{"id":2327895,"date":"2024-08-20T20:21:56","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T00:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-will-require-inspection-of-pilot-seats-on-boeing-787-dreamliners\/"},"modified":"2024-08-20T20:35:07","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T00:35:07","slug":"us-will-require-inspection-of-pilot-seats-on-boeing-787-dreamliners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-will-require-inspection-of-pilot-seats-on-boeing-787-dreamliners\/","title":{"rendered":"US Will Require Inspection of Pilot Seats on Boeing 787 Dreamliners"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-will-require-inspection-of-pilot-seats-on-boeing-787-dreamliners%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2327895&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Federal safety officials have mandated inspections \u2062of cockpit\u2062 seats on \u2063Boeing 787\u200d Dreamliners following an incident where the\u200d captain&#8217;s seat unexpectedly lurched forward, disconnecting \u200dthe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/drones-used-to-bring-rain-into-blazing-heat-of-middle-east-country\/\" title=\"Drones Used To Bring Rain Into Blazing Heat Of Middle East Country\">autopilot system<\/a> and causing the plane to\u2062 dive. This resulted in\u200d injuries to several passengers\u2064 during a flight \u200bfrom Australia to New Zealand. Boeing is also halting test \u200dflights of its new 777-9 \u200dmodel after discovering a crack in a structural part essential\u200b for balancing engine loads. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a safety \u200border affecting 158 registered 787s in the United\u200c States, requiring\u200d checks for missing or damaged caps on pilot seat switches. Along with this, the FAA has introduced a rule for inspecting engine anti-ice system ducts on 787s for\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/these-hair-changes-may-signal-a-thyroid-problem\/\" title=\"These Hair Changes May Signal a Thyroid Problem\">heat damage<\/a>. Meanwhile, Boeing continues to work with the FAA regarding the 777-9&#8217;s issues, which are related to its newly incorporated thrust link component not found in previous \u200cmodels.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section>\n<p>Federal safety officials are requiring inspections of cockpit seats on Boeing 787 Dreamliners after one of the jets went into a dive when the captain&rsquo;s seat lurched forward without warning and disconnected the plane&rsquo;s autopilot system.<\/p>\n<p>Boeing also has stopped test flights of a new version of its 777 jetliner after discovering a damaged structural part between the engine and the rest of the plane. The new model has not yet been approved by regulators.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-boeing-federal-investigation-alleged-quality-escape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Federal Aviation Administration<\/a> said in an order scheduled to be published Wednesday that it will require operators of 787s to inspect both pilot seats for missing or cracked caps that cover a switch used to move the seats.<\/p>\n<p>During a March flight by Chile-based Latam Airlines, the captain&rsquo;s seat moved forward and hit a switch that disconnected the autopilot system. The plane, flying from Australia to New Zealand, rapidly dropped about 400 feet before the co-pilot regained control, according to a preliminary report by Chilean authorities. Several dozen passengers were injured, according to news reports.<\/p>\n<p>Within days of the incident, Boeing recommended that airlines look at the cockpit seats on 787s for loose caps on the switches and told them how to turn off power to the motorized seats.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>The FAA said it has received four other reports from Boeing of cockpit seats moving when not intended to, including one in June.<\/p>\n<p>The FAA said its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/skateboarding-champ-set-to-represent-u-s-in-olympics-charged-for-allegedly-hosting-covid-super-spreader-party-in-l-a\/\" title=\"Skateboarding Champ Set To Represent U.S. In Olympics Charged For Allegedly Hosting COVID \u2018Super-Spreader\u2019 Party In L.A.\">safety order<\/a> will affect 158 planes registered in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Separately, the FAA published a final rule requiring airlines to inspect inlets around ducts in engine anti-ice systems on 787s for signs of heat damage. The agency proposed the rule in February after a report of damage to &ldquo;multiple&rdquo; engine inlets caused by missing or &ldquo;degraded&rdquo; seals around the ducts.<\/p>\n<p>Boeing identified the inlet issue in bulletins sent to airlines last year.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Boeing suffered a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-southwest-removes-737-max-from-flight-schedule-until-august\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">setback<\/a> in its effort to win FAA certification of the 777-9, a new, long-range addition to its lineup of 777 jets. The plane might be most noteworthy for its folding wingtips, which would allow the larger model to fit at airport gates designed for other 777s.<\/p>\n<p>Boeing said Tuesday it has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/faa-briefly-halts-flights-after-reported-north-korean-missile-launch\/\" title=\"FAA Briefly Halts Flights After Reported North Korean Missile Launch\">stopped flights<\/a> after one of four test planes was found to have cracks on a part called a thrust link that helps balance load between the engines and the aircraft. The issue surfaced after a test flight returned to Hawaii.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;During scheduled maintenance, we identified a component that did not perform as designed,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-southwest-jet-dutch-roll-parked-outside-severe-storm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boeing<\/a> said in a statement. &ldquo;Our team is replacing the part and capturing any learnings from the component and will resume flight testing when ready.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Boeing said there are four thrust links on each 777-9 &mdash; two on each engine for redundancy. The company said the component is new to the 777-9 and is not used on existing 777s or other planes.<\/p>\n<p>Boeing, which is based in Arlington, Virginia, said it was keeping the FAA and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cabin-pressure-worries-united-airlines-flight-drops-28000-feet-in-10-minutes\/\" title=\"United Airlines flight experiences rapid descent, dropping 28,000 feet in just 10 minutes.\">airlines informed<\/a> about the issue.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic;\">The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story and may have altered it prior to publication to ensure that it meets our editorial standards.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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Additionally, Boeing has halted test flights of a new variant of its 777 jetliner after identifying damage to a structural component located between the engine and the aircraft body. This new model has yet to receive regulatory approval. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced in an order set for release on Wednesday that operators of 787s must check both pilot seats for any missing or damaged caps that cover switches used to adjust seat positions. During a March flight operated by Chilean airline Latam Airlines, the captain&#8217;s seat shifted forward and activated a switch that disconnected the autopilot, causing the plane\u2014traveling from Australia to New Zealand\u2014to drop approximately 400 feet before control was regained by the co-pilot, as reported by Chilean authorities. Several passengers sustained injuries according to news reports. Shortly after this event, Boeing advised airlines to inspect cockpit seats on their 787s for loose caps and provided instructions on how to disable power to motorized seats.<\/p>\n<p>The FAA noted it had received four additional reports from Boeing regarding unintended movements of cockpit seats, including one incident in June. The FAA&#8217;s safety directive will impact 158 aircraft registered in the U.S. In another matter, the FAA issued a final rule requiring airlines operating 787s to inspect engine anti-ice system ducts for heat damage signs around their inlets due to previous reports indicating damage caused by missing or degraded seals around these ducts\u2014a concern highlighted by Boeing last year.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Boeing faced challenges in obtaining FAA certification for its new long-range model of the 777 known as the 777-9\u2014distinguished by its folding wingtips designed for compatibility with existing airport gates meant for other models in its lineup. On Tuesday, Boeing announced it had suspended test flights after discovering cracks in a thrust link component during maintenance checks following a test flight returning from Hawaii; this part is crucial for balancing loads between engines and aircraft structure. The company stated they are replacing this component while learning from this issue before resuming flight tests when appropriate. Each 777-9 features four thrust links\u2014two per engine\u2014for redundancy purposes; however, this specific component is unique to this model and not found on current versions of other planes within their fleet. Based in Arlington, Virginia, Boeing assured that it is keeping both regulators and airlines updated about these developments<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2327896,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/36501cf6f400481cb77b24a35941c004-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[38144,38746,38747,38748,9029],"class_list":["post-2327895","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-aviation-safety","tag-boeing-787","tag-dreamliner","tag-pilot-seats","tag-us"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/36501cf6f400481cb77b24a35941c004-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2327895","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2327895"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2327895\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2327896"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2327895"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2327895"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2327895"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}