XWB
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Post by XWB on Feb 24, 2013 19:42:43 GMT 1
MSN5000 was moved to the "torture chamber" on November 21 last year. "Today our #A350XWB Static Test Specimen was transferred from our Roger Béteille Final Assembly Line to Lagardère site!" Static tests should start next month.  A350 XWB Full Scale Static Test Aircraft by EADSpics, on Flickr |
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XWB
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Post by XWB on Feb 28, 2013 10:11:08 GMT 1
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Baroque
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Post by Baroque on May 1, 2013 19:28:01 GMT 1
Things are a bit quiet on this one. It's May and I think we're due for some kind of official word on whether the tests are in progress.  |
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XWB
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Post by XWB on May 1, 2013 21:33:14 GMT 1
I'm pretty convinced that Aribus is already doing static tests, otherwise it is nearly impossible to fly in the next 2 months.
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philidor
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Post by philidor on May 1, 2013 22:01:45 GMT 1
Usually, you don't hear much about these tests unless they have been completed ... or something has broken.
No news, good news ?
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XWB
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Post by XWB on May 1, 2013 22:06:02 GMT 1
Precisely.
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Post by XWB on May 28, 2013 13:06:22 GMT 1
It appears that Airbus has successfully completed the wing load test at 125%.
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Post by Jkkw on May 28, 2013 13:30:01 GMT 1
It appears that Airbus has successfully completed the wing load test at 125%. Is this where the wing is bended up and eventually, in later tests bent to destruction? |
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Baroque
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Post by Baroque on May 28, 2013 14:02:01 GMT 1
Is this where the wing is bended up and eventually, in later tests bent to destruction? Correct. The ultimate load test later must take it up to at least 150% load before it breaks. |
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howard
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Post by howard on May 30, 2013 13:54:58 GMT 1
Testing to destruction is not a requirement, only getting to "ultimate load". Testing to destruction provides data as to the final margins on the wings design, which may be useful for later modifications to the aircraft. It is not required for certification, however.
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