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Old 3rd Jun 2016, 20:58
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helicrazi
 
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Originally Posted by The Sultan
SAS,

Classy as ever. With modern helicopters like the B429, AW139/189 having 30m+ loss of lube capability (as well as the 225 if a sensor was wired correctly) I expect at least the NS to soon mandate the capability. No hiding behind marketing BS. Bye-bye S-92 when that happens.

The Sultan
Problem with the 225 is the 30 min emergency lubed gearbox is only of use if it's still attached to the helicopter

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