Pitot covers melted during a ground run with pitot heat on, leaving residue on a 737’s pitot probes, the ATSB says.
The flight crew of an Airwork Boeing 737 freighter observed a 340-ft discrepancy in altitude readings between the captain’s and first officer’s display screens after departure from Perth, Western Australia, as well as small differences in airspeed and Mach number readings.
Accident/Incident Investigation, Maintenance Matters, News
A technician’s failure to turn off a switch meant a 737 failed to properly pressurize, the ATSB says.
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Water leaking from a Boeing 767’s lavatories led to a buildup of ice on aileron components, the NTSB says.
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ICAO has modified its instructions for carrying small lithium battery–powered devices in airplanes.
