Getting The Shaft

Editorial Staff

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 05:42 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Multiple aircraft reported failures of critical shafts across diverse systems, including fuel selectors, landing gear, turbochargers, magnetos, and fuel pumps.
Many of these shaft malfunctions led to significant operational issues such as engine power loss, necessitating emergency procedures and unscheduled landings.
The causes of these failures varied, encompassing design flaws, material fatigue, external factors like ice buildup, and general component wear.

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