• the post of tom joad@sh.itjust.works
    148·
    3 months ago

    Basically, I’d assume this to be more of a maintenance issue rather than an actual Boeing issue.

    Rather than think this is completely related, shouldn’t it instead raise concerns about Boeings maintenance procedures? Extrapolating on their exposed carelessness during engineering and production i don’t see it as much of a stretch to say they aren’t maintaining their planes properly either.

    I’m thinking twice before i fly boeing, period.

    As you say, if boeing is getting away with shit maintenance then maybe all companies are and like someone above said, i shouldn’t fly at all.

        • Determinator@lemmy.world
          3·
          3 months ago

          This just isn’t true. Part 121 operators develop and manage their own maintenance plans. That is done in conjunction with Boeing and the FAA but their maintenance plans may very well deviate from Boeings prescribed service and intervals per their standard maintenance manual.

          • Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee
            21·
            3 months ago

            Yes. You do not fuck around with maintenence intervals on an aircraft, especially in the states.

    • FinishingDutch@lemmy.world
      21·
      3 months ago

      Aircraft maintenance is an important and very complex issue. Most of it is carried out by either the end user or specialist aircraft maintainers. Basically, completely seperate companies. An aircraft rarely goes back to the manufacturer; it just wouldn’t be practical.

      Think of it like this: if your BMW needs an oil change and new brakes, your local garage performs that maintenance, you don’t ship your entire car back to Germany.

      I feel we need to take a closer look at aircraft maintenance procedures and companies in general. Because it feels like that sector is either overworked, cutting costs or otherwise not doing maintenance to the levels required for safe operation. There have been too many ‘minor incidents ‘ in recent years that feel indicative of a larger problem.

      Air travel still is the safest form of transport, but since every incident makes the news, it has a large potential to undermine the feeling of safety in travellers.

      Speaking for myself… I’d rather fly on a well maintained Airbus A320 rather than a brand new 737.

      Boeing is in biiiiiig trouble for sure.