Operational Procedureshard#1068
The most critical area of the aircraft for bird strike damage is:
A
The tail section
B
The landing gear
C
The engines and windshield
CorrectD
The wing tips
Explanation
Engines are most critical as bird ingestion can cause compressor damage, surge, or flame-out. Windshields are critical for crew visibility and pressurization integrity.
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