Originally Posted by
NorthSeaTiger
Any more info on the 92 engine failure ? never heard that one before, and as stated wasn't the Puma ditching due to a problem with the tail rotor pitch change bearing ?
Engine failed with a compressor stall after sucking rivets from engine intake. Possible known problem with S92 fleet but no word of any checks (as such) by Sikorsky but certainly being carried out by CHC engineers on daily and turn a round checks. Second drama in a few weeks after months and months of attempting to get aircraft accepted by Malay Aviation Authority. Must have cost CHC a fortune? First flew end of August then shortly after had pax door hinge failure grounding it for more than a week, then this happened shortly after. Going ok now though methinks but surely too new to base in SE Asia without proper back up from manufacturer?
Super Puma ditched with tail rotor problem but not pitch change link bearing?
