212man
Interesting observations.
FBH did not send the CVR off to be read (it was impounded pending an inquiry but has since been re-used therefore overwriting the data
) and the a/c is not fitted with FDR (both deemed too expensive).
Quote: I strongly suspect that there is something unrelated to the specific AFCS which has led to a PIO, and because it happens to be a unique AFCS fit.
It's a shame the other pilots on the unit have not reported the 'other instances' relating to the 'odd handling issues' apertaining to only 2 of our 412EP's (both 3 axis AHRS). If i had a quid for every time someone has said "Oh i had something similar to that the other week/month" It'd pay for a few rounds at the local. As it is, most of us are unwilling to disengage the AP on these 2 AHRS a/c.
When my next delivery of 'brave pills' arrive, I'll go up with the test pilot and show him what led to the incident.
Watch this space!