Simple airplane drain plug costs more than used car
A magnetic oil drain plug for a Challenger 350 business jet engine starter costs an eye-popping $10,000 — more than many used cars. The astronomical price tag for this simple part, shared on Reddit's aviation maintenance forum, is an example of the extreme cost inflation endemic to aircraft parts.
"Bombardier [manufacturer of the…
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