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    Phases [Image 10 of 27]

    Phases

    EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, AK, UNITED STATES

    06.07.2016

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin 

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

    The adjustments being performed on one of the squadron’s F/A-18D Hornet aircraft are part of inspections, also known as ‘phases.’ There are four phases an aircraft goes through: alpha, bravo, charlie and delta. They are performed after 200 hours of flight time and include more in-depth inspections called non-destructive inspections. During the inspections, the Marines confirm the metal hasn’t deteriorated and there’s no bonding, breaks, tears and breakage. The phases can be very time-consuming and difficult to do but are very important to ensure the pilots fly safely.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 06.07.2016
    Date Posted: 06.19.2016 19:06
    Photo ID: 2650272
    VIRIN: 160607-M-VF398-056
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 7.15 MB
    Location: EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, AK, US

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