Wing cracks delay boeing 787 assembly

Between position 0 and position 4 on the line, disjointed wings and fuselage segments. Us aerospace company boeing says it is checking 787 dreamliner planes under production for potential hairline cracks in wings. However, boeing said the cracks, which also occurred on the larger 7879 model currently undergoing flight tests, could delay by a few weeks the date when airlines can take delivery of their new. This summer boeing announced it is buying the key vought assembly plant in south carolina in an effort to reel in that supply chain. The amount of testing required for a brand new aircraft type is tremendous, and thats a good thing. Boeing s 787 is the airplane program that keeps on givingproblems. Boeing has discovered a problem related to the aft fuselage of its 787 dreamliner planes and is making repairs that will not affect production of the aircraft, the company said in an emailed statement on sunday. Boeing co said on friday that hairline cracks had been discovered in the wings of about 40 787 dreamliners that are in production, marking another setback for the companys newest jet. The company will inspect about 40 airplanes and delay some 787 deliveries after mitsubishi heavy industries, which makes the. Boeing is inspecting the carbon fiber composite wings of 787 dreamliners for potential hairline cracks that are due to a change in the way the wings are manufactured. The wing damage that grounded boeings new composite plastic 787 dreamliner occurred under less stress and is more extensive than previously reported. Mar 08, 2014 boeing said on friday that it had discovered tiny cracks in the wings of about 40 dreamliners currently in production.

Meet the giant robot that builds boeings airplane wings. The american plane manufacturer boeing said on friday that 40 exemplars of its 787 dreamliner, that are currently still in production, show signs. Boeing to inspect wings of undelivered dreamliner jets for cracks. Problems started when boeing had to delay the 787 program in 2008. It was the latest setback for the advanced airliner, though the plane maker said it was confident the problem did not involve any of the 787s in service. Wing skin panels and stringers were loaded into the new panel assembly line and initial parts of the first 737 max spars internal support structures in wings were loaded into automated spar assembly machines. Ba said friday evening that mitsubishi heavy industries has told boeing that hairline cracks have been. New questions raised on safety of both boeing 737 max and. Mar 08, 2014 the american plane manufacturer boeing said on friday that 40 exemplars of its 787 dreamliner, that are currently still in production, show signs of cracks on their wings. Mar 07, 2014 boeing revealed friday that a manufacturing problem had caused hairline cracks in the wings on some of its 787 dreamliner jets, requiring inspections on 42 aircraft and delaying the delivery of. Since then, it has completed construction of several fullscale wing box assemblies as part of the 787s validation and faacertification process. Boeing 787 9 dreamliner prepares for the farnborough airshow in england duration. Mar 07, 2014 us aerospace company boeing says it is checking 787 dreamliner planes under production for potential hairline cracks in wings. The wall street journal reports today that boeings longsuffering 787 dreamliner has hit yet another snag.

Ba has discovered hairline fractures in the wings of yettobedelivered 787 aircraft, resulting in more delays that could put the manufacturers target delivery dates. Nobody knows why 787 dreamliner windscreens are cracking. Hairline cracks have been discovered in the wings of some 787s that. The first 787 dreamliner, helping aviation dreams take flight.

Boeing reports wing cracks on 787 dreamliners in production. What are the effects of the boeing 787s very flexible wings. Hazy told investors one main reason for another likely delay is boeing needed to make design changes to the structural box. Boeing recently accelerated production of its longhaul, fuelefficient dreamliner to 10. Boeing finds wing cracks on 787 dreamliner 247 wall st. Boeing inspecting about 40 undelivered dreamliners for possible.

Boeing inspecting about 40 undelivered dreamliners for possible wing cracks. Boeing has finished torturetesting the sideofbody repair to the 787 dreamliner responsible for the most recent delay in its maiden flight. Mar 07, 2014 boeings 787 is the airplane program that keeps on givingproblems. Boeing 787 dreamliner engineering the dreamliner full.

Boeing 787 dreamliner full documentary the boeing 787 dreamliner is a longrange, midsize widebody, twinengine jet airliner developed by boeing. The use of composite materials in the wing structure allows the 787 wing to have a higher aspect ratio the square of the wing span divided by the wing area than previous aircraft. Sheth cited an unnamed source in a report this week that seat shortages have caused production and delivery delays at boeings north charleston assembly. Mar 07, 2014 boeing reports wing cracks on 787 dreamliners in production. No verdict yet on completed tests to 787 wing repairs. Behind boeings 787 delays problems at one of the smallest suppliers in dreamliner program causing ripple effect by david greising and julie johnsson tribune staff reporters december 8, 2007 when boeing co. Building something as large as a 737 wing takes an even bigger machine. Mar 08, 2014 in the latest of a string of problems found on its 787 dreamliner, the boeing co. The wing damage that grounded boeing s new composite plastic 787 dreamliner occurred under less stress and is more extensive than previously reported. Position 4, as she escorts me to the assembly line in the companys everett, washington plant.

Boeing installing wingbox fix for 787 the seattle times. Boeing said friday that hairline cracks had been discovered in the wings of 40 787 dreamliner jets still in production, a condition that could delay deliveries of some jets but will not alter. The wall street journal reports today that boeing s longsuffering 787 dreamliner has hit yet another snag. Boeing inspecting about 40 undelivered dreamliners for. Luckily, the planes havent been delivered to buyers yet, but its still bad news for boeing.

Boeing discovers hairline cracks in the wings of 787. Some of boeings 787 dreamliner jets had hairline cracks in their wings. Since it delivered its first aircraft in 2012, the final assembly line in charleston has rolled out 150 dreamliners, and is currently delivering five out of the 12 787s produced every month, with the remaining seven produced in everett. Boeing 787 wing flaw extends inside plane the seattle times. The boeing 787 dreamliner is a widebody airliner manufactured by boeing commercial airplanes.

Boeings 787 dreamliner is having wing cracking problems. Boeing 787 dreamliner shows cracks on wings guardian. By the end of next year, with additional production boosts, the planned addition of a surge line in everett and production from boeings charleston, south carolina assembly facility, every month 10 backordered dreamliners will wing into the waiting arms of an airline. Russian carrier aeroflot cancels order for 22 boeing 787. Cars behind boeings 787 delays jobs problems at one of. The 7873, a specialized aircraft for the japan market, was put on the back burner until boeing could get the 7878 up in the air. Major parts for the plane are assembled all over the world and then shipped to two plants in everett. Boeing now expects delivery of the first 787 dreamliner in the middle of the first quarter 2011, owing to a delay in engine availability. The company will inspect about 40 airplanes and delay some 787 deliveries after. Supplier issues delay boeing 787 dreamliner deliveries in. Mar 07, 2014 boeing says potential wing cracks do not exist in any of the 123 dreamliners that have been delivered and are currently in service. Boeing reports wing cracks on 787s in production nbc news. The faa has ordered inspections after cracks are found in wing supports on the boeing 737 ng. Ba 787 dreamliners carbon composite structure can take the punishment of a lifetime three times over.

Mar 07, 2014 boeing said the 787 cracks occurred in shear ties on wing ribs, and will take one to two weeks to inspect and fix. By contrast, in the same time span, boeing produces 1. Lawmakers are pursuing new safety issues with two boeing jets rudder cables on the 737 max and lightning protection on the 787 dreamliner and questioning how in each case faa managers. After dropping its sonic cruiser project, boeing announced the conventional 7e7 on january 29, 2003, focused on efficiency. Sep 06, 2012 take a look at how we assembled the 787 dreamliner for air india. The defect is a major headache for boeing, which has boosted output after years of delays and is working to maintain production this year of 10. The wing box manufacturing facility began making test panels in may 2006, and fhi succeeded in qualifying the facility to faa requirements for production of 787 wing box assemblies in september. Boeing 787 final assembly as their prime complete project integrator, ait held several major responsibilities in the total scope of the 787 program. Company spokesman doug alder says the wing manufacturer, mitsubishi heavy industries, told boeing that a change in their manufacturing process may have caused the cracks, which alder says are very small. Boeing delays delivery of the 787 dreamliner the new. Boeing 787 final assembly large scale integration projects. Whats causing huge delays for the boeing 787 dreamliner.

Fixing the wings may delay some deliveries, he says, but the time. This high aspect ratio wing design combined with efficiency enhancing raked wing tips allow the 787 to be one of the fastest commercial aircraft mach 0. The wings of the boeing 787 are so flexible because its carbon fiber material can be stretched more, and the high aspect ratio of 11 will magnify this effect. But thats not the first thing that strikes you about this voluminous workspace, 380 feet wide and 10 football fields long. The company says it takes one to two weeks to fix those wings. Wing ribs run parallel to the fuselage of the plane. For final assembly and body join, we delivered automated assembly systems and an automated positioning system for various sectiontofuselage joins.

Supply chain and design problems have contributed to a twoyear delay so far. My team includes a technical representative and two ground engineers inspectors who also work here at boeing for klm, following the assembly of the aircraft each step of the way, and checking and testing all the technology. The inspections of 42 planes started a few weeks ago after the airplane maker was notified of the problem by mitsubishi heavy. Boeing said the 787 cracks occurred in shear ties on wing ribs, and will take one to two weeks to inspect and fix. Mar 07, 2014 boeing said friday that hairline cracks had been discovered in the wings of 40 787 dreamliner jets still in production, a condition that could delay deliveries of some jets but will not alter. A nightmare delay for the boeing 787 dreamliner wired. Are we talking about cracks in the fuselage or the wings falling off or what if you hadnt made this fix before flying. But that date is far behind the original, following. As their prime complete project integrator, ait held several major responsibilities in the total scope of the 787 program. No verdict yet on completed tests to 787 wing repairs zdnet. Mar 08, 2014 boeing co said on friday that hairline cracks had been discovered in the wings of about 40 787 dreamliners that are in production, marking another setback for the companys newest jet. On the ground, the wing might have less tip clearance, because less. Boeing said friday that nearly 5% of the 1,000 737 ngs inspected so. The 787 can connect more than 450 new airport pairs possible new airport pairspossible new airport pairs the 787 can efficiently connect more than 450 new city pairs vancouver sao paulo seattle shanghai san francisco manchester boston athens tel aviv montreal vancouver sao paulo seattle shanghai san francisco manchester boston.

Wing cracks delay boeing 787 assembly the new york times. Mar 08, 2014 boeing said the 787 cracks occurred in shear ties on wing ribs, and will take one to two weeks to inspect and fix. Two years ago, stress tests revealed cracks in the center wing box where each wing. Boeing has a new 787 dreamliner headache with wing cracks. Watch boeing assemble its first 78710 dreamliners in sc. In order to keep the 7878 on schedule, boeing pulled resources from the 7879 and 7873 programs. Mar 07, 2014 boeing co said on friday that hairline cracks had been discovered in the wings of about 40 787 dreamliners that are in production, marking another setback for the companys newest jet. Boeing says it is inspecting about 40 dreamliners that may have. Boeing checks 787 dreamliners for wing cracks bbc news. The boeing 787 dreamliner is experiencing a scary, ongoing problem that nobody can seem to solve the cockpit windows are cracking at an alarming rate. The precision specs involved in 787 assembly impose upon boeings worldwide.

Boeing inspects undelivered dreamliners for wing cracks. Boeing 787 dreamliner planes in production found with wing cracks. Boeings 787 dreamliner gets assembled quickly for air india. Boeing south carolina is home to the companys second 787 final assembly and delivery facility.

It is then shipped by a modified 747 to boeing s final assembly lines in north. New york ap boeing s muchdelayed 787 dreamliner has hit another production snafu. Its variants seat 242 to 330 passengers in typical twoclass seating configurations. Mar 07, 2014 the wing cracks are only the most recent problem boeing has faced with its 787 dreamliner, a lightweight widebody jet that uses composite materials instead of aluminum to be more fuel efficient. Boeings 78710 dreamliner cleared for commercial service by federal aviation administration. Cracks found on 5% of older boeing 737 planes in inspections the. Boeings headache involving the 737 ng jetliner appears to be getting slightly worse.

Mar 02, 2017 last week, tpg and i got to spend a couple days at boeings impressive dreamliner plant in charleston, south carolina. At least 42 newlyproduced jets may have hairline fractures along the wings. This article was corrected to reflect that 47 planes are being inspected for manufacturer defect. Inside wing center section boeing employees work at installing systems inside the wing center section of a 787 dreamliner at the aircraft makers giant assembly plant in everett, washington. It was the latest setback for the advanced airliner, though the plane maker. A tour of boeing south carolina factory which it manufacture the boeing 787 dreamliner. Heavy industries, which makes the planes carbon fiber wing, discovered small cracks in. Hairline cracks have been discovered in the wings of some 787s that are being built. It is the first airliner with an airframe constructed primarily of composite materials. Fixing the wings may delay some deliveries, he says, but the time required to fix the issue will vary between one and two weeks.

Boeings muchdelayed 787 dreamliner has hit another production snafu. However, boeing said the cracks, which also occurred on the larger 787 9 model currently undergoing flight tests, could delay by a few weeks the date when airlines can take delivery of their new. A 737800 on the assembly line at the boeing plant in renton in 2010. Boeings panel assembly line pal is the 60 ton, 20 feet tall, friendly robot that always lends a rather large hand. The 787 dreamliner is a lightweight, fuelefficient, carboncomposite aircraft. Boeing 787 final assembly 787 project projects advanced. The ties, made of aluminum, hold the rib to the skin of the wing and will be replaced with an aluminum part. While this facility is not currently accessible to the public, we were able to get a behindthescenes tour with photos permitted. However, boeing said the cracks, which also occurred on the larger 7879 model currently undergoing flight tests, could delay by a few weeks the. Boeing said on friday that it had discovered tiny cracks in the wings of about 40 dreamliners currently in production.