82 F-16Ds removed from flight status due to longeron cracks
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U.S. Air Force officials recently removed 82 two-seat F-16D Fighting Falcons from flight status due to the discovery of canopy sill longeron cracks found between the front and rear pilot seats. The cracks were discovered following an immediate action time compliance technical order, or TCTO, to inspect all F-16D due to initial structural cracks discovered […]https://www.defencetalk.com/82-f-16ds-removed-from-flight-status-due-to-longeron-cracks-60364/
U.S. Air Force officials recently removed 82 two-seat F-16D Fighting Falcons from flight status due to the discovery of canopy sill longeron cracks found between the front and rear pilot seats. The cracks were discovered following an immediate action time compliance technical order, or TCTO, to inspect all F-16D due to initial structural cracks discovered […]https://www.defencetalk.com/82-f-16ds-removed-from-flight-status-due-to-longeron-cracks-60364/