How many single engine failures have occurred within the S-92 Fleet worldwide since that aircraft has been in service and what "rate" does that amount to in terms of engine failures per Take Off for the fleet?
Out of those engine failures how many occurred during Cat A Takeoff profiles and what was the outcome of those situations?
One Sikorsky Test Pilot once suggested that perhaps we as an industry placed too high an emphasis upon training for engine failures as modern engines had matured to having a very good rate between engine failiures.
Is this whole notion of Cat A PC1 and PC2 akin to that suggested by that Test Pilot?
Meaning....not really necessary and thus placing unnecessary burdens upon Operators?
I recall the difference in performance when the same aircraft had a pair of PT6-3 and a pair of PT6-6 Engines....and the performance of the aircraft was significantly improved by having the -6 Engines.
If we compare an aircraft with marginal single engine power as compared to an aircraft that is blessed with a very strong single engine....is there a genuine benefit to Class A over non-class A takeoff profiles?