Undetected degradation of key lightning protection system parts prompted Boeing to recommend prompt inspections on all 747s, and the FAA is mandating the work for U.S.-registered aircraft. Boeing uses several layers of protection to ensure feed tubes that run into fuel tanks do not become ignition...
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