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Old 10th February 2010 | 08:53
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chopjock
 
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Therefore, helicopters use the design philosophy of “safe-life” components.
As well as "on condition" components, which usually last proportionally to how well you treat the aircraft. You can still overload the aircraft and then fly it gently and not have any ill effects, in my experience.
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