Whistleblower says Boeing lost hundreds of faulty parts -- and some may be on new 737 Max planes

A quality inspector has alleged that Boeing lost track of hundreds of faulty parts - and some may be on Max 737 planes that have become a focus of safety concerns. The claims were presented in a June 11 complaint by Boeing inspector Sam Mohawk with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. His statements have since been made public by a memo to members by a Senate subcommittee. That committee is set to hear testimony later Tuesday about the Boeing’s manufacturing process, which has faced federal investigations after a series of high-profile mishaps. The complaint claimed that Boeing had lost hundreds of faulty aircraft parts in the 737 program and deleted records for many of the parts from a cataloging system. The damaged or inadequate parts, referred to as non-conforming parts, are supposed to be tracked and disposed of to make sure they are not used in aircraft production. However, Mohawk reportedly claimed that the company “intentionally hid” the improperly stored parts from the Federal Aviation Administration during one onsite inspection. Boeing has said it is reviewing the claims after receiving the document Monday. “We continuously encourage employees to report all concerns as our priority is to ensure the safety of our airplanes and the flying public,” Boeing said.<br/>