An aircraft component has an ultimate load of 5.28 kN and a limit load of 1.32 kN. What is its safety factor?

Answer 1

The safety factor is calculated by dividing the ultimate load by the limit load:

Safety Factor = Ultimate Load / Limit Load

Safety Factor = 5.28 kN / 1.32 kN = 4

Therefore, the safety factor of the aircraft component is 4.

Answer 2

An aircraft component has an ultimate load of 5.28 kN and a limit load of 1.32 kN. What is its safety factor?
Based on this safety factor, do you think it was designed using a fail-safe philosophy or a safe-life philosophy?