Many Nomad accidents/incidents seem to have been caused by the engines.
If this is the case, why is Gippsland Aeronautics sticking with a similar type of engine for their modernised N24 Nomad? Their website says:
The Gippsland Aeronautics Nomad will feature:
* Reliable Rolls Royce 250-B17F/1 Engines
* Latest technology Hartzell propellers
* Glass cockpit technology
No mention of the fixes for the tailplane issues, the skin being too thin, nor the undercarriage issues.
I'm guessing that fixes such as PT6s replacing the RR250 engines etc would require added certification costs.
Anyone from Gippsland Aeronautics able to answer?
Thanks,
David