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Old 11th May 2009, 05:34
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Capt Claret

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Yer pretty safe in a Nomad. Its ACMs (Air Cycle Machines) are of the non-existent variety, which prevents contaminated bleed air being pumped into the cabin.

Smart designers at the GAF to foresee such a problem.

EchoNovemberTango,

As best I recall the problem with the 146 air quality was eventually traced to #1 bearing seal, which despite many re-designs, kept failing to properly seal.

In the late 90's a method of designing a seal then testing it on a test bed, as opposed to in an in-service engine, was developed. Unlike other seals before it, this one was successful in eliminating/reducing the ingress of fumes.
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