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Originally Posted by GoldenRivet
well though he may have been under a relatively low load... i think back to the wing spar problems they had with the T6 a few years back which required inspection / replacement.
years of aerobatics and high G maneuvering could cause catastrophic structural failure during relatively low stress maneuvers.
think of a paper clip... bend it until it is straight. Now "overstress" it by bending it in half.
notice it doesnt break?
now do it again.
same result.
do it 20 more times
on that 21st bend, before you even get it bent very far... SNAP
same concept
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You would think that this would be looked for under very close scrutiny just due to the nature of the planes service life.
But then again stuff happens.