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Old 13th Nov 2014, 07:02
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Part of the problem is that it's been scandalously difficult to get hold of good statistics and decent accident reports. I've previously banged on about the failings of RAA in that regard and suggested that if RAA weren't going to do the job, CASA must. Even my amateur spreadsheet compiled from the published gobbets indicates a serious problem and, as others say, resolving the problems would have been preferable to the seismic event we now have. But the fact is that the elephant in the room has been clearly visible, and something had to give.

In the end, it's not CASA's job to design or re-work engines but I hope they do take the opportunity to publish what information they have. At least then it might be possible to have an evidence-based re-work program, although I doubt it'll come from Jabiru based on past responsiveness. Whatever the source of the fix(es), I hope that the new RAA order buys into it to help the many poor sods who'll be affected.
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