Is it true that the Canadian MHP / Cyclone / S-92F will have to pass the conventional "30 mins with loss of lubricant test" for acceptance into service?
Well thats the $64,000 question. The original contract for CH148 stated a 30 minute run dry requirement pretty clearly. However it also stated flatly there would be fines, penalties, etc for a late delivery (by the day) and we all know what has happed with that.
Im betting some of the R&D time and money spent on the 5 bladed 92 head for VXX/CSARX could have better been spent on completing the IDMGB, which is supposed to be the catch-all solution for Canada and the S92A fleet.
Though when you can shoestring the Canadian MoD along for 3 years after the delivery deadline because you know they desperately need an AC, you end up with a nice source of supplemental S92 R&D funding you didnt otherwise have available.