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Old 4th February 2013 | 17:00
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Peter643
 
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Thought this article might be of interest, specifically how a Boeing engineer says that battery problems are just the surface of Boeing's problems with the electrical system. He says the main power panels are "Radio Shack" quality, made with cheap components and plastic parts that are prone to failure.

Boeing 787’s problems blamed on outsourcing, lack of oversight | Business & Technology | The Seattle Times
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