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Old 26th Aug 2018, 16:24
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I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to read and reply to this thread. One aspect still amazes me. Apparently after a heavy landing which ruptures the fuel tank you have 1.8 seconds to evacuate the helicopter before a fuel induced fire will start. As this is a known issue, whether or not it has been deemed OK by NTSB FAA CAA EASA and others, surely by the passenger door there should be a warning displayed. On virtually every other item purchased in the US, even a paddling pool, lists warnings. My chainsaw has so many warnings it is unreal. Surely a warning that in the event of a heavy landing you have less than 2 seconds to evacuate before flames engulf the cabin,would heighten passenger awareness and ensure all operators upgrade or lose all their pax!! Why does this not apply to aviation. I am not being flippant but most passengers are getting on these helicopters unaware of the KNOWN danger.
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