Power socket on the A380

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FlyboyAl

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I know the 380 has power sockets, and I know they are US 2 pin, but is it just a 2 pin or 2 pin and a round earth?
I don't want to take an earthed cord with me and find that there is no hole for the earth pin and I can't use it.
 
Because why would airbus make an international aircraft with australian sockets, when they are only good in Australia.
We all know that US sytems and configuratiuons dominate the world!
Plus I have read they are US sockets on this forum, it just did not say which US socket.
 
Because why would airbus make an international aircraft with australian sockets, when they are only good in Australia.

Airbus already has . From Fly - Onboard - Communication

PC power is available in First, Business and Premium Economy on selected international B747-400 and in Business on all international A330-300 aircraft. This system provides 110V AC (60 Hz) power and accepts most household power plugs including: Australian 2 or 3 pin, European 2 pin, Japanese 2 or 3 pin and USA 2 or 3 pin. Customers using UK 2 or 3 pin plugs need to use an adaptor

for the 380, the webpage isn't clear but I believe it takes normal Australian plugs in economy; can't recall the 1st/business sockets but wouldn't be surprised for it to be same as the 330
 
They have a socket that fits Australian and US and European plugs, but not British/Singaporean/HKG, IIRC.

There is a hole for earth.
 
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Thanks Dave - our posts must have crossed in the ether but your answer was much more authoritative than mine

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