on staff.
The review was requested by the US Congress and focused on the 737 and 787 models, in response to persistent concerns about quality and safety, especially after the center cabin door exploded on one Boeing 737 MAX 9 in January of this year.
The report states that the FAA failed to adequately evaluate the elaborate production system of the Boeing. The Inspector General noted that FAA oversight does not use data-driven assessments to guide its audits. Of the 34 allegations of undue pressure verified, 15 remain unresolved for more than a year, and two cases have been pending for more than two years.
Furthermore, the document revealed that the FAA did not ensure that the Boeing and its suppliers to manufacture parts in accordance with the approved designs.
Additionally, the report found that the FAA’s compliance system fails to track milestones or identify recurring compliance issues. The FAA also failed to evaluate the effectiveness of the FAA’s Safety Management System. Boeing.
“We continue to engage transparently with regulators and other stakeholders to improve quality and safety and regain the trust of the flying public. Our plan emphasizes workforce training, streamlining manufacturing plans, eliminating defects, strengthening our culture of safety and quality, and monitoring the health of our entire production system, including with suppliers.” Said a spokesman for Boeing ao The Seattle Times, responding to the 40-page document.
The document presents 16 recommendations for the FAA to improve its oversight of the production of Boeing.
Suggestions include developing guidelines for risk assessment in factories. Boeing, create a structured approach to audits, evaluate the Audit Information System, clarify Order 8120.23A, and require inspectors to integrate supplier risk assessments into audit planning.
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