The attribute of an Aircraft structure that permits it to retain its required residual strength for a period of unrepaired use after the failure or partial failure of a principal structural element.
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Posted in Aircraft Structure Terms | Tagged Structure
The period of time (in flight cycles or flight hours, or both) established at design and/or certification of the aircraft during which the airplane structure is anticipated to be reasonably free from significant cracking.
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The attribute of an Aircraft structure that permits it to retain its required residual strength for a period of use, generally take off and landing cycles, after the structure has sustained a given level of fatigue, corrosion, or accidental or discrete source damage.
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Fatigue critical structure means airplane structure that is susceptible to fatigue cracking that could contribute to a catastrophic failure, as determined in accordance with 14 CFR §25.571. Fatigue critical structure includes structure, which, if repaired or altered, could be susceptible to fatigue cracking and contribute to a catastrophic failure. Such structure may be part of [...]
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Posted in Aircraft Structure Terms, Aviation Maintenance Terms, FAA Terms | Tagged 14 CFR 26.41, Damage Tolerance, DTE, Structure
V-tail – A design which utilizes two slanted tail surfaces to perform the same functions as the surfaces of a conventional elevator and rudder configuration. The fixed surfaces act as both horizontal and vertical stabilizers. The most popular V-tailed aircraft in mass production was the Beechcraft Bonanza Model 35, often known as the V-tail Bonanza [...]
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Posted in Aircraft, Aircraft Systems Terms | Tagged Aircraft, FAA Pilot's Handbook, Structure, Tail, Video
