Boeing 787s must be inspected for wrong titanium parts

The US aviation regulator is ordering inspections for certain Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 airplanes. This is because some pressure deck splice fittings may have been made with the wrong titanium alloy.

Aviation safety relies on every part meeting exact specifications. When a critical structural component like a pressure deck fitting is made with the wrong material, it creates an unknown risk. These inspections will determine the extent of the problem and force manufacturers to fix any affected planes.