Fastener Issue Affects All Three 787 Variants, Boeing Says

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A recently discovered fastener torquing problem affects all three versions of the Boeing 787 but initial analysis suggests the issue will not have any safety ramifications, the company's top engineer said. "All the fasteners are torqued to the proper torque specifications," chief engineer Howard...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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