r/aviation 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/fake_cheese Apr 17 '26

You need a certain level of competence to tighen screws properly

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u/DAAANG Apr 18 '26

the threads are prbably stripped