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Does this hole significantly weaken this structure?

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pantdino

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Someone who worked at Titan Aircraft informed me that another workman had mistakenly drilled a hole in the aileron box of one wing while the wing was being repaired.

I measure a 1/2" hole that does not appear to me to significantly weaken the structure. The piece has about 34 hrs on it since that hole was drilled, while the airframe has 158.

Where should I look for cracks in the future? Extending from the hole or where?

Thank you
 

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