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Aircraft fuel system lightning protection design and qualification test procedures development, " September 1994.
It cited one company designee, acting on behalf of the FAA, who took his employer's view in a dispute over whether an
aircraft fuel system met agency standards.
Boeing's main challenge is to create the environmental conditions experienced on the flight over Siberia, at altitudes up to 40,000ft, in which to test a representation of the
aircraft fuel system. Also, work has commenced on developing a more complete understanding of the dynamics of the fuel as it flows from the tank to the engine.
Cobham provides
aircraft fuel system and antennae for Airbus aircraft - the products are worth more than pounds 100,000 on each airline the consortium makes.
* An expert in
aircraft fuel system crashworthiness who had bachelor's and master's degrees and extensive work experience in aerospace engineering was hired as a potential rebuttal witness.
Proper maintenance of an
aircraft fuel system helps ensure a continuous supply of clean, vapor-free fuel without leaks.
That's because engine monitor installs require substantial teardown and interfacing, especially when connecting to the
aircraft fuel system. The CGR monitor installation consists of four major components: the CGR display, the engine data converter (EDC-33P), the probes, transducers and modules, plus the wiring harnesses and extension cables.
The air and fuel division is a leading provider of
aircraft fuel system components, aerial refueling equipment, high-temperature bleed air valves, turbine clearance control valves, air turbine starters, and aircraft fuel tank inerting systems and components.
* Revise regulations and guidance to define
aircraft fuel system functional test procedures and require builders to submit their results.
Mobil has paid out about AUD1.4m to more than 200 claimants under a separate AUD15m emergency package, while
aircraft fuel system cleaning costs to about AUD280,000 have also been reimbursed to operators according to Reuters.
A statement released by Mobil`s aviation manager said that `to date Mobil has paid out over AUD1m to reimburse customers for costs associated with
aircraft fuel system inspection, testing and clean out and to provide financial relief for those in need.