FAA To Require More 747 Fuel Tank Precautions
FAA yesterday proposed measures that Tom McSweeny, director of aircraft certification, said will "reduce potential ignition sources" in 747 center wing tanks. The proposed airworthiness directive, which follows studies by the National Transportation Safety Board of potential failures that could...
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