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Cracks Found in Airbus A380 Wing Ribs
THE discovery of tiny cracks in one of the wings of a Qantas A380 under extensive repair in Singapore has led to the detection of similar problems in four other Airbus superjumbos worldwide. The cracks - less than a centimetre long - in the wing ribs of the A380s do not pose an immediate threat to the safety of the aircraft. The ribs are vertical fixtures that stabilise the wings. But their detection is expected to prompt Airbus to issue a service bulletin to airlines later this month requiring… (www.smh.com.au) Plus d'info...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Yea, tiny cracks, no problem. Uh, sure EADS I believe you.
Big cracks have little cracks upon their back, to bite them.
Little cracks have smaller cracks,
And so ad infinitem.
Little cracks have smaller cracks,
And so ad infinitem.
WOW... This young of a Fleet.... I won't fly in one of them. Not surprised either of this showing up. All that weight adds up to a lot of stress.
Ya, I just got done reading another article about these cracks. Very interesting.
is there a way AB can blame this on the pilots?
I guess the wing-rib cracks should be there - then ? It's OK ?
Give us a break - here on the ground and locked into the glide paths
from Hell.
Give us a break - here on the ground and locked into the glide paths
from Hell.