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‘Shortcuts Everywhere’: How Boeing Favored Speed Over Quality

Baua Electric

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, the panel was removed but appeared to have been reinstalled without bolts that secured it in place. 5 incident, Boeing announced changes to improve quality, including adding inspections at its factory in Renton and at the plant in Wichita, Kan., where the 737 Max is assembled.

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Boeing Reinstalled Panel That Later Blew Out of 737 Max Jet

Baua Electric

The employees opened the panel, known as a door plug, because work needed to be done to its rivets — which are often used to join and secure parts on planes — said the person, who asked for anonymity because the person isn’t authorized to speak publicly while the National Transportation Safety Board conducts an investigation.

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