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Are The Airplanes In The Desert Graveyard Maintened?

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Are The Airplanes In The Desert Graveyard Maintened? Eventually, all airliners are removed permanently from service and must be scrapped. Airliner “boneyards” in the deserts of the State of Arizona serve several functions: temporary storage, maintenance, parts reclamation, and scrapping. Four major airplane boneyards are located in Arizona, as shown in the map below. Can

How Often Do Airlines Get Heavy Maintenance?

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How Often Do Airlines Get Heavy Maintenance? The D check, sometimes known as a “heavy maintenance visit” (HMV), is by far the most comprehensive and demanding check for an airplane. This check occurs approximately every 6-10 years. It is a check that more or less takes the entire airplane apart for inspection and overhaul. Are