Tripwired? Document Trail of Faulty Airplane Wiring Demonstrates Need for Comprehensive Review

Download or read book Tripwired? Document Trail of Faulty Airplane Wiring Demonstrates Need for Comprehensive Review written by Danielle Brian and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1999-02 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In response to the May 1998 FAA order to immediately inspect all older Boeing 737 aircraft for faulty wiring, this report presents information to support the claim that the military has known about wiring problems in both commercial & military aircraft since the early 1980s. Addresses the lack of communication between civilian & military agencies & the need for improved protection of whistleblowers who are trying to expose & correct safety problems. A series of remedies are offered that are intended to focus on the issue & lead to a resolution of wiring problems. Includes military & industry letters & reports.