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General Chat / American Airlines
« on: April 10, 2008, 10:07:23 am »
from http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/story/370666.html
The issue stems from an order that the FAA gave airlines in September 2006 - and gave them until last month to meet - about the bundling of wires in the auxiliary hydraulic systems of MD-80 aircraft. The fear is that improperly bundled wires could rub, leading to an electrical short or even a fire. However, no serious incidents have been blamed on the bundles, the FAA said.
Alaska Airlines said the new inspections "are focused on detailed, technical specifications and not safety-of-flight issues."
The issue stems from an order that the FAA gave airlines in September 2006 - and gave them until last month to meet - about the bundling of wires in the auxiliary hydraulic systems of MD-80 aircraft. The fear is that improperly bundled wires could rub, leading to an electrical short or even a fire. However, no serious incidents have been blamed on the bundles, the FAA said.
Alaska Airlines said the new inspections "are focused on detailed, technical specifications and not safety-of-flight issues."