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Old Jan 7, 2012, 3:34 am
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Fendant
 
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Don't worry, this is absolutely normal and happens in all aircraft programs. The structure is calculated to mitigate this risk. It is just a caution advise to perform a thorough careful detailed check during routine maintenance.

I recall it happend with the 747 in the 1990's, where finally the section where the nose gear loads are transferred into the structure had to be reinforced during heavy maintenance checks.
Numerous events like this also occurred in the DC9/ MD60 / 717 program.
The same thing happened with the 787 during early flight tests.
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