Fatigue cracks can develop in metal aircraft components such as engine mounts as a result of repeated vibration and accumulated flight cycles, potentially leading to structural fractures.
November 20, 2025
high
temporal
Describes the general mechanical process by which metal aircraft parts degrade over time due to repeated stresses from flight.
Inspections of critical aircraft components, such as engine mounts, are commonly scheduled based on accumulated takeoffs and landings (flight cycles).
November 04, 2025
high
technical
Maintenance intervals for structural and engine-related components are frequently tied to the number of flight cycles rather than calendar time.