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…for continued airworthiness [2]
Durability, environmental resistance (Brittle nature of polymers, weak interfacial bonds)
Repairability, supportability (development of repair methods, in-service maintenance versus OEM
environment, chemical and mechanical properties of materials)
Maintainability (simple assemblies, easy access to hardware, clearly…
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