Aircraft General Knowledgehard#382
Damage tolerance design philosophy assumes:
A
The structure will never crack
B
Cracks may exist and the structure must safely sustain loads until the crack is detected and repaired
CorrectC
Only composite structures are used
D
Structures are replaced after every flight
Explanation
Damage tolerance accepts that cracks will occur and requires residual strength plus inspection programs to detect them before they become critical.
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