In the major overhaul at 1500 hrs everything is replaced and I mean EVERYTHING! Including the wiring harness, engines of course and all rotating components.
Itīs pretty much the same process as the Robinson overhaul. You have pretty much a new machine after the overhaul.
I have flown machines straight out of the overhaul and there were no snags, absolutely none! The quality of workmanship at the established overhaul centers is second to none.
I am in no way an expert on the Mi17 but I was impressed by the quality of work and professionalism by the factory and the overhaul centers I have visited. Just because some operators donīt put much work into the paint on their machines does not mean that they are no good.
I have been offered jobs flying the Mi17 but the pay is usually not very good because of the availability of Russian pilots. The pay is the only reason why Iīm not flying Mi17 now.