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technology. Larger structures, such as the fuselage,
are evaluated by one of two automated ultrasonic
inspection systems supplied by Matec Instrument
Cos. (Northborough, MA, US). When it comes to
quality control, Olson says Cirrus obviously considers
porosity, but that's not the only parameter the
company measures. Part criticality, damage toler-
ance substantiation and inspection methods also
factor in, he says.
Cirrus' ultimate production targets a build rate of
2.5 jets per week, 125 aircraft per year. Te Vision SF50
is currently undergoing fnal fight testing and its FAA
certifcation is expected in the frst half of 2016, with
customer deliveries beginning shortly thereafter.
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The SF50's full-span carbon fber/epoxy wing structure, seen from
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