Before revision: Carbon-fibre-reinforced polymers Rudder of Airbus A310 Advantages over a traditional rudder made from sheet aluminium are: 25% reduction in weight 95% reduction in components by combining parts and forms into simpler moulded parts.
After revision: Disadvantages: hazards relating to hail stones, or bird impacts, while aircraft are flying or while on the groundCarbon-fibre-reinforced polymers Rudder of Airbus A310 Advantages over a traditional rudder made from sheet aluminium are: 25% reduction in weight 95% reduction in components by combining parts and forms into simpler moulded parts.