Hawker Hunter Crash at Shoreham Airshow
CAA response to AAIB Shoreham report above:
http://www.caa.co.uk/News/CAA-statement-on-AAIB-special-bulletin/
They seem quite dismissive about the maintainence (AMOC) compliance!
http://www.caa.co.uk/News/CAA-statement-on-AAIB-special-bulletin/
They seem quite dismissive about the maintainence (AMOC) compliance!
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The can of worms seems to be the maintenance documentation, the inspection work that wasn't carried out that should have been or a variation applied for, life expired parts being fitted, no variation applied for and items not replaced when replacements did arrive. The airframe was not airworthy to the standards and procedures deemed necessary to the MPD the airframe was issued the permit to fly against in the eyes of the AAIB. The CAA disagree as stated in their reply. Someone is wrong somewhere. I suspect more worms will be found in other facets of this accident.
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In its simplest terms out of date parts and not replacing them when available invalidates the Permit to Fly , with invalidated Permit aeroplane should not have been flying that day, so yes it does affect the accident, if only that it may have been another aeroplane on the day.
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In its simplest terms out of date parts and not replacing them when available invalidates the Permit to Fly , with invalidated Permit aeroplane should not have been flying that day, so yes it does affect the accident, if only that it may have been another aeroplane on the day.
In its simplest terms out of date parts and not replacing them when available invalidates the Permit to Fly , with invalidated Permit aeroplane should not have been flying that day, so yes it does affect the accident, if only that it may have been another aeroplane on the day.
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But as he didn't appear to have used it, is it relevant pertaining to the accident.
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Indeed, what's more it (the report) taken to extreme may mean an end to Vintage swept wing jets flying if operators or maintenance organisations can no longer source seat spares, oh initially it might be UK registered only, but once the EASA lot take notice who knows.
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Exactly, and when you tell people that you can ignore sections of maintenance manuals it all gets woolly, add to that ambiguity in the system over lifed item requirements and it gets even murkier
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So, were the explosive part dates 'best before' or 'do not use after'?
Was there a chance (or a certainty) that the explosive parts would not work?
The fact that recovery was delayed until 'safety checks' were carried out, suggests that these items might have been 'unreliable'.
Was there a chance (or a certainty) that the explosive parts would not work?
The fact that recovery was delayed until 'safety checks' were carried out, suggests that these items might have been 'unreliable'.
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Interesting though these findings are, I don't see any smoking gun and neither do I see (significant) evidence of a culture of complacency or mis-management on behalf of either the a/c operator, maintenance provider or the regulator.
Some ambiguity and confusion maybe, leading to different interpretations of the rules. Thus far very little similarity with the Thunder City operation, for example.
What I'm waiting for are the findings on the suitability of the display venue itself and some analysis of the regulations that determine who gets a PDA and what is required to maintain currency.
Some ambiguity and confusion maybe, leading to different interpretations of the rules. Thus far very little similarity with the Thunder City operation, for example.
What I'm waiting for are the findings on the suitability of the display venue itself and some analysis of the regulations that determine who gets a PDA and what is required to maintain currency.
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That the cartridges might be out of date would not be known.
The safety checks apply any time there are explosives in that situation, ammunition, practice bombs, bang seats or whatever.
...and especially the case when the explosive devices have been involved in a crash and in the vicinity of fire, PN.
I think some of you are reading rather too much into what is a very clear statement by the AAIB. Again, remember what their role is and, more importantly, what it is not.
I think some of you are reading rather too much into what is a very clear statement by the AAIB. Again, remember what their role is and, more importantly, what it is not.
The maintenance organisation 'appeared' to not fully understand the 'hard life' requirement of the seat pyrotechnic cartridges. It seems (according to the AAIB report) they (the approved maintenance organisation) sought clarification as to whether they could remain fitted/in service from the regulator.A8-20 is detailed regarding maintenance of AAES.
The maintenance for Ex Mil,PFA aircraft which exceed 2730Kg MTWA, must be conducted by organisations approved under BCAR's Ch. A8-20.
The maintenance, modification and operating records + the maintenance schedule are made available to the regulator ; If approved, the CAA would have issued the initial permit.
The maintenance for Ex Mil,PFA aircraft which exceed 2730Kg MTWA, must be conducted by organisations approved under BCAR's Ch. A8-20.
The maintenance, modification and operating records + the maintenance schedule are made available to the regulator ; If approved, the CAA would have issued the initial permit.
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Don't forget even if the Cartridges were in date and Serviceable it wouldn't have changed the circumstances one iota, you would still be left with a seat that was live lying next to the aircraft.
Also remember civilian aircraft also carry explosives from very cartridges to ballistic chutes.
There is a guide but it does not touch on much seat wise
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...1/20569401.pdf
I have seen one that covers all egress entry and fire points for all military stuff past and present, but even that government item is wooful and covers really relevant stuff like Harriers.... Not.
A80-20 etc are undergoing upheavals at the moment as it goes over to a more EASA style format.
http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/modalapp...=detail&id=220
Also remember civilian aircraft also carry explosives from very cartridges to ballistic chutes.
There is a guide but it does not touch on much seat wise
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...1/20569401.pdf
I have seen one that covers all egress entry and fire points for all military stuff past and present, but even that government item is wooful and covers really relevant stuff like Harriers.... Not.
A80-20 etc are undergoing upheavals at the moment as it goes over to a more EASA style format.
http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/modalapp...=detail&id=220
As with any accident,many stones are turned over and other problems are revealed,besides those contributing factors that (perhaps)led directly to the outcome. I would suggest that if there was a lack of effective oversight, then it should be of major concern to the regulated and regulator.
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Nutty, exactly, in-date or out of date would affect the crash rescue in exactly the same way. The only thing known positively by the rescue services was the unknown condition of the explosive devices, ie a known unknown.
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Out of date or unserviceable ?
The decision to extend the life of the ejection seat pyrotechnics is an interesting one.
The original manufactures will have considered a number of factors when setting the limitation, these are likely to be based on the harshest military operation environment with a good measure of safety and a bit of allowance for the deep pockets of the military budget. Once you start operating the aircraft occasionally without the temp cycles of high level flight and store the aircraft in a comfortable environment the safe life of such devices is likely to extend, it is for those who extend the life of these devices to base this decision on reliable data.
It is vital that the black and white attitude to shelf life is not taken and the date on the packet is viewed in the light of current operational conditions as this can move the date in ether direction to ensure reliable performance.
The original manufactures will have considered a number of factors when setting the limitation, these are likely to be based on the harshest military operation environment with a good measure of safety and a bit of allowance for the deep pockets of the military budget. Once you start operating the aircraft occasionally without the temp cycles of high level flight and store the aircraft in a comfortable environment the safe life of such devices is likely to extend, it is for those who extend the life of these devices to base this decision on reliable data.
It is vital that the black and white attitude to shelf life is not taken and the date on the packet is viewed in the light of current operational conditions as this can move the date in ether direction to ensure reliable performance.