rh200 Quote:
So what where saying is, it looks as if instead of being a fundamental problem with the aircraft, its a engine or component QA problem. Wouldn't be the first time, won't be the last.
Very true. In fact, it happened on one of the first F-18s on its way to the Farnborough Air Show years ago. A turbine disk (disc) failed in one F404 engine that had been made using a newly developed powder metallurgy process. Contamination that entered the manufacturing process caused defects not detected during normal inspection processes. The problem was solved and both engine and airplane went on to become a success.
