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[–] TheSlad 4 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Why does a landing gear component need to be replaced based on flight time? Shouldn't it be based on number of take-offs and landings?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Maybe it’s just easiest to build replacement into the maintenance schedule based on flight hours even though landing is the actual wear and tear

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Because military contracts. Thats why.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

At the end of the day, there's a limit on flight hours before a plane must be landed.