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		kvnnews on June 23, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The Pentagon’s $52k trash can Can only imagine what complex parts of the aircraft cost. If an empty metal/plastic box is 50k, what does it cost to replace a hydraulic pump or an electronic board in the avionics?

ceejayoz on June 23, 2023 [–]

Aviation parts are always expensive, but if you're flying a plane designed in 1950s and now only used by a handful of militaries, it's gonna be more.

Boeing is mass producing parts for 737s. They are no longer doing so for 707s.

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