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Old 15th Sep 2022, 11:47
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tucumseh
 
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Unfortunately the UK has been there before. Conformal coating and arcing - BOWMAN Li-Ion batteries. Capacitors not fitted correctly - Chinook ZD576. (Safety critical) components heavily gouged - Chinook ZA721.
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