Until the Boeing 737 aircraft is assembled in just 9 days and completed

Boeing 737 aircraft series also called "the world's most successful passenger aircraft" has become the best-selling machine which orders from airlines around the world fly even now even after 50 years since its birth. In order to judge the order that continues constantly, Boeing is preparing to produce about 73 aircraft per month on average 737 aircraft, and one 737 aircraft has been delivered in disjointed parts in just 9 days It is assembled in a state that can fly the sky.

How Boeing Builds a 737 in Just 9 Days | WIRED
https://www.wired.com/2016/09/boeing-builds-737-just-nine-days/

The way that the best-selling best-selling machine · Boeing 737 type machine is assembled in 9 days is summarized in the movie made by WIRED below.

How Boeing Builds a 737 in Just Nine Days | WIRED - YouTube


Place where 737 aircraft are born, Renton plant in Seattle, USA. In this factory, seven 737-type aircraft are always on the production line, and 42 machines per monthLine offdoing.


The 737 aircraft that made the first flight in April 1967 celebrated 50 years in 2016. The aircraft that has been produced so farOver 9000 aircraft, Boasting the number of other unrivaled production machines.


Such a 737 aircraft is just a part before it is completed. The fuselage part, which is the largest part, will be transported from the factory in Wichita, Kansas, to the Renton plant by train etc.


From the first day of production until the third day, interior parts are assembled. Plastic parts are attached to the bare metal body ......


The insulation material sticks paste without gaps.


On the fourth day, coalescence with the wings will be done. In addition, the wing is also made at another factory, and it is built into the Renton plant.


Vertical tail wing also coalesced here. Although it is a huge fuselage, very precise mounting is done using laser sighting device for bonding.


Landing gear (landing gear) is also installed at this stage.


On the fifth day, horizontal stabilizer is installed.


In the cockpit, a throttle lever for operating the engine is attached ......


Complex wiring work is also done.


Carpet is spread on the floor of guest room ......


The seats were installed one after another, and the atmosphere of the airplane gradually came to light.


On the sixth day, the power of the airframe system is turned on, and operation check of each part begins.


All equipment and displays around the cockpit are lit and check for problems.


Although the aircraft in flight is generating necessary electricity with the engine, the 737 aircraft being assembled still has engine andAPU(Auxiliary power unit) is not installed. Therefore, operation check is performed by supplying power from the power supply installed in the factory.


Check hydraulic system to move the main leg up and down


On the seventh day, the weight of the aircraft will be able to hit the main leg for the first time.


And we will install the biggest heavy object jet engine.


On the eighth day, the operation check of the wing which is the main operation system of the aircraft.


Deployment test of the flap which operates at takeoff and landing, vertical tail fin, operation check of the horizontal stabilizer are carried out.


When you come to this stage, the aircraft is almost in the area of ​​completion.


On the ninth day, a final check will be made.


Operation confirmation by the airline company to be delivered is done ......


The aircraft finally line-off.


The finished aircraft was taken to the airport ......


A check was made by actually skipping the aircraft, confirming that there is no problem here and completing the aircraft. After that, it is painted on the design of the delivery destination, and it fly to the sky of the world.