Dreamliner Design Modification Is 'On Track'
Boeing says the side-of-body modification for the Dreamliner is “on track”, but is still not disclosing any details. In a statement released Oct. 16, Scott Fancher, general manager of the Dreamliner program, said:
“The design of the side-of-body solution is on track. Installations of the fittings are proceeding well and we are pleased with the progress we are making on this important effort. We continue to be on track to fly the 787 by the end of the year.”
Boeing said a more detailed update will be provided on Oct. 21 during Boeing’s third-quarter earnings call. The original design put too much stress on composite sections of the wing, causing them to delaminate.
Deep Satsangi commented:
Unlike metals, composites have not well defined fatigue properties. With known highly loaded fuselage sections how does Boeing/FAA plan to detect structural fatigue cracks which may eventually develop with dangerous consequences if not detected with a reliable means.
RustyWells commented:
Any designer with three decimals in his calculator can mix and match metric & english units. I do it every day.
However, I do firmly believe there are only two systems of measurement, English & WRONG!
Cumberford commented:
Who can believe them now?
Kummin commented:
On track, huh? I'll believe it when I see it!
fdavidmcdonald@msn.com commented:
Dear Mr Smock. Is it true that Boeing is building the Dreamliner by fitting American-made components made using Old English units to foreign-made components made using metric units?
F David McDonald
