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Old 01-25-2012, 11:57 AM
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First they said they found minor cracks and air worthiness was not a factor. Then they said they found additional cracks and airworthiness was not a factor. Now they say they found more cracks which could affect the integrety of the airframe. H-m-m-m-m-m.
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Old 01-26-2012, 01:29 AM
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First they said they found minor cracks and air worthiness was not a factor. Then they said they found additional cracks and airworthiness was not a factor. Now they say they found more cracks which could affect the integrety of the airframe. H-m-m-m-m-m.
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Source? Hadn't seen this latest development.
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Old 01-26-2012, 08:12 AM
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A4A Smart brief for ATA. I get it every day and it is a good source for general information
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Old 01-26-2012, 11:19 AM
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From Today's A4A Smart breif:
BUSINESS JANUARY 25, 2012, 4:47 P.M. ET Airbus Reveals Cause of A380 Cracks
BY DANIEL MICHAELS AND DAVID PEARSON
Airbus said new cracks found recently in the wings of A380 superjumbo jetliners stem from design and production issues, not structural fatigue from flying.

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In AvWeek the article explains its a production issue, not structural, so they will change they way they build it to avoid the stress cracks???????
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