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Forum: Tech Log

21st Jan 2012, 04:53

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Cracks found in A380 wing ribs

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Posted By zerozero

I've ridden the A380 (LH) and I would do so...

I've ridden the A380 (LH) and I would do so again.

The taxi ride to the airport is still the most dangerous part of the journey.

:)

But still, we need to call a spade a spade.

Bon voyage.

Forum: Tech Log

21st Jan 2012, 03:40

Replies: 123

Cracks found in A380 wing ribs

Views: 87,126

Posted By zerozero

Well, let's be fair. That engine came apart...

Well, let's be fair.

That engine came apart thanks to a failed oil seal.

But it's like they say: One structural failure can ruin your whole day (cracks or shrapnel? Who's counting?)

:bored:

Forum: Tech Log

5th Jan 2012, 18:38

Replies: 123

Cracks found in A380 wing ribs

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Posted By zerozero

Design margins are too thin these days as...

Design margins are too thin these days as engineers try to save weight.

This is why DC6s are still in revenue service today. The margins were greater then, admittedly, as they used sliderules and...

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