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TAP Air Portugal Airbus A330-200 (CS-TUC) taxiing with the Los Angeles skyline in the background.

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📝 Spotter's notes

Photo taken at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – a common destination for TAP's A330 fleet in North America.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration CS-TUC
ICAO Type A332
Model A330-200
Manufacturer Airbus
Airline TAP Air Portugal
Airline Code TAP / TP
Livery TAP Air Portugal standard livery
Military Civilian

🔧 Technicals

Engine Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or General Electric CF6-80E1A3 (TAP operates both, but likely CF6-80E1A3 for CS-TUC)
Thrust Up to 316 kN (71,500 lbf) per engine
Wingspan 60.3 meters
Length 58.8 meters
Height 17.4 meters
MTOW 242,000 kg
Range 13,450 km
Capacity Up to 406 passengers (typical 246-280 in two class)
Cruise Speed 871 km/h
Noise Rating Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 compliance, typical takeoff: ~86-98 dB