Beech 200 redundancy!
In 1994 ca June we did our 6 month calibration run with the Danish Calibration team after picking them up in CPH.
We launched for Færøyane and did Vagar , a rather un-orthodox field.
On our way to East Greenland Cpt Bjørn was not happy with the AP dropping out and the trim sticking at times,so I got to fly more then my share, Happy Days I thought.
As we refueled and checked a engine needle that had said goodnight , the Engineer showed up with an electric motor , exclaiming :" Here is Your problem Boys"
" That is the biggest Torque Indicator I ever save" I blurted out!*
Turned out it was a elevator trim motor, 3 kilo plus , that had been replaced , but left loose in the tail just before departure some 4 days ago.
Vagar, were, we came from is so turbulent at times of strong wind it flipped a Danish G4 on final , a few years later.
Not sure what that loose Trim motor would have done if hitting turbulence,,,,,,,,,
My admiration for Engineers took a hit that day.
With all due respect, I always take my time on the walk around after Maintenance.
What goes on behind closed hatches , is another thing. Eh!
Regatds
Cpt B
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