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Old 12th November 2009 | 17:47
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Mr @ Spotty M
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It does indeed N707ZS.
To correct what has been posted before.
All Airbus aircraft have a DSG (Design Service Goal) in Flight hours & cycles.
Some older Airbus a/c have a ESG (Extended Service Goal) or LOV which is the same thing, which is an extension of the flight hour & cycle life.
Once the ESG or LOV limit is reached it no longer meets FAA or EASA requirements and ends up being used for Cola cans.
Boeing however do not have such a system yet, but has already published figures of what the life limit is going to be on current Boeing types.
This will come in very shortly due to FAA ageing fleet requirements.
I hope this helps answer your question purplehelmet.
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