News Analysis: Vested interests reporting about Cracks In Commercial New Composite Airliner Wings are apparently of ‘No Problem’ (to those who want to make sure the Stock Price does not fall). The aloof attitude shown evidences their Complete Incomprehension of the Technical Physics at work stressing the Composite Wings. If cracks are seen on new Wings prior to assembly, what will happen when those Same Wings are Stressed in Flight in Frigid Temperatures at Cruise Altitude?
Predictable Metal Wings (with Many Decades of Commercial Airline Experience) can have cracks in them of various natures and locations. What can Airlines expect of Carbon/Carbon Composites with next to NO History in Entire Commercial Airline Applications?
Airlines trying to save money by having Aircraft which burn less fuel is laudable; the Problem is in the Execution in trying to do so. Their hopeful savings may end up being of extreme cost by having gone down the Carbon/Carbon Composite Aircraft Road.
One Thing is for CERTAIN: In Aviation, “Flight” Will ‘Always and in All Ways’ Demonstrate the Folly of Incorrect Design Assumptions, Erroneous Material Selections, and/or Flawed Manufacturing Procedures.
“Time” is “Flight’s” Co-Conspirator in demonstrating Aviation Engineering Ignorance.
Reality.
Reference: http://tinyurl.com/meq7hoe