> Not exactly a single point of failure. It is a safe-life part, so yes, it is a single point of failure part for that engine. And, if something fails unexpect

> Not exactly a single point of failure. It is a safe-life part, so yes, it is a single point of failure part for that engine. And, if something fails unexpectedly, it could significantly damage the wing too, as has happened in the past with deadly consequences. The problem being encountered on two other test planes, makes it a lot more problematic, as the probability of the second engine shearing off then becomes a lot, lot higher.