To: Prophet in the wilderness
The military has the B-52 on it's books ( correct me if I am wrong ) up until 2040. Whoa! What about metal fatigue?
46 posted on
05/26/2006 11:40:39 AM PDT by
Aquinasfan
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To: Aquinasfan
Whoa! What about metal fatigue?They are taken apart many times during their flying life. Critical areas and parts are inspected, magnafluxed for cracks etc, and replaced or repaired as needed. It may be an old dog but it is a good dog and still will deliver a nasty nasty bite.
49 posted on
05/26/2006 12:21:59 PM PDT by
cpdiii
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To: Aquinasfan; Prophet in the wilderness
Whoa! What about metal fatigue? They only fly 400 hours per year
To: Aquinasfan
utilization of aircraft by the military is extremely low, I encoutered a KC-135 pilot who flies a plane twice her age, and in airline service would only be comming up on its first heavy check.
55 posted on
05/26/2006 12:43:12 PM PDT by
Energy Alley
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To: Aquinasfan
I can only guess that they replace that part if it needs to be replaced.
56 posted on
05/26/2006 11:08:51 PM PDT by
Prophet in the wilderness
(PSALM 53 : 1 The FOOL hath said in his heart , There is no GOD .)
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