According to AAIB, there are no other systems within that vicinity, and the ELT contains stored energy capable of initiating a fire in the area where the most damage was found, even while the aircraft is not powered up. Investigators believe the fire that erupted was likely caused by the ELT. "Had this event occurred in flight it could pose a significant safety concern and raise challenges for the cabin crew in tackling the resulting fire," AAIB said in a statement. AAIB issued two safety recommendations for FAA, stating that the agency should make ELT systems in all Boeing 787 aircraft "inert until appropriate airworthiness actions can be completed." Authorities also recommend FAA conduct a safety review of installations of lithium-powered ELT systems in other aircraft types as well. - See more at: aviationtoday/av/topstories/UK-Officials-Urge-Airworthiness-Action-on-Boeing-787-Emergency-Locator-System_79714.html#.UepQKNJJ6Lo
Posted on: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 05:57:49 +0000
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