Originally Posted by
CraigCantwell
The announcement about the problem was just 5 weeks ago. I would assume that about all they have been able to do is gather up some of the data needed and convened a few of the top B-17 guys to make an assessment of what has failed and are working on the why it failed. When you don't have all the factory support and engineering experience and records at hand, it takes a little while to do the analysis. Depending on the specifics, it may be after Oshkosh before there is a clear path to returning her to flight. There are a number of guys out there that have the capability to build/rebuild a wing or center section as needed, but it will take some significant time and maybe some big expenses, depending on what all is found.