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It's also worth noting that airframes in general are usually governed by number of flight hours more then anything else. So if you're not racking them up, then
by XorNot 3y ago
It's also worth noting that airframes in general are usually governed by number of flight hours more then anything else. So if you're not racking them up, then all your wear parts are lasting a lot longer.
- m2fkxy 3y agoDepends on their route profile. It is a combination of flight hours and cycles (ie. take-offs + landings). There also are calendar limits to maintenance operations.
- V__ 3y agoI thought start/landings meaning pressure cycles were a more important metric?
- notahacker 3y agoGenerally an airframe's maintenance requirements will have specified maintenance intervals for both and also in months, with the maintenance check and part replacements being carried out whichever occurs first. (and different parts are exposed to different types of metal stress. A lot of the most expensive life limited parts are fitted to engines) Fuel consumption, one of the biggest cost disadvantages of older aircraft, is more closely related to hours than cycles