this post was submitted on 30 Jan 2024
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The fact that an aeroplane manufacturer can request exceptions for safety standards seems weird to me.
Is there a good reason for this?
They're apparently for things that are already heavily tested in prior models and haven't changed.
Like the cockpit door is the same in a bunch of planes, or something, no need to test it in every plane model, etc.
Fair enough, that sounds very reasonable.
Although the exemption Boeing was after certainly doesn't:
Yikes
There's nothing wrong with requesting an exemption. It's only a problem if the exemption is granted when it shouldn't be.