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<563C1B129660A542947B7DB4B3630CD4021B1D63@xch-nw-07.nw.nos.boeing.com>, Marin
Faure wrote:
> will pass your comments on to Boeing's engineering and design management.
> I had no idea our airplanes were so undurable....
>
Until recently we had some 747-136s that were built in the very early 1970s.
They were retired due their engines being unable to meet noise regulations.
So, whilst I might affectionately take the micky out of Boeings, there is no
doubt they are durable and reasonably well designed.
With the 777 a very serious effort has been made to consider
maintainability, and it shows.
It is not yet perfect, and with a very complex machine such as an aeroplane
I doubt every system will ever be easy to work on, it is a very good start!
Paul Lonsdale
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