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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Air Force ‘Snubs’ F-22 Engine Cracks

Air Force SnubberThe Air Force has developed a small rubber plug that could shave $20 million from lifecycle costs over the course of the F-22 program.

The fighter aircraft is prone to cracks that develop in the J-seal, a metallic material on an inlet case that mates the engine to the airframe.

The problem has led to additional inspections and costly repairs.

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