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9/23/09

Latimes.com: Europe's aviation agency issues safety warning for instrument on Airbus A330, A340 jets

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Europe's aviation agency issues safety warning for instrument on Airbus A330, A340 jets

The European Aviation Safety Agency has issued a safety warning for an instrument to measure air speed that is used on Airbus A330 and A340 jets. The directive in effect from Wednesday says malfunctions have been reported in the instruments, known as pitot probes. The Cologne-based agency says the problem may originate with manufacturer Goodrich and could cause an in-flight air leak that would cause incorrect pressure and airspeed readings. Goodrich is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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