In addition to the embarrassment from one side of to the other the 19-year old fuel tank report.

In addition to the embarrassment from one side of to the other the 19-year old fuel tank report, and the horrific just discovereds of the crash of an Egyptair B767-300ER Boeing [BA] was forced last week to delay delivery of a 3 dozen jets when it was discovered that they had been fitted with cockpit drip shields that do not befitting flammability requirements. The shields intercept condensation from collecting on cockpit wiring and electronics, thereby providing a protection against potential electrical arcing. The material does not self-extinguish, as required, and retrofit of more fire-resistant shields may be required in centurys of Boeing jets built since 1993

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