Citing an incident in which a Boeing 737 cargo plane did not pressurize as expected, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is warning pilots and maintenance personnel about the risks of using equipment for unintended purposes.
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A technician’s failure to turn off a switch meant a 737 failed to properly pressurize, the ATSB says.
by Linda Werfelman | May 22, 2023
Citing an incident in which a Boeing 737 cargo plane did not pressurize as expected, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is warning pilots and maintenance personnel about the risks of using equipment for unintended purposes.
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