FAA Releases Fuel Tank Flammability Proposal

FAA yesterday introduced a long-awaited rule on fuel tank flammability that sets standards for new aircraft and requires retrofits for a large proportion of the existing fleet. The rule is aimed at reducing the risk of explosion from the buildup of fuel vapor in aircraft tanks. The rule does not...

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