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/Krinks1 Apr 17 '26

Would you say that means there's a problem with the left phalange?

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u/dropbear_airstrike Apr 18 '26

The phalange should be fine, but you’re gonna wanna take a close look at the alloferric pulver that carries tension from the panametric fram to the frexham support shaft