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May 9, 2015 · Fundamentals

FAA Issues Warning About Potential Boeing 787 Software Bug That Could Cause Loss of Aircraft Control After 248 Days

The FAA has warned airlines that a potential software bug in Boeing 787 aircraft could cause a generator control unit overflow after 248 days of continuous operation, leading to loss of AC power and possible loss of aircraft control, prompting an airworthiness directive for a software fix.