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Old 12th Apr 2009, 08:57
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Special 25
 
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Am I right in thinking some aircraft including some Eurocopter models have a weak link in the Main Rotor Shaft, that will break and allow autorotation in the event of a sudden gearbox failure ??

If this is the case, why is it not a feature of all helicopters. As a pilot, I've never missed it before, but as of February, I am beginning to consider it a necessity (if viable and available)
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