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Old 23rd Aug 2011, 22:12
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Not sure about the 76D but the rest is correct. There was a recent SSA with this warning:

Fracture of either one or both of the Main Gearbox lower housing oil filter bowl attachment studs will result in the rapid loss of the Main Gearbox lubricating oil and an Emergency situation for the Flight Crew. Resultant thermal damage may eventually be sufficient to cause loss of drive continuity and loss of control of the helicopter.
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