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Old 11-07-2012 | 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by cadetdrivr
Additional details about the Airbus A320 Series Extended Service Goal:

Airbus Press Release (2008)

Airbus Presentation Update (2011, pages 13-19)
Just looked at these links. Depending on which "Extended Warranty" you buy, the allowable life of the 320 can go 90,000 cycles and 180,000 hours!!

Put another way: 180,000 hours is 20.54 years airborne.
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