• Fixbeat
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      Really? I haven’t been following this closely. I don’t know what the protocol is for new planes either. No inspections then?

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        They come freshly certified. The operator is then responsible for regular checks at a variety of intensities as the aircraft ages.

        The incident aircraft was delivered three months ago.

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      When you get new tires or have them rotated you’re supposed to take them back for tightening after 50-100 miles. Perhaps they ought to update the documentation to take them to the mechanic for a few ugga duggas after a couple flights.