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
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temporal
Describes the general mechanical process by which metal aircraft parts degrade over time due to repeated stresses from flight.
Aircraft maintenance programs commonly schedule detailed inspections of critical components based on accumulated takeoff and landing cycles (flight cycles) rather than solely on calendar time.
November 20, 2025
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temporal
Inspection intervals for structural parts are often defined by cycle thresholds to address wear that accumulates with each takeoff and landing.
Inspections of critical aircraft components, such as engine mounts, are commonly scheduled based on accumulated takeoffs and landings (flight cycles).
November 04, 2025
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technical
Maintenance intervals for structural and engine-related components are frequently tied to the number of flight cycles rather than calendar time.
Fractures in aircraft engine mounts can result in engine separation from a wing, creating a critical structural failure risk for the aircraft.
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technical
Describes a general failure mode and its safety implications for aircraft structures.