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Fire Suppression System Wiring Flaw Latest Boeing 787 Woe

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Key Takeaways:

  • Boeing's 787 Dreamliner faces a new issue where its fire suppression system could incorrectly discharge suppressant to the wrong engine due to a wiring fault.
  • All Nippon Airways (ANA) discovered the fault and found it in multiple 787s, leading to a Boeing investigation.
  • This problem adds to the Dreamliner's recent history of issues, including a worldwide grounding earlier this year due to lithium-ion battery fires and ongoing fire investigations.
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Boeing’s run of dismal press relating to the 787 Dreamliner continued this week with a report out of Japan that the fire suppression system on the advanced jet could improperly discharge fire suppressant to the wrong engine in the event of a fire.

Japan’s All Nippon Airways said it discovered a wiring fault that would trigger the wrong fire extinguisher if a fire was detected in one of the two engines. Boeing said it is investigating the issue.

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