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I'm wanting to know why the A330-200 freighter seems to have sprouted a big goiter underneath the nose in the vicinity of the nose gear well. All the images of the 300-200 freighter on the Airbus web site show it, but of course there's no information.

Anybody got a clue? I can't think of a reason for it to be there.

J

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Looking at the deck layouts, I'd hazard a guess and suggest that to cram in an extra full container on the lower deck, they've dropped and moved the nosewheel well structure forward to allow them to fit in full containers with no space left.

Just a thought, only other possible theory was bigger diameter nosewheels for increased loads, but the size of the bulge would suggest we're not just talking and extra inch or 2. I'd go with my 1st theory.

Will ask our Airbus rep next time he's in the hangar.

Eng

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Thanks Paolo! Is there any chance you have some connection with EADS/Airbus?? I have some more technical questions on the A330-200 Freighter...

Ciao!

J

Sorry no connection at all, I would like to have !!

Bye Paolo

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