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Which statement about wood decay is correct?
A)
Decay that occurs before the wood is seasoned does not affect the strength of the finished piece.
B)
A limited amount of certain kinds of decay is acceptable in aircraft woods since decay affects the binding between the fibers and not the fibers themselves.
C)
Decay is not acceptable in any form or amount.
What is: C) Decay is not acceptable in any form or amount.
When inspecting a wooden aircraft structure, examine all stains and discolorations carefully to determine whether or not they are harmless or in a stage of preliminary or advanced decay. All pieces must be free from rot, dote, red heart, purple heart, and all other forms of decay.