Boeing 777 fuselage crack shot

See below for a picture of the 7478 fuselage during assembly. Fire ripped through the engine of the boeing 777 en route to london. Photos of the crash site show pieces of the aircraft fuselage and tail with similar holes to the ones identified on the malaysia airlines boeing 777, that was shot down in 2014. How safe are boeing 777 planes following the disappearance of.

How to make the new aircrafts passenger experience similar to the 787 dreamliner, even though the 777s. Jul 14, 2014 a new method for building 777 fuselages is being developed as part of boeings ongoing technology investment strategy. The federal aviation administration insists it issued a. Boeing 777xs fuselage split dramatically during september. The 777 9x will have a slightly longer fuselage than the longest 777 model currently in production. Boeing plans to deploy robotic assembly technology on the 777x that will dramatically change the way the planes metal hull is built, documents submitted to the city of everett indicate. Mar 22, 2015 robert stallard, an analyst at rbs europe, notes that boeing has a firm backlog of 273 777300s and 777fs, which equates to around 2. Boeing marks the start of 777x production at paine field. The rolls royce trent 800 series turbofan engines used on the boeing 777 have a maximum diameter of 9 ft 2 in 2. It designs, assembles, markets, and sells jet airliners and business jets boeing business jets. Dec 02, 2015 one the most famous examples of an aircraft failure from fatigue was aloha airlines flight 243, a boeing 737 that suffering a partial failure of the fuselage in 1988, partly due to metal fatigue. The 7779x will have a slightly longer fuselage than the longest 777 model currently in production. Boeing announced today that its almost ready to start building the fuselage for its 777x aircraft using a new robotic system that it has been developing at its plant in anacortes, wash.

Developed in consultation with eight major airlines, with a first meeting in january 1990, the. The fuselage automated upright build faub, designed by fellow rbr50 company kuka robotics, allows fuselage sections to be built using automated, guided robots that will fasten the panels of the fuselage together. The fuselage of one of boeing s new 777x aircraft completely ruptured in pressure tests in september, a previously unreported major setback that could delay the arrival of the longhaul jet to global skies, afp has learned from informed sources. Better to bring capacity back with a 777x or 777300er april 30, 2020. Boeing 777 200lr geometry data fuselage length 206. The fuselage automated upright build faub, designed by fellow rbr50 company kuka robotics, allows fuselage sections to be built using automated, guided robots that will. It operates from division headquarters in renton, washington, with more than a dozen engineering, manufacturing, and assembly facilities located. At that time, bnsf said it was shipping 28 fuselages every month. The failure occurred just shy of the ultimate load required to certify the airplane. Boeing will use robotic technology to speed 777x fuselage. Perhaps the most intriguing design challenge facing boeing 777x engineers is this. By linda werfelman specifications is blamed for a 757s.

Boeing 747 nose section on display in completed america by air exhibition opened nov, 2007 northwest airlines 747 forward fuselage project major team members. The faa called monday for inspections of older boeing 737s, after an incident. One airline reportedly found a 16 inch crack under the 3bay satcom antenna adapter plate in the crown skin of the fuselage on a 14yearold airplane with approximately 14,000 total flight cycles. Visit us in washington, dc and chantilly, va to explore hundreds of the worlds most significant objects in aviation and space history. Hybrid design for new boeing midrange jet could hit this. Central to the story of the jet age is the boeing 747 the socalled jumbo jet that revolutionized air travel. We were live sharing a sneak peek at the first 777x fuselage. The faa directive on cracks applies to all boeing 777200, 200lr, 300, 300er, and 777f series airplanes.

After very long carbon fibre strands are joined together, the section is baked in a giant oven to make a material harder than. Malaysia airlines were warned two days before mh370 disappeared that their boeing 777 planes may be at risk of decompressing midflight. Intelligence agencies dont believe ukrainian 737 was shot down. The boeing 777 is a widebody airliner developed and manufactured by boeing commercial airplanes, commonly referred to as the triple seven. A similar engine failure and explosion damaged the wing of a southwest plane in 2016. Boeings new ge9x jet engine proves bigger is better wired. Boeing begins fatigue testing of 777 stabilizer, fuselage section.

Oct 08, 2008 the composite fuselage section of a boeing 787 being constructed. Unlike the 787s composite fuselage, the new 777s body, like the present 777, will be aluminum. Why e in eplane shall stand for environment, part 20. Fuselage of new boeing 777x ruptured in pressure tests. Construction of composite fuselage section of a boeing 787. Enjoy a replica version to add to your fleet of model emirates aircraft. Boeings 777x fuselage was ripped apart during structural. The faa directive on cracks applies to all boeing 777 200, 200lr, 300, 300er, and 777f series airplanes. Boeing shares rose thursday following reports that iran may have mistakenly shot down a ukrainian 737 jet wednesday. The seattle times has obtained photos showing the extent of the damage, something which boeing has reportedly been keen to keep to themselves. Jul 14, 2014 boeing announced today that its almost ready to start building the fuselage for its 777x aircraft using a new robotic system that it has been developing at its plant in anacortes, wash.

Complete 737 fuselages travel on flatcars, while partial fuselages for larger aircraft, wing sections and other oversized parts are shipped inside custombuilt enclosed cars. Jan 23, 2017 since it first rolled out of boeings everett plant more than 20 years ago, the 777 classic has been a workhorse and one of boeings biggest profit makers. The 787 required a new fuselage cross section compared with the 767, so boeing had to go with all new tooling anyway and the composite fuselage was the result. Why didnt boeing opt for a carbon fiber fuselage on its 777x. Following the loss of a ukraine international airlines boeing 737 in iran, intelligence. The fuselages are loaded onto flatcars for the trip to boeing in renton, washington. Oct 26, 2017 the amount of unfinishedor traveledwork on the 777 line at boeings plant in everett, washington, has grown in recent months as the company continues to implement new automation into the. May 05, 2014 perhaps the most intriguing design challenge facing boeing 777x engineers is this. Technical support document for the boeing company 777x. Boeing defends 777x aluminum hull as plastic a350 flies.

The federal aviation administration ordered checks on hundreds of u. The components for the 777x wing will be made at boeing everett in a new building. Boeing shows robotic build of 777 fuselage robotics. In the final load test of boeing 777x, it turned out that. Boeing 777x cracks open like a walnut after getting hit by a. Watch our behindthescenes video to discover how a 737 gets built. Nov 19, 20 emirates was involved in the design process of the 777x, the developmentstage code name for the 777. A crack in an engine caused a british airways jet to burst into flames at. The investigation traced the failure to a fatigue crack in the high pressure. The faa called monday for inspections of older boeing 737s, after an incident on friday in which the roof tore off southwest. A total of 694 of the 747400 series aircraft were delivered.

In the final load test of boeing 777x, it turned out that the door was blown away and there was a big crack in the fuselage, but there was no. Engine crack caused british airways fire at las vegas airport daily. By 20, shipments had reached 35 or more per month, made possible by the addition of. Bnsf, mrl move 10,000th boeing 737 fuselage railway age. A new method for building 777 fuselages is being developed as part of boeings ongoing technology investment strategy. We uncovered at least 28 different warnings regarding flaws or defects. Boeing hinted tuesday at an unconventional fuselage for a new midrange plane the aerospace giant is considering to take back market share lost rival airbus x. Manufactured by boeings commercial airplane unit in the united states, the 747 was. Introduction the boeing 747 is designed and certified as a failsafe airplane.

The model 737800 fuselage is coated with the same material that spirit areosystems applies to the actual fuselages prior to loading. B772, las vegas nv usa, 2015 skybrary aviation safety. Boeing 777xs fuselage split dramatically during september stress test nov. Boeing 777x cracks open like a walnut after getting hit by a guided missile besiege. The 737 fuselage is therefore about 2 ft 3 in, or 25%, larger than the 777 engine diameter. Various 777x models will seat from about 350 to more than 400 passengers, with many interior. Boeing 777 aircraft models emirates official store. Fuselage skin ripped wide open just behind the 777x wing in september during a stress test at boeing s washington hub and now the company will have to figure out a fix, likely delaying flight. We calculate that boeing needs to get 272 new orders for the 777 to bridge the current gap and then transition production phase on the 777x, he says. The 777 horizontal stabilizer is made of carbon fibers embedded in a new toughened resin and will be the 777s largest piece of primary structure made of composites.

Is the problem with southwest airlines or boeing 737s. However, according to new information obtained by the seattle times, it was revealed that the door was blown away and that the fuselage of the fuselage had a large crack. As a result of the accident and the subsequent 737 inspections, boeing issued sb 737 53a1900, calling on owners of some 737300s, 400s and 500s to inspect fasteners at stringers s4r and s4l in the area of the crown fuselage failure, to check for cracks in the lower. The 777100x was a proposed shortened ultra long range 16,000km8635nm model, dropped in favour of the 777200lr originally 777200x design study. Some of the last built 747400s were delivered with dreamliner livery along with the modern signature interior from the boeing 777. Dec 17, 2015 the 777x was asked for by airlines like emirates and lufthansa, but they wanted an aircraft in service before 2020. Why its not a composite fuselage, and going with a. Rbr50 company boeing says the secretive robotic process its developing to change the way it builds the fuselage on 777 planes is in the final phase of testing and production. The 777 fuselage crosssection remains unchanged, so the decision was made to harvest the hardwon 787. The left inner wing was firedamaged and the left side fuselage skin was. Boeing 747 forward fuselage national air and space museum. An employee works on the nose of a boeing airplane at.

Since it first rolled out of boeings everett plant more than 20 years ago, the 777 classic has been a workhorse and one of boeings biggest profit makers. Boeing begins fatigue testing of 777 stabilizer, fuselage. Just an hour ago, a train carrying six 737 fuselages, as well as parts for both 747s and 777s, derailed for unknown reasons. The result is a considerable weight gain and we have to count with around 185 tonnes empty weight for 777 9x. One the most famous examples of an aircraft failure from fatigue was aloha airlines flight 243, a boeing 737 that suffering a partial failure of the fuselage in 1988, partly due to metal fatigue. The 777 was designed to bridge the gap between boeing s 767 and 747, and to replace older dc10s or l1011s. The federal aviation administration insists it issued a final warning two days before the disappearance to check all remaining jets. Originally, the plan was to build a replica of a 747 nose section to impress visitors with the sheer size of this remarkable aircraft. The fatigue integrity program was established to insure economic operations and to provide foundation data for inspection and maintenance. The carbon fibertitanium wings alone weigh 6% less than the 777200lr or 300ers, despite the fact the 8x9x have much larger. Parts for boeing 777x will be rolling off lines in everett. Boeings 777 line stumbles as traveled work mounts air.

Boeing 7478 front from side picture source and this is how the panels for the cylindrical section look like before they are joined. The 777 horizontal stabilizer is made of carbon fibers embedded in a new toughened resin and will be the 777 s largest piece of primary structure made of composites. With new breakthroughs in aerodynamics and engines, the 777x will deliver 10 percent lower fuel use and emissions and 10 percent lower operating costs than the competition. Its distinctive hump upper deck along the forward part of the aircraft has made it one of the most recognizable aircraft. The boeing 747 is an american widebody, longrange, commercial jet airliner and cargo aircraft. Why didnt boeing opt for a carbon fiber fuselage on its. Final assembly of the 777x will occur in the same building where the current models of the 777 are assembled. The amount of unfinishedor traveledwork on the 777 line at boeings plant in everett, washington, has grown in recent months as the company continues to.

Oct 18, 2016 boeing s renton plant, near seattle, is the most productive plane factory in the world producing jets at a rate of 42 per month. The original picture is named wing panel skins, but these are really fuselage parts. Dec 05, 2012 the 777100x was a proposed shortened ultra long range 16,000km8635nm model, dropped in favour of the 777200lr originally 777200x design study. Chris red, principle of composites forecasts and consulting llc, is cws guest blogger this week, commenting on the estimated volume of composites to be applied to boeings new 777x commercial jet. Boeings renton plant, near seattle, is the most productive plane factory in the world producing jets at a rate of 42 per month. The proposed models would have combined the 747s fuselage with a new 251 ft 77 m span wing derived from the 777. Boeing fuselage ruptured during 777x stress test, blowing. Boeing commercial airplanes bca is a division of the boeing company. Boeing claims the 777200lr will be the longest ranging airliner, capable of flying 16,417km 8865nm 18 hours flying time. Boeing exec says will make 777 where it makes most sense. Aa 2024t3 sheets are used as fuselagepressure cabin skins while high strength 7055t79517150. Boeing techs ratify contract extension april 29, 2020. On 8 september 2015, a boeing 777200er gviio being operated by british.

This is the first time such technology will be used by boeing to manufacture commercial airplanes, and the 777 program is leading the way, said elizabeth lund, vice president and general manager of the 777 program and everett, wash. A new method for building 777 fuselages is being developed as part of boeing s ongoing technology investment strategy. Technical support document for the boeing company 777x project. The problems lie along structural seams called lap joints. Boeing 777xs fuselage split dramatically during september stress. In the final load test of boeing 777x, it turned out that the.

Pictures a boeing 777 fuselage section and developmental version of the new twinjets allcomposite horizontal stabilizer which is currently undergoing developmental fatigue testing. The composite fuselage section of a boeing 787 being constructed. The 777 was designed to bridge the gap between boeings 767 and 747, and to replace older dc10s or l1011s. The 777x was asked for by airlines like emirates and lufthansa, but they wanted an aircraft in service before 2020. The fuselage of a boeing 777x ground test airplane was split by a highpressure rupture. You can also see red in person at cws carbon fiber conference nov.

We have the largest fleet of boeing 777 aircraft in the world. In the final load test of boeing 777x, it turned out that the door was. Developed in consultation with eight major airlines, with a first meeting in january 1990, the program was launched on october 14, 1990 with a first. Seattle kiro team 7 investigators discover cracks, corrosion and weakened metal hidden inside a growing number of boeing passenger jets. An employee works on the nose of a boeing airplane at the companys facility in everett. Less than a week before mh370 disappeared, malaysia airlines found a 15inch crack in the fuselage of one of its other boeing 777 planes. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Emirates was involved in the design process of the 777x, the developmentstage code name for the 777. Spirit areosystems located in wichita, kansas, produces these 737 fuselages for boeing. The following post used the following references as resources. How boeing builds a 737 plane in just 9 days wired youtube. Bnsf and boeing commemorated the delivery of the 5,000th 737 fuselage to renton back in january 2006. Boeing shares rise on reports that iran may have shot down a.

I dont think there is much doubt that the boeing company is and has been the foremost company in the world when it comes to. Built using lightweight carbon fiber and 3d printing, the ge9x is as wide as a boeing 737 fuselage yes, its a plane engine the size of. The new boeing 777x will be the worlds largest and most efficient twinengine jet, unmatched in every aspect of performance. Boeing 777xs fuselage split dramatically during september stress test.

The first widebody airplane produced, it was the first plane dubbed a jumbo jet. Faa warned of cracking and corrosion problem on boeing 777s. This would fit for the existing 777 300er but 777x uses a longer fuselage. A fuselage is designed with overlapping sheets of metal riveted together. The 777 fuselage crosssection remains unchanged, so the decision was made to harvest the hardwon 787 technology but retain a metal fuselage.