Hardlife vs softlife
Hardlife vs softlife
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Does any one know that the definition of hardlife and softlife (or hardtime and softtime) of a Aircraft component?
thanks.
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RE: Hardlife vs softlife
Some information on this subject is available in FAA Advisory Circulars at WWW.faa.gov/ --on the left side click on Regulation & Policies then click on Advisory Circulars. In the search box type in "Hard Time" or "Soft Time". This will bring up a few AC's that pertain to maintenance and certification
For specific information you should contact your local governing authority.
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RE: Hardlife vs softlife
When the hard time threshold is reached, the part/component must be removed from service mandatory.In case of soft time, you must remove the part from service when accessible. E.g. when a part in an engine has a softtime of 10000 hrs, you must not remove the engine from service to be disassembled and remove/overhaul the part when the engine reaches 10000 hrs and when there is no other reason to remove it; but when the engine is removed for any other reason, at e.g. 12000 hrs, you must remove the part with the soft time of 10000 hrs is exceeded.
I hope this answers your question.
Rgds avio