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To: Mean Daddy

I didn’t work on those but have worked on winglets for other aircraft. They make a big difference in efficiently. Easily pay for themselves. It is an expensive project as an add on. Besides the usual design, testing, analysis, and manufacturing you have what is called a “supplemental type certificate” to allow them to be used on the aircraft in question. All huge expenses.


41 posted on 09/30/2025 3:48:20 PM PDT by Organic Panic ('Was I molested. I think so' - Ashley Biden in response to her father joining her in the shower.)
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To: Organic Panic

I was amazed at how expensive everything was on a plane. Similar to a nuclear plant where you’re paying for testing & certification on parts.


52 posted on 09/30/2025 5:22:52 PM PDT by Mean Daddy
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