under or near fuel tanks in some transport-category aircraft (Daschle, 1996, p6). This may be achieved by installing additional insulation between such heat sources and fuel tanks that must be colorated with heat-generating equipment such as hot air ducting and air conditioning packs.Boeing (McKenna, 1997, p34) also is investigating modifying 747s with a vented air gap to direct ram air between the air-conditioning packs and the bottom of the fuel tank. This might provide a cooling flow as well as some insulation effect. Another possibility is directing ram air into the center tank to sweep explosive vapors overboard. But that could have significant environmental considerations, since it would involve dumping hydrocarbons in the atmosphere5.0 CONCLUSIONSafety has always been the main concern of the aircraft industries will always be until aircrafts are designed so that their fuel tanks are safeguarded against conditions that could trigger an explosion. From. After what have happened to Trans World Airlines Flight, we are able to understand ways to reduce Fuel tank explosion. We have found that both fuel flammability and faulty electrical components can have serious consequences, but now we have learnt and will try to capatalise on itSignificant consideration should be given to the development of airplane design modifications, such as nitrogen-inerting systems and the addition of insulation between heat-generating equipment and fuel tanks to increase the safety of both passengers and crewmembers. Appropriate modifications should apply to newly certified airplanes and where feasible, to existing airplanes.6.0 RECOMMENDATIONSWe must look at developing a method that include inert gas generators and to keep fuel cool and out of explosive range. An increased level of safety must justify new protective features with minimum added complexity, weight and operational constraints.By taking these point under consideration and reviewing the po...
