Dozens Of F-16s Grounded Due To Canopy Cracks; US Engineers Create...

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Dozens Of F-16s Grounded Due To Canopy Cracks; US Engineers Create Innovative Solution For Aging Jets

In a recent press release issued by the 140th Wing Public Affairs, a key concern regarding cracks in the canopy sill longerons (CSL) of the US Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet was highlighted. Over the past year, cracks in the CSLs of 90 F-16s across the entire US Air Force inventory have been discovered. This has led to the grounding of affected aircraft and prompted a proactive...

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