Pressurisation cycle fatigue
Definition
Fatigue damage driven by the repeated inflation and deflation of the aircraft fuselage as it climbs to altitude and descends. Each flight is approximately one cycle; modern narrow-body jets are certified for tens of thousands of cycles.
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Explained in
- Aviation Accident Investigation: The Engineering RoleFatigue damage driven by the repeated inflation and deflation of the aircraft fuselage as it climbs to altitude and descends. Each flight is approximately one...