As Alaska Finds Faulty Jackscrews, MD-80 Gains Scrutiny
Major airlines began five-point inspections of the stabilizer assemblies on MD-80 and Boeing 717 twinjets yesterday after Alaska Airlines found two more faulty jackscrews during inspections. Alaska President Bill Ayer said 26 aircraft were released to service after completing the inspection, but two...
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