Originally Posted by
bse118
Seriously?
Take a look at what happened with the A380's introduction and major technical problems (and grounding) therein.
Take a look at all the other times the FAA has issued groundings for technical faults in existing airplane model.
This is a significant issue. But no need to declare the plane a failure.
+1
Originally Posted by
Sykes
The FAA AD has no authority over the operation of a LOT aircraft; however, good sense suggests that they would ground the plane too ... plus most regulatory bodies worldwide follow in the footsteps of the FAA on issues like this.
I thought they have authority over US airspace?
(I could be incorrect.. )
Last edited by iluv2fly; Jan 16, 2013 at 5:00 pm
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