Boeing recently hinted that it did not have documentation regarding the repair work that required the removal of a door plug that was blown off during the flight. forbes It was reported on Thursday.
National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy told a Senate committee Wednesday that Boeing failed to provide records about an Alaska Airlines jet that suffered a door panel explosion in January. Homendy said the agency requested a complete list of employees who assembled the doors at the company’s facility in Renton, Washington.
A preliminary NTSB report revealed that the plane may have left the Boeing factory with all four key bolts securing the door panels missing. The report noted that the bolt was likely removed in September to make repairs to several damaged rivets. Photos obtained by the agency revealed that the bolts had been secured before the repairs were made.
“Photographic documentation obtained from Boeing shows evidence of left hand.” [mid exit door] The report states, “The plug was closed without retaining hardware (bolts) in three visible locations. What manufacturing documentation was used to allow opening and closing of the left MED plug during rework of the rivet? We will continue to investigate whether this was the case.”
Homendy said in February: CNN“There’s no way this plane will be delivered.” [to Alaska Airlines] Four bolts, which are important for safety, are missing. ”
NTSB investigators believe Boeing employees may have information about why the panel’s bolts were missing. The agency’s preliminary report states that attempts are still underway to “determine what manufacturing documentation was used to permit opening and closing of the left MED plug during rework of the rivet.” .
In accordance with regulatory requirements, work records must be maintained to provide documentation to auditors and investigators.
“It’s unreasonable that we don’t have it after two months,” Homendy told senators, referring to the document.
Boeing says it is cooperating with the NTSB, including providing a list of employees who may have additional information.
“In response to a recent request, we have provided a list of all members of the 737 door team,” the company said in a statement. “During the early stages of the investigation, we provided the NTSB with the names of Boeing employees, including door experts, who we believed had relevant information.”
However, the aircraft manufacturer also indicated that it did not have any documentation to provide to the NTSB.
“In terms of documentation, if the door plug removal was not documented, there would be no documentation to share,” Boeing said. “Since the immediate aftermath of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, we have worked proactively and transparently to fully support the NTSB’s investigation.”
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