If you think YOU have problems with bolts loosening unexpectedly, parts falling off at undexpected times, and poor dealer maintenance - consider THIS one:
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"The bolt that came loose and damaged the fuel tank of the China Airlines jet that burst into flames at Naha Airport last Monday likely was incorrectly installed, as a washer and other parts that should have been installed with it have not been found, officials of a government commission investigating the accident said.
The Construction and Transport Ministry's Aircraft and Railway Accidents Investigation Commission has learned that the Boeing 737-800 jet underwent a scheduled periodical checkup in July.
As part of this checkup, the bolt in question--part of a slat in the plane's right wing--was removed for examination before being reinstalled and passing the maintenance check, the officials said.
The commission assumes the bolt was incorrectly reinstalled during the checkup, and subsequent checks did not discover the problem. The commission said it will continue its investigation while considering the possibility of a maintenance error on the part of the airline."
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"The bolt that came loose and damaged the fuel tank of the China Airlines jet that burst into flames at Naha Airport last Monday likely was incorrectly installed, as a washer and other parts that should have been installed with it have not been found, officials of a government commission investigating the accident said.
The Construction and Transport Ministry's Aircraft and Railway Accidents Investigation Commission has learned that the Boeing 737-800 jet underwent a scheduled periodical checkup in July.
As part of this checkup, the bolt in question--part of a slat in the plane's right wing--was removed for examination before being reinstalled and passing the maintenance check, the officials said.
The commission assumes the bolt was incorrectly reinstalled during the checkup, and subsequent checks did not discover the problem. The commission said it will continue its investigation while considering the possibility of a maintenance error on the part of the airline."
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