AO283 post 177 concerning rudder doublet testing
Rudder doublets were not required nor were they tested/attempted during certification of Airbus A300 (AA587 aircraft) nor were doublets attempted/ required of Boeing 767 / 757 certification.
When asked about rudder doublets testing by Airbus while investigating the smoking wreckage of AA587, the Airbus safety/ pilot representative on site stated the "no they are not tested during certification, the vertical stabilizer would likely detach from the aircraft."
I doubt if other Airbus or Boeing commercial aircraft types are rudder doublet tested either.
Last edited by SKS777FLYER; 30th Nov 2015 at 19:27.
Reason: AO283