In early March 2009, the AAIB released findings from the investigation of the January 2008 British Airways 777 accident that point to ice buildup in the fuel system as the key factor in the crash in London. On March 11th, 2009, the NTSB called for a redesign of the fuel system, and for the affected aircraft to have those changes installed within six months after the redesign is complete. Watch or listen to the AirSafe.com report on these updates below, or
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RR PUBLISHED FAA REQUIRED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . BOEING FAILED TO FOLLOW THEM. LOOK AT 14 CFR 33.5 THEN SEARCH 14 CFR 25 FOR "33.5" TO SEE WHAT BOEING WAS SUPPOSED TO DO (FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS).
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When they recommend new safety measures, do the airlines have to carry them out immediately by law?
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