The company said it is working with suppliers and customers to determine when the new parts can be installed on the plane.
Regulators are concerned that leaking faucets on Boeing 787 jets could cause water to enter the plane’s electronics during flight, creating a safety hazard.
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered repeated inspections on Friday and suggested replacing parts of the faucets if leaks were found. I received a report that.
The FAA said the leak could damage critical equipment and lead to “continued loss of safe flight and landing.”
The agency said an airline found wet carpet in the cockpits of planes, and after examining all 787s, found “multiple” planes with leaking faucets. The FAA did not identify the airline.
Boeing notified the airline about the issue in November. This is attributed to his O-ring seal, which is explained to be slowly leaking about 8 ounces of water per hour. But Boeing said the problem was limited to certain 787s and the FAA order covers all of them.
The FAA has described the additional testing as a temporary measure while manufacturers redesign faucet modules.
A Boeing spokesperson said the redesign has been completed and the company is working with suppliers and customers to determine when the new parts can be installed on the plane.
Japanese aircraft parts maker Jamco says on its website that it exclusively provides lavatories for all two-aisle Boeing jets such as the 787.
There is a 45-day comment period before the FAA’s proposal becomes a final order.
The inspection applies to 140 aircraft in the US fleet. Boeing calls his 787 the Dreamliner. On a plane bigger than the 737 Max, Widely used on long flights, including international flights.
Dreamliner deliveries have been interrupted several times over the past two years. FAA Concerns Over Manufacturing Defectsalthough deliveries have recently resumed after a recent outage.
