What Red Line,
From an earlier post in this thread by Nick Lappos, now ex-Sikorsky....but still somewhat knowledgeable about the issue under discussion......
"I know that Sikorsky would deem that behavior unacceptable, and require stronger servos (and swashplates, if the parts could be bent in maneuver!) I believe it is a governing philosophy of US manufacturers (certianly Sikorsky) that the controls must not lock up and the rotating control system not be damaged by virtually any maneuver the pilot can conceive, and it is a strong requirement in US Military regulations. I am also quite certain that the FAA would not approve such behavior, absent the bi-lateral agreements that make it necessary to overlook some things from foreign certifications."
Now we hear that this did occur in some Australian BlackHawks? Or is there some question as to whether it did for sure happen? Or what actually happened? I cannot imagine the Oz Blackhawks are any different than the original marks in that regard anyway.