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discontinuity
An interruption in the normal physical structure or configuration of a part, such as a crack, forging lap, seam, inclusion, porosity, and the like. A discontinuity may or may not affect the usefulness of a part.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Aviation
- Category: Aircraft maintenance
- Company: FAA
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- MarcD
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