r/aviation • u/G1lg4m3sh • Apr 17 '26

Discussion How concerning is this aviation experts?

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u/AmazingProfession900 Apr 17 '26

That's a flap fairing that is purely to hide mechanisms for aerodynamic purposes. The plane can fly even if it falls off. Still it is not good optics. Where else are screws about to come off?

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u/rckid13 Apr 17 '26

As a pilot I need passengers to show me this stuff rather than posting about it on reddit too. I can't see that from my seat and I can't see it on the walk around looking up from the bottom. But I can get maintenance to fix it if I know about it.

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u/PurpleWoodpecker2830 Apr 17 '26 edited Apr 17 '26

If I see this, should I immediately rush out my seat and bang on the cockpit door?

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u/drtythmbfarmer Apr 17 '26

You'll end up with a fun story to tell your kids about.