FAA proposes new rule to address 747 fuel-tank ignition risk

Atlas 747-400F

Source: Atlas Air Worldwide

In a move to prevent fuel tank fires, the Federal Aviation Administration intends to require US airlines to inspect and potentially modify some fuel-tank components in 104 Boeing 747s.

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