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Old 9th Apr 2008, 01:36
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Local News (Florida) reporting that the original A/D called for the wiring looms to be secured every 1''. Although the inspection 2 weeks ago showed no chafing or damage, apparently the engineers never checked the compliance with the 1" spacing on the securing ties. FAA QA check failed 9 out of 10 MD-80's for having ties spaced more than an inch.

Apparently, if you have just gone on Worldwide TV for non-compliance of an A/D the FAA can be quite picky over your subsequent recovery actions - who knew?
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