Claims of serious quality issues in fuselage parts sent to Boeing have surfaced, following statements made to the BBC by a former official from the Kansas-based Spirit AeroSystems factory. Santiago Paredes, a former employee who served as a quality control specialist during his tenure, alleged that he identified “200 defects” in some fuselage parts while on duty.
Paredes further stated that when he voiced concerns about production, he was labeled a troublemaker and subjected to pressure.
Spirit AeroSystems claimed that fuselage parts prepared for Boeing often contained “50 to sometimes 200” defects. These defects reportedly included missing attachment parts and warped components.
Boeing vehemently refuted Paredes’ claims, asserting their inaccuracy.
The incident of a door issue shortly after takeoff with Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft remains fresh in memory. In this incident, an unused panel covering an emergency exit suddenly burst open, attributed to the absence of four main bolts used to secure the door to the fuselage.
An investigation into Boeing and its supplier Spirit AeroSystems revealed numerous instances of failure to adhere to manufacturing quality control requirements in the production processes of the 737 Max.
Paredes’ claims are also part of a lawsuit brought against the company by shareholders. However, many of the allegations raised by Paredes are being brought to public attention for the first time.
Spirit AeroSystems serves as the manufacturer of all fuselage parts used in 737 Max aircraft, and it’s known that the company has sought financial assistance from Boeing due to its financial losses.
Following these events, Boeing announced significant changes in its top management, stating that CEO Dave Calhoun will step down by the end of 2024.
The crashes resulting from design flaws in the 737 Max aircraft severely damaged Boeing’s reputation and negatively impacted the company’s image.
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