Dirty RAT prompts A380 inspections

Airbus A380 operators face repetitive inspections of ram air turbines (RATs) to ensure water is not accumulating in the gearbox, where it could freeze and prevent the backup power-generation system from working when needed. EASA issued a proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) Dec. 6 that would...

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