Safety Analysis

Strut Stuff

Editorial Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 11:56 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Landing gear struts are prone to diverse mechanical failures, including debonding, misalignment, cracking, and wear.
Common contributing factors to these failures include operational stresses like hard landings, improper ground handling, and manufacturing or installation defects.
Some critical issues, such as internal strut damage or wear from improperly routed components, may only be detectable through thorough inspections or complete disassembly.

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