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Old 19th August 2011 | 07:43
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JohnFTEng
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Torsional Loads

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I recall, late 60's, seeing Airspeed Ambassadors doing engine runs on their twin Centaurus radials. The torsional oscillations of the triple finned rear fuse was quite alarming - at least 12" displacement. What it did to airframe life let alone PAX nerves can only be imagined. But, the tail never fell off so it must have been strong enough.
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