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American Airlines 191

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assembly at a critical point during takeoff. The separation resulted from damage by improper maintenance procedures which led to failure of the pylon structure. Contributing to the cause of the accident were the vulnerability of the design of the pylon
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American Airlines 191

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assembly at a critical point during takeoff. The separation resulted from damage by improper maintenance procedures which led to failure of the pylon structure. | Contributing to the cause of the accident were the vulnerability of the _ design of
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American Airlines 191

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failures, malfunctions, or defects that the certificate holder "determines were caused by improper maintenance." 1.17.6. ; Manufacturer's Production Line Procedures | ' . The production line procedures of the facilities producing the wing pylon assembly were investigated, in
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American Airlines 191

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assembly at a critical point during takeoff.' The separation resulted from damage by improper maintenance procedures which led to failure of the pylon structure. Contributing to the cause. of the accident were the vulnerability of the design. of the pylon
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American Airlines 191

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~~ Si ee rete -33- "Major Repair' means a repair: (1) That, if improperly done might appreciably affect weight, balance, structural strength, performance, powerplant operation, flight characteristics, or other qualities affecting airworthiness; or
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American Airlines 191

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However, -the maintenance programs are not designed to detect damage resulting from improper manufacturing processes or maintenance. - é : During the. investigation, the Safety Board examined -closely the sampling inspection program for the wing pylon. The program, sam
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