Geoffersincornwall
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Sorry missed Outwest's comment, one Peroni too many!
Yes I am familiar with the AW139 float system and was hoping that information such as, whether or not the sytem was tested and passed prior to departure or whether engineering has found a fault in the system would be shared so that we can all learn.
I am glad that it all worked out for the better; this crew/company has all the information on what will hopefully be a once off event.
Unfortunately, if engineering don't find anything there will never be a BT issued for the rest of us.
Our school of thought; After obtaining an NTO from AW we fly with the floats disarmed. We have a company checklist to capture float arming/disarming.
We have created our own Emergency Checklist to include Immdiate Actions.... Subsequent Actions.... and Considerations.....
Were floats are required they are included in the Immediate Actions.
Any technical info on this incident would be greatly appreciated.