Originally Posted by
Lead Balloon
Where do I find “time in the shop” and “cost of the repair” in the damage categorisation definitions for the purpose of ATSB investigations? If the pictures are genuine, there’s a hole punched through the fuselage … of a pressurised aircraft … that had passengers on board.
TBH it has not significantly affected the flight characteristics, structural strength or require major repair. The caveat for engine and skin dents is just for expensive damage in that area that would orherwise fall under the first 3.