Pod Boy
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I have a long running argument with a person about the 'pod' looking things under the wings of the A380 (and other commercial jets). What i am talking about are the 5 or so 'pod' looking things that sit under each wing. I suspect that they encase hydraulics.

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Jonathan (99jolegg)
Jonathan (99jolegg)
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Joined: Jun 26, 2004 Posts: 4112 Location: UK
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I believe they encase the motors for the flaps and slats. In that case so they are aerodynamic 😀

Greg (FL050)
Greg (FL050)
First OfficerFirst Officer
Joined: Mar 29, 2005 Posts: 211 Location: Oklahoma
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Jon pretty much hit it. They are a part of the engine system that help run the flaps, slats, spoilers, and the rest of the systems in the wings.

leadfoot
leadfoot
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Joined: Mar 13, 2004 Posts: 368
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They also house the hinges associated with flap deployment. They could also theoreticaly help the airflow under the wings, not unlike flow fences.

Pod Boy
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Thanks for your help guys!!

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