Originally Posted by
HeliComparator
AH published a new SIN yesterday. They are still pushing the suspension bar issue. There will be a new ESB about it shortly. One point they made which I don't think has been covered on here, is that (they say) there is evidence that the engines and tail rotor were still running / being driven up to the point of impact which, they say, shows the epicyclic didn't seize up.
tbf any reponsible manufacturer would do this. They obvious believe that this is the most likely of the seven scenarios and one of the seven where a SIN and associated checks could have most benefit. It is difficult to see what nore they coud suggest to monitor the epicyclic without a redesign. The encouraging news is they are working on tests to stand up this theory and they don't yet completely disount the other 6