Originally Posted by
Big Pistons Forever
Airbus tried to skate over the obvious issue of what would protect the tank in the event of a belly landing ..
Indeed an issue , but frankly when was the last time an A320 family aircraft did a belly landing ?
On an anecdotal remark, I flew (and still do) some single engine aircraft where the fuel tank is located between the engine and the cockpit , and even one where part of the tank was between my legs.
All certified by EASA and we alll wonder how it can be determined a "safe" design . ., Agreed they do not carry 200 pax but as the old saying goes, ,when there is a will, there always is a way.
