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Old 21st Jan 2012, 12:14
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Read link for comment on the subject of potential 747-8 WING flutter problem with the tail tank more than 15% full. The quick fix apparently is to inhibit the fuel system from carrying any fuel in the tail which obviously results in a reduction of range. The permanent fix has not been announced:

Business & Technology | Boeing blocked from carrying fuel in 747-8 tail until problem fixed | Seattle Times Newspaper

Edited to correct previous and clarify a wing flutter problem rather than a tail flutter problem.

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