On 6/23/2010 9:58 PM, Morgans wrote:
An aircraft should be rated to take the stated load, of say 6G positive, to
4G negative,_PLUS_ a safety factor, usually from 125% to 150% of the
maximum load. (and here is the big kicker in this case)_WITHOUT_ doing
permanent damage at the rated load. NEVER doing damage. Not even fatigue
damage after "X" number of cycles.

Isn't this true only until the maximum service life has been reached?

Paul
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