{"id":68678,"date":"2024-08-20T10:50:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T05:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=68678"},"modified":"2024-08-20T10:58:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T05:28:54","slug":"boeing-halts-test-flight-of-777x-amid-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/20\/boeing-halts-test-flight-of-777x-amid-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"Boeing Halts Test Flight of 777X Amid Engine Mount Damage, 787 Inspections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SEATTLE-<\/strong> Boeing <\/a>halted flight tests of its 777X aircraft on August 19, 2024, after discovering damage to a critical component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The issue affects a custom part located between the engine and the airplane structure, which is detected during routine maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Boeing 777X Halts Test Flight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The company grounded all four 777-9 airplanes in its test fleet as a precautionary measure. Boeing has initiated the replacement of the damaged part and is analyzing the incident to prevent future occurrences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boeing notified the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)<\/a> and customers about the situation. The 777X has 481 orders from various airlines worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The impact of this setback on the 777X’s<\/a> certification and delivery timeline remains uncertain. Boeing had previously scheduled deliveries for 2025, already five years behind the original plan. The company began FAA flight tests in July 2023, marking a significant step in the aircraft’s development process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: By Anna Zvereva from Tallinn, Estonia – LATAM Airlines, CC-BGJ, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, CC BY-SA 2.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=87516733<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

FAA Orders 787 Inspections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on August 19, 2024, mandatory inspections for Boeing 787 Dreamliners<\/a> following a March incident involving a LATAM Airlines (LA) flight. The mid-air dive injured over 50 passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investigations revealed the captain’s seat moved unexpectedly, disconnecting the autopilot. The FAA reported five similar incidents on 787s, with two under ongoing investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The directive affects 158 U.S.-registered and 737 worldwide 787 Dreamliners, including models 787-7, 787-9, and 787-10. Airlines must inspect captain and first officer seats within 30 days for missing or cracked rocker switch caps and cracked switch cover assemblies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FAA emphasized that uncommanded seat movement could cause rapid descent and serious injuries. Airlines must implement necessary corrective actions if they discover issues during inspections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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