Former American Airlines Airbus A300B4-605R being scrapped, March 2009. This aircraft, MSN 462, was operated by American Airlines for approximately 21 years before being withdrawn from service.
I took these pictures in a single afternoon at the Victorville Airport (VCV), also known as the Southern California Logistics Airport.
Note the convex shape of the aft pressure bulkhead.
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Former American Airlines Airbus A300B4-605R being scrapped, March 2009.
Aft lavatory compartment is visible through doorway. Doors and other parts that can be refurbished and re-sold have been removed. Notice the yellow and black safety band, used in service to warn airline personnel of an open door.
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Former American Airlines Airbus A300B4-605R being scrapped, March 2009.
Construction machines like this Caterpillar are used to tear the aircraft apart after engines, landing gear and other components have been removed.
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Former American Airlines Airbus A300B4-605R being scrapped, March 2009.
The cockpit from N7055A was removed carefully, and may have been sold relatively intact.
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Former American Airlines Airbus A300B4-605R being scrapped, March 2009.
Close look at the inner structure of the right wing, after the outer wing panel was torn off.
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