An in-flight fire is one of the most dangerous occurrences that could happen during flight. Pilots and crew have minutes to act before the fire leads to a catastrophic event. In this Internet research assignment, research an aircraft fire incident article either in-flight or on the ground. Carefully describe the event step-by-step:How did the fire start?Was it extinguished and, if so, how?What damage occurred?Any findings or recommendations?This is a general assignment but intended to get you familiar with the resources available pertaining to aviation maintenance as well as to broaden your knowledge of aircraft fuel systems. Below are some recommended resources to get you started:General Aviation NewsAviation WeekAVM MagazineDOM MagazineHunt LibraryAfter conducting your research, write a one to two-page synopsis of your findings. Page requirements do not include your cover page and reference page. document. Your submission is expected to be grammatically sound, free of spelling errors, and formatted according to the current APA Edition. Provide at least one in-text citation and separate reference page to support your research. Refer to activity 1.3 – Introduction to Internet Research Assignments for specific assignment requirements. View the evaluation rubric below for grading guidelines.
