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Aviation Safety - Fire Issues Term Paper

When even a small fire can damage systems that the pilot and crew need to fly and land the plane safely, this is a serious and significant issue that should be addressed quickly. Despite this, little has apparently been done regarding this problem. As for what should be recommended for future research and study, there are two that are the most significant. First, cockpit safety must be further addressed through the use of smoke detectors, circuit breakers that will stop fires and problems from spreading, and other issues that will be helpful for the future. When this problem is not addressed it does not really matter how safe the passenger cabin is, because the safety of the flight and the landing generally depends on the pilot and the crew. The second recommendation...

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While this is undoubtedly a costly maneuver, there is more to life than how much something costs, and not using the best and safest materials indicates that the airline industry does not believe that their passengers lives are worth the cost.
Works Cited

Adams, K. (1999). A new approach to cockpit and cabin fire safety. Air Safety Week.

In-Flight fires wreak havoc with systems reliability. (2003). Air Safety Week.

Knutson, L.L. (1998). FAA wants more fire-retardant insulation on airplanes. Associated Press.

McSweeny, T.E. (1999). We're improving cabin safety. USA Today.

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Works Cited

Adams, K. (1999). A new approach to cockpit and cabin fire safety. Air Safety Week.

In-Flight fires wreak havoc with systems reliability. (2003). Air Safety Week.

Knutson, L.L. (1998). FAA wants more fire-retardant insulation on airplanes. Associated Press.

McSweeny, T.E. (1999). We're improving cabin safety. USA Today.
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