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Old Nov 1, 2019 | 7:01 pm
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number_6
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Given that all required 738s have now been inspected, one would assume no further cracking will be found .... pretty impressive by QF to complete the inspections within 7 days when originally scheduled over 7 months. Interesting that the cracks in all 3 planes are at the same bolt, suggests some miscalculation of the strain loading, perhaps during landing bounces. Should be an easy fix, and doubt there is any impact on schedules as its only 4% of the 738 fleet; maybe cause some other planes to defer maintenance until after the return to service of the pickle forks .
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