Originally Posted by
Helinut
As it stands, that message from the StepChange website is out of date. If I understand the effect of the CAA Operational Directive, it will prevent the use of any UK-Reg Pumas and variants offshore, if they have the relevant part number shaft.
The "Step Change" party line is really just the view of the offshore installation operators. It is clear they wanted Puma shuttles to resume with limited restrictions. I wonder whether this will change, in the light of the CAA action?
FYI, the Fact Sheet (the second link) includes a reference to the CAA Directive:
Why is the EC225 still suspended?
The helicopter operators took the decision to continue to suspend the EC225 until further guarantees can be provided on its safety. Independent of this, the UK aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has since issued an operational directive forbidding its use for offshore transport. This continued suspension of the EC225 is fully supported by the Helicopter Safety Steering Group and the trade unions.
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