EC225
Yes the visuals are better on the AH device, though in the great scheme of things that is not very important. What is important is the software versions and unfortunately Bristow is dragging its heels in that respect, although to be fair it was delayed initially by the FADEC v8 fiasco and then assumed a low priority when the fleet was grounded. I am told that it is now in progress, budget available etc so hopefully it will catch up soon.
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HC, thank you for your response. I did not plan to make comment, it was just a question. I will however review my foolishness rating and I will come back to you with my assessment.
I guess my comment was rather presumptuous. Sorry about that. Although having already apologised I expect you won't accept this one either.
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I guess my comment was rather presumptuous. Sorry about that. Although having already apologised I expect you won't accept this one either.
North Sea helicopter check ordered over door-jamming fears
Inspections have been ordered on two North Sea helicopter types after a door fault was discovered that could prevent the safe evacuation of passengers.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) identified an issue onboard the Airbus AS 332 and EC 225 Super Pumas during a scheduled check.
An emergency door mechanism failed and an investigation revealed corrosion damage caused by undrained water.
The EASA Airworthiness Directive states: " This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to jamming of the door jettisoning mechanism, possibly preventing jettisoning of the affected door in an emergency situation and obstructing the safe evacuation of occupants."
Inspections have been ordered within three months for older aircraft and 15 months for newer ones.
The EC 225 was temporarily grounded after two ditchings off Aberdeen and Shetland in 2012.
Sixteen people died in 2009 when the same model plunged into the sea off the Aberdeenshire coast while returning from a BP platform.
A spokesman for the British Airline Pilots Association said: "The Airworthiness Directive has been issued as a result of an unusual failure of an aircraft to pass the jettison test and is intended to ensure that there is not a wider problem throughout the fleet by a special inspection of the jettison system.
"The jettison test is carried out on a flying hour basis and most aircraft in regular use will have it done about twice a year.
"The directive will ensure that any aircraft not in regular use is inspected within a reasonably short timescale of three months before any excessive corrosion can develop."
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) identified an issue onboard the Airbus AS 332 and EC 225 Super Pumas during a scheduled check.
An emergency door mechanism failed and an investigation revealed corrosion damage caused by undrained water.
The EASA Airworthiness Directive states: " This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to jamming of the door jettisoning mechanism, possibly preventing jettisoning of the affected door in an emergency situation and obstructing the safe evacuation of occupants."
Inspections have been ordered within three months for older aircraft and 15 months for newer ones.
The EC 225 was temporarily grounded after two ditchings off Aberdeen and Shetland in 2012.
Sixteen people died in 2009 when the same model plunged into the sea off the Aberdeenshire coast while returning from a BP platform.
A spokesman for the British Airline Pilots Association said: "The Airworthiness Directive has been issued as a result of an unusual failure of an aircraft to pass the jettison test and is intended to ensure that there is not a wider problem throughout the fleet by a special inspection of the jettison system.
"The jettison test is carried out on a flying hour basis and most aircraft in regular use will have it done about twice a year.
"The directive will ensure that any aircraft not in regular use is inspected within a reasonably short timescale of three months before any excessive corrosion can develop."
Ironic, as normally ABH/EC products jettison their doors when you least want them to! 
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The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) identified an issue onboard the Airbus AS 332 and EC 225 Super Pumas during a scheduled check.
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But they have a point. 4 exit jettison handles were used for anual training and 3 failed - corrosion and complication of pulley system. Sliding is no option otherwise rear exits are blocked.
Sliding is no option otherwise rear exits are blocked.
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But they have a point. 4 exit jettison handles were used for anual training and 3 failed - corrosion and complication of pulley system. Sliding is no option otherwise rear exits are blocked.
But they have a point. 4 exit jettison handles were used for anual training and 3 failed - corrosion and complication of pulley system. Sliding is no option otherwise rear exits are blocked.
Each door has 2 jettison handles one inside and one outside. Even in case that the plastic plunger is blocked/stuck by corroded hardware you can always push the door away/outboard by force and it will fall off the airframe.
The jettison system is proven and works for over 30 years now and suddenly it becomes an issue?
And as 212man correctly pointed out, the plug doors slide forward.
Originally Posted by as365n4
Each door has 2 jettison handles one inside and one outside.
Originally Posted by terminus mos
Aren't the windows the primary emergency exits now?
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No need for all that survival/escape training and gucci kit and rebreathers then.
I think there may be hope for Digs to find himself a cushy job with one of the Major Oil Company Risk Management operations.
I think there may be hope for Digs to find himself a cushy job with one of the Major Oil Company Risk Management operations.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by as365n4
Each door has 2 jettison handles one inside and one outside.
Really? Where? I ask out of interest as although I spend my time inside worried about how to get outside it's always good to know these things.
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Originally Posted by as365n4
Each door has 2 jettison handles one inside and one outside.
Really? Where? I ask out of interest as although I spend my time inside worried about how to get outside it's always good to know these things.
And on the AS332 it is just bellow the smaller cabin window on the forward section of the cabin.
