nigegilb
Thank you for that, however, I am still confused as to how the groundcrew tested the aircraft for leaks. Did they de-fuel the aircraft and then refuel it through the AAR probe or what?
Where does the soapy water test come in? and has it now been replaced with some other method of detection as has been described earlier?
It strikes me that if what the winco says is correct, and there are now more modern and better ways of detecting fuel leaks, then that is the way forward surely, and not just for Nimrod.
If, on the other hand, the groundcrew are having to 'make do' (for want of a better phrase) with the old-fashioned method because of lack of funds to purchase the new kit, then that is a scandal and needs to be looked into.
Can anyone at Kinloss advise us as to what is used today please?
Thanks
TKR