Originally Posted by
TURIN
Where things have gone wrong (re: 150 batteries changed in service) is the operators have not really ensured that the people at the sharp end are thoroughly briefed as to the consequences of EG. Leaving the towing switch on.
I think this is a bit inappropriate, trying to stick it on the front-line staff at ANA and Japan AL (the two principal 787 operators so far, with more than half the total deliveries between them), and on their technical and training staff, for letting 150 batteries at USD 16k each go phut just by leaving a switch on. Remember this is a cutting-edge piece of critical kit, with every bit of software management known to engineering (supposedly) built all around it to keep it in good condition.