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Transport i infrastruktura · 23/11/2010

Boeing Model 787-8 Airplane Receives Special Conditions for Lightning Protection of Fuel Tank Structure

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued special conditions for the Boeing Model 787-8 airplane, which incorporates a novel fuel tank nitrogen generation system to reduce the risk of fuel vapor ignition caused by lightning strikes, exceeding existing airworthiness standards.

Original source language: Federal Register — Transportation DepartmentOpen original release →

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