Aircraft damage caused when foreign objects (e.g. stones from runway, birds) are drawn into the airtake by the suction of the engine and rotate around in contact with the rotating compressor blades. The risk applies mainly to turbo-jet and turbo-propeller engines. Even slight damage necessitates completes stripping of the engine. The aircraft policy covers the damage subject to a sizeable excess but excludes progressive deterioration. Cover responds to sudden damage necessitating immediate repair.
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Damage caused by foreign bodies being drawn into the air intake of the turbine engine of an aircraft.