Postponing supposedly nonessential wartime maintenance can increase flying hours in the short term. Continued use then adds damage to airframes and systems, can require earlier replacement, and builds up a larger maintenance bill. Several aircraft can consequently need repairs together at a decisive moment. Regular maintenance accepts a smaller, continuing reduction in available aircraft to reduce the risk of that sudden drop.
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Deferred maintenance can cause a sudden loss of aircraft
Extra flying hours gained by postponing maintenance can produce a larger repair burden and a later fall in availability.