FAA Grounds 787 in the US
04-25-2013 | 06:22 AM
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AINSafety today (1/21/13) printed a report stating that since March 20, 2012, there have been 132 incidents of either an overheat or fire involving lithium-ion batteries in the U.S. Most of the reported incidents occurred in either a cargo aircraft (makes the freight dogs wag their tails) or with passenger personal devices. The JAL Dreamliner fire at BOS is the latest exception. That's a LOT of incidents in less than four months.
Y'All be careful.
Y'All be careful.
UPS and Asiana Cargo lost 747s due to fires presumably to lithium batteries. UPS lost a DC-8 in PHL after the fire started on final and nearly consumed it before landing. It is only a matter of time until this happens on board a passenger aircraft.
04-25-2013 | 06:32 AM
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Cargo cameras, thermal and otherwise (that can sense smoke thousands of times more sensitively than smoke detectors) are a good step IMO. It won't stop a fire, but it could give you immensely more data than is usually available these days. Some carriers have already done this, but it needs to get more comprehensive. That could tell you the difference between the "15 minute" scenario, one that may not be as critical, and one that may be more critical.
04-29-2013 | 07:00 AM
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From: FAA 'Flight Check'
Back in the air soon
FAA order formally lifts Boeing 787 Dreamliner grounding
I truly hope the battery problems have been fixed.
I truly hope the battery problems have been fixed.
08-26-2013 | 12:09 AM
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Perhaps complacency is more the correct term. I think a balance can be struck my hand flying approaches and departures using automation when needed. I think a pilot has to take personal responsibility And maintain their stick and rudder skills.
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