GAFA, agreed. Aircraft have lightning checklists. If you complete the systems checks and tick the boxes you are right to go basically.
However, aircraft type does come in to it. Although a Boeing driver, I have mates who fly the buses and they 'apparently' are more susceptible to strikes due to the electronic/computer hardware.
Any generalist avionics gingerbeers care to comment? I'm pretty interested in opinions and experience on this matter, maybe there is an unofficial list of which aircraft type are more prone to be damaged from strikes than another?
Although I admit that the strength of the discharge, location of strike etc can determine the outcome. I have seen a few static ports damaged over the years.
Oleo
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