At least one of the flap actuators (screw jacks) was stated as being extended 12cm. The nice thing about screw jacks is they maintain the same state after hydraulic pressure/flow is removed. There is zero chance an impact can cause one to move.
i think you'll find that the opposite is the case. the md80 does in fact have flap actuators and slat actuators. if they hydraulic system is depressurised they will gravity extend
Last edited by Wirelock; 20th Sep 2008 at 06:26.
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