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Why Did Boeing move the engines forward on the 737 MAX?
Because they’re bigger, and because the 737 sits so low to the ground (a deliberate design choice to let it serve small airports with limited ground equipment), Boeing moved the engines slightly forward and raised them higher under the wing.
What is the main problem with the 737 MAX?
According to the FAA, this could potentially “affect the operation of certain systems, including engine ice protection, and result in loss of critical functions and/or multiple simultaneous flight deck effects, which may prevent continued safe flight and landing”.
How did Boeing fix the 737 MAX?
Boeing Says F.A.A. Has Approved New Fix for 737 Max. Last November, the Federal Aviation Administration cleared the fleet to fly again provided that Boeing and airlines updated the Max’s flight control software and rerouted some electrical wiring, among other changes.
Are there fewer engines for Boeing 737 MAX?
The company that makes engines for both the Boeing 737 MAX and the Airbus A320 NEO is shifting the split in favor of Airbus. Could that mean there are fewer engines for Boeing to install on the planes it produces? The Boeing 737 MAX’s troubles have been well-documented.
Why did Boeing change the nose of the 737 MAX?
On the 737 MAX, which debuted in 2017, the engines were placed higher up on the wings and further forward. Boeing discovered that their greater size and position gave the plane’s nose a tendency to tilt upward in certain high-speed maneuvers, running the risk that it could lose lift.
Are there plans to replace the Boeing 737?
At the beginning of this decade, Boeing was considering replacing the 737 with an all-new airplane, envisioning a lighter-weight, elliptical composite fuselage, an advanced electrical system and, of course, easy clearance to fit a larger, more efficient engine. But new plane designs inherently carry more risk.
What are the benefits of re-engineing a Boeing 737?
Bair said that with few exceptions, as Boeing showed the 737RE to customers, they asked if “there was something else we can do?” The cash operating cost benefit was half of the fuel burn reduction, he said. (If there is a 10% fuel burn reduction, the COC benefit is 5%. Maintenance cost changes take a hit on this.