On a less dangerous note, how many 109E or S operators have had problems with the passenger step actuator. Ours failed the other day and have been quoted A$18.5k to replace it.
Having flown A109E and S for the last 7 years and having flown at least 7 different ones equipped with Pax Steps, I can tell you that if it hasnt't broken, it will, most operators of the 10 or so different A109's around here just leave the step down permanently after it breaks, or just leave it down before it does.