FAA orders fuel tank wiring inspections on Boeing 737s

FAA yesterday ordered inspections of float switch wiring in the center fuel tanks of Boeing 737s and the removal or deactivation of the switch prior to an aircraft accumulating 30,000 total flight hours or within 30 days. "Wire chafing caused by vibration could potentially provide an ignition source...

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