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Old 3rd Dec 2012, 12:51
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bigglesbutler
 
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Originally Posted by Pitts
I agree with your general comments on differences on carburizing vs nitriding.
Actually, as you pointed out, we are speculating, because we do not know the actual process applied on the subject gear .
Yes we do - just read the AAIB report.....
Carburising for the "old" style shaft fitted to AS332L (and some L2's??) and Nitriding for the EC225, hence the discussion on the merits of the two techniques.

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