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Microfractures are unseen and contribute to metal fatigue. Is this reason enough to decommission aircraft after reaching a determined maxi-

mum number of flight hours?

Posted - April 19, 2018
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  • 5835
    They use an ohmmeter now to test the exact degree of crystallization.
      April 19, 2018 2:56 PM MDT
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  • 17593
    Yes

    I'm wondering if Southwest's luck is running out regarding flying old planes.
      April 19, 2018 6:57 PM MDT
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  • 5614
    You are my first "Asker's Pick". I don't plan to use it often. Methink it disenfranchises other members.
      April 20, 2018 8:50 AM MDT
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  • 17593

    I'm not really a fan either, but since you did bestow upon me this great honor......a round for the whole house on me!
      April 20, 2018 10:32 PM MDT
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  • 3719
    Not the other way round? The fractures being an effect of metal-fatigue?

    I'm not sure age alone is a guide to condition; but it would certainly call for regular testing. 
      April 20, 2018 9:00 PM MDT
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