But that is only a tiny fraction of what it takes to keep a large passenger plane safe to fly. Just as automobiles need periodic servicing, airplanes regularly require a series of extensive and expensive maintenance checks.
Tāpat kā automašīnām ik pa laikam ir jāiziet tehniskā apskate, arī lidmašīnām regulāri ir nepieciešama ļoti pamatīga un dārga tehniskā apkope.