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124 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK GLOBALFASTENERNEWS.COM SECTION 301 TARIFF REVIEW CONTINUES from page 68 Reports indicate that the Biden administration will look to rebalance the tariffs, potentially reducing those that are not in the U.S. interest and raising tariffs on other items, including on imports from China in the EV and battery sectors. No Bolts: Door Blowout Caused By Boeing Error Four bolts used to secure the panel that ultimately blew off an Alaska Airlines plane during a January 5 flight were removed and not replaced at Boeing’s factory in Washington, according to a preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board. “The panel, known as a door plug, was opened to repair damaged rivets on the plane’s body, known as the fuselage,” the New York Times reports. “The report did not say who removed the bolts keeping the door plug in place. But the safety board said it appeared that not all the bolts were put back once the door was reinstalled on the plane after the rivets had been repaired.” As evidence, the NTSB provided a photograph of the door plug after it was reinstalled but before the plane’s interior was restored. Three of the four bolts appear to be missing, while the location of the fourth bolt is covered with insulation. The investigation also found that the lack of certain “contact damage or deformation” to hinge guide fittings recovered from the door “indicate(s) that the four bolts that prevent upward movement” of the plug were missing before the door separated. Following the report’s release, Boeing issued a statement. “Whatever final conclusions are reached, Boeing is accountable for what happened,” CEO Dave Calhoun stated. “An event like this must not happen on an airplane that leaves our factory. We simply must do better for our customers and their passengers.” Boeing is taking immediate action to strengthen quality, Calhoun said. The company has implemented a control plan to ensure all 737-9 mid-exit door plugs are installed according to specifications: ¤ Instituted new inspections of the door plug assembly and similar structures at our supplier’s factory and on Boeing’s production line. ¤ Added signage and protocol to fully document when the door plug is opened or removed in our factory, ensuring it is reinstalled and inspected prior to delivery. Also, Boeing is implementing plans to improve overall quality and stability across the 737 production system, including: ¤ Layering additional inspections further into the supply chain and collaborating with suppliers on production enhancements. CONTINUED ON PAGE 154
THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK 125 SOUTHWESTERN FASTENER ASSOCIATION PO Box 173994, Arlington, TX 76003 TEL 817-269-0436 EMAIL info@southwesternfastener.org WEB www.southwestfastener.org SFA CELEBRATES 50 YEARS! By Becky Buddenbohn The Southwestern Fastener Association is proud and excited to celebrate 50 years of serving the fastener industry! We have many activities planned to celebrate this happy occasion! The historic Fort Worth Stock Yards will host our annual conference April 17-18! Our members will enjoy a golf outing, fun and games at Second Rodeo Brewing, a full day of interesting and valuable sessions to be topped off with dinner at the iconic Joe T Garcia’s! Go to www.southwesternfastener.org to register! We plan to pair up with Sleep in Heavenly Peace on Saturday April 20 to participate in our first SHP Bed Build! As a fellow non-profit, the Southwestern Fastener Association understands the importance of serving our ASSOCIATION ARTICLE community. Being the nuts and bolts of a home, we love the idea of building beds, so that no child has to be without the warmth and security of a bed. Please join us in this fabulous service project! We will be building at Advance Components at 2920 Commodore Dr #100, Carrollton, TX on Saturday 4/20 at 9am! Mark your calendars for all these events and check our website regularly for the Pop-up Happy Hours coming to your area! August 6 Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros, Night at Globe Life Field, Arlington September 26 Clay Shoot – Houston (tentative date) November 14 DFW Food Drive December 12 Houston Toy Drive SOUTHWESTERN FASTENER ASSOCIATION
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