Maintenance tasks must detect the defined damage type with the required probability before critical size is reached.
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Damage tolerance
damage-tolerant design Synonym
A design and maintenance approach that assumes flaws can exist and ensures they are detected before structural strength becomes unacceptable.
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How the term is used
Damage-tolerance analysis considers crack growth, residual strength, load spectrum, inspectability and inspection intervals. It supports structural inspection programs and repair evaluations.
Where you may encounter it
Technicians support the system through correct inspection method, coverage, finding measurement and records.
Changing inspection interval, method or access without approval can invalidate the damage-tolerance basis.
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