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Re:Boeing knew of flaw in part linked to UPS plane crash by atoav on Saturday January 17, 2026 @03:33AM (#46656296)
If my elevator manufacturer sent me a note about my elevator wire, but says I have to not do anything, because it is probably nothing my number 1 question would be:

Why did you need to tell me about the wire then?

The answer is an attempt to transfer the liability to me. The liability for a thing they think could happen, but didn't tell me about.

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Re:Boeing knew of flaw in part linked to UPS plane crash by jacquesm on Saturday January 17, 2026 @06:48AM (#46657285)
That's a very astute observation, I had not clued in to this and I'll be looking for that pattern from now on. Thank you.
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Re:Boeing knew of flaw in part linked to UPS plane crash by butvacuum on Saturday January 17, 2026 @08:12AM (#46657802)
It is, unfortunately, a thing. And, far more common than most realize. Responsibility hot potatoe sucks.
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