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		hinkley on April 18, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of... Does that mean when you file a maintenance request they have to number everything on the ship since "aft 2nd floor" doesn't narrow things down much?

Etrnl_President on April 19, 2023 [–]

Spars and ribs (frame) are usually numbered, often based on distance, like interstate exits.

"Ten sequential rivets debonded on aft starboard #273 spar" would then be a writeup.

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