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Practical Advice on Wiring Maintenance Provided by Job Aid 1.0

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Wednesday, 09 January 2008
The recent mandate to inspect electrical wiring is of great significance. For the first time in its history as a regulatory authority, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decreed that wiring needs attention and continuous maintenance throughout the life of the airplane (see 8 November entry in Significant Regulatory & Related Activity).
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 09 January 2008 )
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Avoiding Distractions in Accident Reports

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Monday, 26 November 2007
Various criticisms have been generated in recent weeks over unimportant and potentially misleading phraseology in accident reports produced by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Last Updated ( Thursday, 13 December 2007 )
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French Investigating Mishap at Airbus Factory

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Monday, 26 November 2007
A brand new Airbus A340-600 was involved in a ground crash during testing of its engines at the Airbus facility in Toulouse, France. The accident occurred 15 November, hurtling the 472-passenger plane into a blast wall. The A340-600 was only eight days away from being delivered to Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways.
Last Updated ( Monday, 26 November 2007 )
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