Originally Posted by
Smooth at FL450
Because the day before Alaska's event, Boeing submitting for relief from the FAA for the engine anti-ice issue to be granted to the -7. The same relief allowing the -8 and -9 to continue flying. Couple weeks later, Boeing rescinded that request and here we are. That is why the door plug impacted the -7s entry into service.
Door has nothing to do with the cowl ice issue. That’s an issue with the production line…if the FAA wants to get nitpicky with the production line…go for it….the people making the planes have nothing to do with the certification process.
If they don’t want to certify a variant with a possible anti-ice issue that’s unresolved….that’s fine. Boeing has its issues, but when you fly the -7 and use its data to recertify the -8…and the -7 still isn’t certified…you’re dealing with a clown show.
I don’t even think the cowl issue is a big deal…possible issue in certain temp range and nobody has ever had an issue in the 4-5 years it’s been flying. 🤷🏼♂️