some info was recieved recently that was interesting…
on Recent manufacturing efficiencies…
“For example, a new fabrication and installation system for interior parts is now complete and will save the company 200 labor-hours on each aircraft. Those parts are now being phased into the assembly process.”
Recent orders 630…employment 590…
assembly process has 15 positions …
on one a day assembly process…
“our production schedule will soon require that we build one of everything every day . Using workstations operators will move from one station to another to build a 1 piece flow of everything needed to build an airplane. Operators may work at several workstations in a day, giving them variety in their work, but also making them expert at producing a number of assemblies.”
production control is currently working to make 1 workstation to make 1 part for every part…
during certification
wings have been cycle tested through 2 lifetimes of loads (12,000 equivalent flight hours)
“under more than 20,000 lbs applied during the testing”