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ac·cess flap

(akses flap)
An incision through soft tissue made in an effort to approximate bony structures during surgical procedures.
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Centrally located maintenance points, access flaps and engine compartment doors that open to a wide angle, a tilting cab as standard and, as an option, a radiator fan that can be swung out for cleaning are all features that speed up and simplify servicing work.
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