Shakedown (testing)
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A shakedown is a period of testing or a trial journey undergone by a ship, aircraft or other craft and its crew before being declared operational.
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[edit] Example procedures
[edit] Racing Cars
Most racing cars require a "shakedown" test before being used at a race meeting. For example, on May 3 2006, Luca Badoer performed shakedowns on all three of Ferrari's Formula One cars at Fiorano. This was in preparation for the European Grand Prix at the Nürburgring. Badoer is a Ferrari F1 test driver. The main drivers then were Michael Schumacher and Felipe Massa.
[edit] Aircraft
Aircraft shakedowns check avionics, flight controls, all systems, as well as the general airframe airworthiness.
[edit] Ship
Shakedown for a ship is generally referred to as a Sea trial.