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  2. List of aircraft structural failures - Wikipedia

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    Right-hand elevator became uncontrollable due to metal fatigue-related failure of two bolts in elevator system [9] 1966-03-05 BOAC Flight 911: Japan: Mount Fuji: Boeing 707-436: Severe weather 124 Severe clear-air turbulence, gust load over design limit lead to in-flight breakup 1966-08-06 Braniff Airways Flight 250: USA: Nebraska: BAC One ...

  3. Fail-safe - Wikipedia

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    An elevator has brakes that are held off brake pads by the tension of the elevator cable. If the cable breaks, tension is lost and the brakes latch on the rails in the shaft, so that the elevator cabin does not fall. Vehicle air conditioning – Defrost controls require vacuum for diverter damper operation for all functions except defrost.

  4. Delta Air Lines Flight 1080 - Wikipedia

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    The aircraft was a 2 year old Lockheed L-1011-385 Tristar (Serial number 193C-1077) and was delivered to Delta on 24 May 1974 (registered as N707DA), at the time of the accident, had 5,000 flight hours.

  5. Elevator - Wikipedia

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    Overload sensor – prevents the elevator from moving until excess load has been removed. It may trigger a voice prompt or buzzer alarm. This may also trigger a "full car" indicator, indicating the car's inability to accept more passengers until some are unloaded. Electric fans or air conditioning units to enhance circulation and comfort.

  6. Mechanical overload - Wikipedia

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    The failure or fracture of a product or component as a result of a single event is known as mechanical overload. It is a common failure mode . The terms are used in forensic engineering and structural engineering when analysing product failure.

  7. Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for ...

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    According to the New York Times, here's exactly how to play Strands: Find theme words to fill the board. Theme words stay highlighted in blue when found.

  8. Duke Energy’s electrical grid failed the stress test. NC ...

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    Duke Energy’s electrical grid failed the stress test. NC deserves to know why. the Editorial Board. December 27, 2022 at 1:47 PM. Photo by Childress Klein, courtesy of Duke Energy.

  9. Elevator Strikes - Wikipedia

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    The elevator strikes were instrumental to the automation of the elevator. As elevators were a dangerous machine that could only be comfortably operated by elevator operators, manufacturers began adding safety features and allowing the elevator to run on its own. [19] New features included emergency phones, emergency stop buttons, and alarms. [19]