Boeing took a key step toward getting its first 787 in the air after completing the static testing necessary to validate the side-of-body modification work performed last month (ATWOnline, Nov. 17). Full analysis of the results will not be concluded for about 10 days, it said. During the tests, the leading and trailing edges were subjected to their limit load of about 2.5 g. The 150% structural tests required for certification are planned for spring. The modification comprised installation of new fittings at 34 stringer locations in the joint where the wing attaches to the fuselage. It has been completed on the first two flight test aircraft and the static test airframe. The flight test aircraft, ZA001 and ZA002, are back on the flight line and it is expected that taxi and gauntlet tests will be conducted over the next two weeks as the Dec. 22 first flight approaches. According to sources in Everett, Boeing is considering flying the 787 and 747-8F on the same day.
- Jeg tror ikke at de flyr samme dag...saavidt jeg har hoert i loepet av dagen i dag ligger 787 an til aa fly 8 dager tidligere enn CNN....den 14 Desember er datoen jeg har hoert fra flere kilder i dag....787 er naa klar...ZA001 er tanket opp og gjennomfoerer en del taxi tester.....det skal jobbes gjennom helgen og den 09 Desember er satt som "Milestone Dato" (Sertifisert for Flight)....
