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Old 16th December 2007 | 12:49
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ericferret
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The cost of certifying a new head and blades is immense.

All manufacturers have to consider how many aircraft they will sell in the future and whether the costs will be recovered.

Trying to get them to make even minor improvements requiring design changes is very difficult.
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