ADVISORY/FAA to Order Emergency 767 Elevator Checks; Possible Mechanical Anomaly on Boeing 767 May Discount Deliberate Action Theory.

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ADVISORY...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHO:     The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to
         release an emergency airworthiness directive concerning Boeing
         767 elevator components, according to document obtained by
         Aviation Week's Aviation Now.com, the leading Internet portal
         serving the $1 trillion global aviation and aerospace
         industry.

WHAT:    The rule highlights a problem that strengthens Egyptian
         claims that an overlooked mechanical anomaly could have helped
         bring down EgyptAir Flight 990.

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