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Old 2nd September 2011 | 01:00
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Originally Posted by Dozy
F-GZCP was an A330-203. As far as I know, they didn't retrofit design changes from later models to later production runs of earlier models because of the training issues that would ensue (pilots reported a significant difference in feel between the old system and the new). So for the moment let's assume that F-GZCP was of the old design when it came to the rudder controls.
This page won't directly specify the status Enhanced or not of the aircraft. Only the serial number indirectly will.



There is no training issue between both versions, at most a PDF document to log on.
You simply don't retrofit an earlier model in newer Enhanced one. Enhanced is much much more than a design change in the rudder engineering, starting with the size of rudder + fin.
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