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thewayneThis is weird. Spirit Aerosystems reported to the FAA and notified Boeing and Airbus that they had detected 'counterfeit' titanium entered their supply chain through forged documents from a supplier.
So basically Spirit noticed a problem with the paperwork, which means a supply chain failure with the potential for low-grade or adulterated titanium having been used in aircraft. However, Spirit says that they have conducted "more than 1,000 tests ... to confirm the mechanical and metallurgical properties of the affected material to ensure continued airworthiness."
Both Boeing and Airbus say that this issue does not affect the airworthiness of the flying fleet and that suspect parts have been pulled from production and isolated.
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/boeing-airbus-may-used-counterfeit-titanium-planes-faa-investigating-rcna157160
So basically Spirit noticed a problem with the paperwork, which means a supply chain failure with the potential for low-grade or adulterated titanium having been used in aircraft. However, Spirit says that they have conducted "more than 1,000 tests ... to confirm the mechanical and metallurgical properties of the affected material to ensure continued airworthiness."
Both Boeing and Airbus say that this issue does not affect the airworthiness of the flying fleet and that suspect parts have been pulled from production and isolated.
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/boeing-airbus-may-used-counterfeit-titanium-planes-faa-investigating-rcna157160
