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Yeah, we fly one. But in this case, the pin failed ...
When I read the first sentence, it sounds borderline arrogant to me. NOT intended ...
I meant to just say the pin failed. I have NO idea HOW the pin failed, but I suspect the aircraft had been over-g'd a few times to make THAT happen. The pin itself is NOT a weak-looking unit and the socket is likewise sturdy, too. It had BETTER be when taking 8+ g's at 11,000+ pounds!