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Handbook for Damage Tolerant Design


Section 1.3.7.1.2. Choice of Inspection Category

There are only two inspection categories that are available to the designer for Slow Crack Growth Structure: in-service non-inspectable and depot level inspectable.  The choice of inspection category directly impacts the guidelines for residual strength and for damage growth limits.  For purposes of this discussion, both categories are presented.