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The airline found one jackscrew without enough lubrication on Wednesday. The external four-link connector is based on the same MicroGiga connector used by 4x Infiniband, but uses jackscrews instead of the quick-release latches that Infiniband cables use. Federal investigators determined that a lack of grease on the jet's jackscrew - a tail component that helps move the plane's stabilizer and sets the angle of flight - likely caused the crash. |
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jackscrew - screw-operated jack