In the vast expanse of the skies where safety reigns supreme, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has sounded a clear call to action this week, focusing its attention on the towering presence of the Airbus A380.

Like vigilant guardians, they have pinpointed a potential risk lurking within the very structure of these immense wings. In an effort to prevent any unforeseen incidents, The EASA’s directive has focused on one specific vulnerability—the finding of cracks on the airbus a350
wings—in an attempt to prevent any unanticipated incidents.

Small cracks that like whispering in the night have been connected to hydrogen absorption-induced cracking, a process that appears during long ground storage durations. In response to an alarming trend of damage being found during airworthiness inspections, the EASA has issued a rule that focuses on the inspection of feet attached to 24 metallic alloy ribs.

The authorities blames this cracking, which is most common during extended periods of ground storage under certain environmental circumstances, on cracking brought on by hydrogen absorption, namely in the type-7449 alloy.

The goal of EASA’s recommended checks is to quickly address these vulnerabilities by focusing on about 100 of the earliest A380s up to MSN109. Operators will be essential in making sure that the required maintenance is carried out in order to maintain the highest safety standards.

Previous EASA directives have addressed the effects of long-term storage on A380 wing structures, with concerns expressed about the intervals between inspections for different components. Several airlines decided to put their airbus a350 900 fiji airways into long-term storage as a result of the pandemic-induced reduction in international air travel. However, a lot of operators have added the model back to their fleets due to the increase in demand.