Airbus to inspect A380 super-jumbos after cracks found
The cracks could reduce structural integrity, but repairs can be carried out during scheduled overhauls, according to the company
09 July 2019 - 17:51
Paris/London — Airbus will inspect the wings of its A380 double-decker jets after cracks were found on some planes.
The fissures could reduce the structural integrity of the wings if not repaired, according to the EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is drafting an airworthiness directive on the issue. Aircraft won’t need to be grounded, with fixes to be made during scheduled overhauls...
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