FAA Orders Inspections Of MD-11 Cockpit Switches

FAA yesterday ordered MD-11 operators to inspect and possibly replace two cockpit dimmer switches, saying they sometimes overheat and emit a burning odor and smoke. The agency said there is no evidence that the overheated switches have caused damage to any other parts, but it is acting because smoke...

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