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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Northrop expands bolt-fastener investigation, pushes to deliver New Mexico sub by end of year

Virginia classConstruction errors that could lead to problems operating weapons-handling systems on Virginia Class submarines extend beyond what was originally thought, a top Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding executive said last week.

Workers at Northrop's Newport News shipyard incorrectly installed bolts and fasteners that hold together tracks on which weapons are moved in the torpedo rooms of four submarines.

Improper installation of these pieces could result in a misalignment of the equipment, preventing the movement of weapon cradles within the torpedo room.

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