Thanx for your replies chasps -I am SO depressed! With new prop and engine strip down we're looking at no plane for two months. Interesting comments about increased costs over 2000 hours -I'll take that to the meeting we;'re having, but would like more info A&C -I'll e you direct. Our engineer reckons we should have 900 hours left on this engine easily.....That would take about 5-6 years!!!
There is no pattern to strikes, one was due an uncontrollable shimmy, two stupidity and the rest carelessness and possible unfamiliarity with the plane.
I hasten to add, I've NEVER dinged it and am very aware of the restricted clearance!!!
Somebody take me flying please.......still think of the money I'll save....not.