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Old 21st January 2012 | 03:40
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zerozero
 
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Originally Posted by infrequentflyer789
My gut reaction is that it is less of a problem than turbine disks which like to go out and get some fresh air by way a high speed transit through the wing...
Well, let's be fair.

That engine came apart thanks to a failed oil seal.

But it's like they say: One structural failure can ruin your whole day (cracks or shrapnel? Who's counting?)

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