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Old 18th Dec 2004, 17:58
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CyclicRick
 
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B= Total hydraulic failure in a 206, a pipe connector had come loose and discharged the contents all over the decking, flew back (about 5-10mins) cleaned, repaired withoin 2 hours back in the air.
B= Total electric failure in an AS350, flew back to base. new battery installed, earth cable replaced carried on.

Not too bad sofar in helicopters...BUT...two engine failures within within 140hrs!

Merry christmas to all and a much better new year

Rick

PS: two engine failures in FIXED WING within 140hrs


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