Boeing found debris in the fuel tanks of several 737 Max jets that have been sitting in storage. It's the latest problem Boeing faces as it tries to get the 737 Max back in the air.
In a note to Boeing employees, the company said that foreign object debris, referred to as FOD,"is absolutely unacceptable. One escape is one too many. With your help and focus, we will eliminate FOD from our production system." The note was from Mark Jenks, vice president and general manager of the 737 program and the Renton, Washington, factory."During these challenging times, our customers and the flying public are counting on us to do our best work each and every day.
Read MoreBoeing continued to build the jets at a reduced pace until it temporarily halted production earlier this month. Nearly 400 of the completed jets are parked and awaiting delivery to its airline customers.The note from Boeing did not say how many planes had debris discovered in the fuel tanks.Debris on a completed aircraft is a serious quality problem that can pose significant safety threats on planes, including short circuits and fires. It is a problem that has dogged Boeing in the past.
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