It is not clear how many of those planes are in service or which airlines own them…
…The titanium in question has been used in a variety of aircraft parts, according to Spirit officials.
Boeing isnt the only company that is afflicted with the problem.
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The Times reports that European airplane maker Airbus is also dealing with the issue.
Gizmodo reached out to Boeing and the FAA for comment and will update this story if they respond.
Boeing issued a bulletin outlining ways suppliers should remain alert to the potential of falsified records.
To ensure compliance, we are removing any affected parts on airplanes prior to delivery.
Our analysis shows the in-service fleet can continue to fly safely.
This issue goes onto the growing list of Boeings problems.
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