Canopy sill longeron cracks ground 82 USAF F-16Ds

The U.S. Air Force recently grounded 82 F-16Ds due to the discovery of canopy sill longeron cracks found between the front and rear pilot seats.

A total of 157 F-16Ds were inspected and the rest of the 75 aircraft have returned to flying status.

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