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Old 8th Apr 2024, 11:01
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Jhieminga
 
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An A320 stabiliser is just as substantial as any Boeing stabiliser, or any airliner stabiliser, with a centre box section that runs through the fuselage. All of those will most likely shear off in a similar fashion when ran into a jetbridge at a bit of speed.

The impact to the stabiliser means that a lot of the metalwork aft of the pressure dome in the fuselage needs to be inspected, repaired and attached to a new stabiliser. The impact to the wing means that the outboard wing section needs inspection of the spars (the rear one may well be damaged), skins and the aileron attachements. At the least, they need to put in an order for a new aileron but I'm willing to put money on more substantial inspections being needed on that wing. Even for a ferry permit (which, due to the damage to the tail, will not happen if you ask me).
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