Principles of Flightmedium#596
The ultimate load factor is:
A
The same as the limit load factor
B
The load at which the aircraft stalls
C
Twice the limit load factor
D
1.5 times the limit load factor — the load the structure must withstand without failure
CorrectExplanation
Ultimate load = 1.5 × limit load. The structure must withstand the ultimate load for 3 seconds without failure.
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