Aviation Maintenance Terms beginning with L

Leading edge

The edge of the blade that leads the direction of rotation and first encounters the air.


Lightning strikes

Damage to blades caused by lightning usually manifested by localized burning, discoloration, melted metal, and/or pits.




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