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How many Inertial Reference Systems are on a commercial aircraft?

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Approx 1948 Brasil Brazil Airliner…what is it? Taildragger?

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Has there ever been an uncommanded lowering of landing gear?

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What's the plug used on airliners for ground power?

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What is this tube connected to a 757 for?

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