The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently conducted a six-week audit of Boeing 737 Max production, uncovering numerous issues following a door panel blowout incident during a flight. One concerning discovery was federal investigators observing mechanics from a supplier using dish soap as a lubricant during door seal testing, highlighting potential safety oversights.
During the audit, both Boeing and its supplier, Spirit Aerosystems, were scrutinized. The audit was prompted by a midair door plug detachment incident in January. Boeing reportedly failed 33 out of 89 product audits, while Spirit Aerosystems failed 7 out of 13 audits, indicating systemic concerns in the production process.
