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  1. Ruag

    FAA / EASA's policy prohibits flying with known cracks in primary structure

    Hello everyone! Does anybody know if exists a similar advisory circular to AC23-13a for large A/C also? Thx.
  2. Ruag

    Structural pressure test after big repair in fuselage

    Hi everyone, Does anybody have experience in performing a structural pressure test (not a simple leakage test) after fuselage skin repair (500x500 mm doubler)? Shall I really take care of it? Is it sufficient to reach the pressure relief valve setting? Does anybody have guidelines or procedures...
  3. Ruag

    Classification of minor & major repair

    Hi guys, Can anybody help me to understand how can I classify a repair? I mean, which variables do I have to consider to come to a major or minor repair for critical or not critical parts. Is a repair on critical parts always a major repair? I appreciate your feedback, Cheers, D.
  4. Ruag

    Crack Definition

    Good day guys, Do you know if there is a std definition of crack? I have heard that in NDT there is a crack when the length of the defect is three times more than its width. Unfortunately I have not found any document stating that. Thanks, D.
  5. Ruag

    Abuse Loads

    Hi guys, does anyone know something about "abuse loads"? Can you suggest me some references or give me some tips how to quantify them? Thanks!
  6. Ruag

    Kc value in RAPID material database

    Hi, back to RAPID again. Does anybody know the origin of the Kc=153 ksi sqr(in) tabulated in the material database of 2024-T3? It should have something to do with the apparent fracture toughness. I can't find any clarification in the letterature. Thanks!
  7. Ruag

    RAPID software

    Hi, Does anybody have experience with RAPID? Ref. http://airportaircraftsafetyrd.tc.faa.gov/Programs/AgingAircraft/Commuter/rapid/ Does the model take into account fastener bearing? How? Does the model take into account crack proximity to the next hole? How? Thanks, Ruag

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