FAA Finds 747 Evacuation System Fails Tests
New York The FAA chief said tests showed the Boeing 747 evacuation system unreliable with one chute failing to open during Roswell NM tests. He warned the jumbo may miss commercial service on schedule unless fixes allow 90 second full evacuation and said readiness for next week’s first flight was uncertain.
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Carbon Monoxide in Cigarettes Linked to Heart and Vision Impairment
Scientists reported evidence that low carbon monoxide levels from cigarette smoke can impair heart function and vision, potentially affecting driving safety. Studies note urban air and parking garages may exceed safety levels, with implications for smokers and those exposed to exhaust.
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Oklahoma Meteorite Found After Prairie Network Hunt
Scientists recovered a 21.6 pound stony meteorite near East City Oklahoma after a dramatic search via the Prairie Network. The rock’s fall on January 3 was captured by two camera stations prompting rapid examination of its cosmic origins.
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FAA to limit passengers on certain flights due to evacuation system
The FAA says cancer in the evacuation system prompts a cap of 225 passengers. Parachutes, inflated by compressed gas, could be improved by modifying inflation hoses and tapering the pillow to hug the plane better, with the problematic units located toward the rear near the cargo area.
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