Comments by "GH1618" (@GH-oi2jf) on "FAA says two Boeing planes have a problem with their wings" video.

  1. This is not unusual. It is receiving attention by the general media only because Boeing has been under extraordinary scrutiny because of the crashes and grounding. Similar problems come up from time to time for other aircraft, but are not noticed outside of specialized media. Here is an example xcerpted from a current airworthiness directive applying to Airbus: “SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-20-04, which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A318 and A319 series airplanes; Airbus SAS Model A320-111, -211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Airbus SAS Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. AD 2014-20-04 required repetitive inspections of the titanium angles between the belly fairing and the keel beam side panel, an inspection of the open holes of cracked titanium angles, and corrective action if necessary. This AD continues to require those actions, adds Model A320-216 airplanes, and requires a detailed inspection for, and replacement of, certain rivets, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks at the lower riveting of the four titanium angles that connect the belly fairing to the keel beam side panels. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.”
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