FAA: Boeing 787s need to be powered off every 120 days
Credit: Courtesy, Boeing
Boeing is working on a software fix for 787 generator control units (GCUs), but in the meantime FAA has ordered 787 operators to power off Dreamliners at least once every 120 days to avoid the potential loss of electrical power in flight. During laboratory testing, Boeing discovered a problem with...
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