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QF A380 grounded
http://m.theage.com.au/travel/travel...207-1r5bf.html
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Ummm SQ has already had quite a few of their fleet "grounded" while they preform checks and repairs...
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I'm curious about these "cracks" since in an earlier life I owned a non-ferrous (read Aluminium) foundry and I've seen plenty of "cracks" - generally non critical. Most would have been sanded, machined or polished off before the part was placed into service.
Cracks could be from the manufacture process, the assembly process, stress, corrosion, or combination of the above etc I'm surprised that QF has yet to issue a more detailed description or photo of these "non important" cracks. It would re-assure customers in these large flying machines. |
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update on the wing cracks
looks like Airbus parts built in the UK has again let down Qantas - Airbus
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ring-firm.html |
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Just heard on the news that a third 380 has been grounded due to cracks.
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VH-OQD is the affected aircraft
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and so on it will be down the whole alphabet I would say!
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Qantas stating no A380's are currently grounded!
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Yes OQD is going for the reconfiguration!
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