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Boeing says wiring flaws could delay first-quarter 737 MAX jet deliveries
Boeing is addressing wiring scratches from a machining error on undelivered 737 MAX jets, causing short-term delays but no impact on planes already in service, company said.
- On Tuesday, Boeing announced it is reworking some 737 MAX airplanes to fix small wiring scratches, warning the rework will take days and likely slow first-quarter deliveries.
- A machining error damaged wiring during production, causing small scratches that Boeing's engineering analysis says do not pose immediate safety issues, and Boeing is repairing planes already through the production line but not yet delivered.
- 51 airplane deliveries in February included 43 737 MAXs, with Renton-built MAXs produced at an average rate of 42 per month and last month's deliveries featuring the shadow factory reworked plane.
- Boeing has informed the Federal Aviation Administration and airline customers about the wiring issue and said in-service 737 MAXs remain safe, with an operator bulletin planned if rework is needed.
- This month, Boeing could see a potential China order for up to 500 aircraft, but it is unclear how many planes are affected and missed delivery dates due to machining error add pressure.
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