To: GBA
The loads one those locks and fasteners must be tremendous! They would be worse if the cargo bay were pressurized. The cargo bay will be heated but unpressurized.
To: Paleo Conservative
Isn't there a major concern with the damage which can occur to the carbon fiber components during shipping? The Boeing engineers must be very confident in the durability of these new materials.
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06/17/2006 6:52:14 AM PDT by
GarySpFc
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