Cracks Trigger Airbus A380 Wing-Spar Inspections

Credit: Nigel Howarth/AWST
WASHINGTON—Airbus and EASA are developing an inspection program for Airbus A380 wing outer rear spars (ORS) after reports of cracks on in-service aircraft. The program, revealed in a proposed EASA airworthiness directive (AD) published July 5, targets “the 25 oldest wing sets” in the A380 in-service...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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