Boeing Redesigns Shear Ties On 787; Flight Test Program Not Affected
Boeing is tackling a redesign of shear ties in the aft fuselage of the 787 that is being retrofitted into existing airframes and introduced as a permanent element in units later this year. The issue is related to differences in the coefficient of expansion between the aluminum shear ties and the...
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