Topic: Bleed Air

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VATBS vs AQAP
Episode 185 1:25:02 - 1:28:05

185: VATBS vs AQAP

Aviation Safety, Toxic Engine Fumes

A growing number of reports indicate that toxic oil fumes are entering the cabins and cockpits of commercial aircraft through the "bleed air" systems. These incidents, often involving Rolls Royce engines and Mobil jet oil, have caused pilots to become dizzy and ill during flights. The aviation industry is accused of covering up the problem to avoid the high costs of redesigning engine seal rings.