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Boeing says wiring flaws could delay first-quarter 737 MAX jet deliveries
Boeing is repairing 737 MAX planes with wiring scratches from a machining error, causing first-quarter delivery delays but aiming to meet full-year targets, company said.
- On Tuesday, Boeing said it is reworking some 737 MAX airplanes to fix small wiring scratches, notifying the Federal Aviation Administration and customers, which will likely slow deliveries in the first quarter.
- Boeing's engineers found the scratches stem from a machining error and said their engineering analysis shows no immediate safety issue, while mechanics and rework teams repair planes that have exited production but are not yet delivered, expecting the fixes to take days.
- Some of the 43 MAXs delivered last month passed through Boeing's Moses Lake shadow factory after rework, following the February delivery of 51 planes, including 43 MAXs.
- Boeing said it will issue operator bulletins if flying MAXs need the same rework, but it is unclear how many planes are affected while production continues at existing rates.
- This month Boeing could see a potential China order , while Airbus delivered 35 planes in February as Boeing works to stabilize 787 output amid seat-approval issues.
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