Maybe I misunderstand something now. How could Nimrod be ALARP with a time line? Surely it is either ALARP or it isn't? I remember a conversation with someone involved at the time. He was keen to tell me that the new standard was being allegedly described by Vsenior officers as ALARP plus. IE the aircraft ALREADY met the requirements for ALARP, nut once the peripheral work was completed the aircraft surpassed the requirements for ALARP.
I suspect the political involvement became obvious at this stage. Furthermore, your argument about seals and the fact that all aircraft suffer fuel leaks was dealt with by H-C, he was unimpressed.
Surprised you are still using the same line.
Regards,
Nige
Last edited by nigegilb; 22nd Nov 2009 at 19:20.