When the Engine Goes 'Bang'!
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Present day turbofan engines are so reliable that the average inflight shutdown rate is less than once in 10,000 flight hours. I like those odds. However, after reviewing several accidents involving misdiagnosis of engine malfunctions, some in the FAA and elsewhere are questioning whether current...
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