Delayed 747-8 Set For Pre-Flight Shake Tests
Despite announcing a delay to first flight of the 747-8 into early 2010, Boeing is preparing for the flight campaign with key ground vibration tests (GVT) on RC501, the first 747-8, scheduled Oct. 11. The vibration test involves shaking the entire airframe and is used to determine if the structure...
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