a reply to justanothernumber
Not pointing fingers justanothernumber. The aircraft was definitely not delivered in this condition.
Something to consider is that the MD500N involved was first of type to be fitted with fixed floats. Wouldn't this require a reasonable inspection of landing gear?
In reply to your comments regarding scheduled maintenance I think the excerpt below from the report says it all -
"Every 300 hours a landing gear inspection was carried out in accordance with the helicopter’s maintenance manual. Those inspections required that the helicopter be jacked and the landing gear checked. Any elongated, enlarged or worn holes in the strut were to be repaired. The last 300-hourly inspection prior to the occurrence was conducted on 3 June 2004."
The incident occurred 21 June 2004, just 18 days after the last inspection.
And yes I would expect my aircraft to be airworthy, what does 110% mean? It's either airworthy or not, structurally sound or not.
Me thinks your comments are overly defensive, could it be that you have a vested interest in this fine company?
Last edited by up and go; 6th July 2005 at 14:30.