Originally Posted by
Heathrow Harry
Maybe it's just not possible to build a heavy (-ish) helicopter than can stand the strain of routine day-out day for many years in N Sea type ops without getting a severe mechanical failure
Helog were (ab)using their Pumas for many years in logging.
I think the problem nowadays is with the suppliers and with the EASA focusing mainly on if the paperwork is right all else must be fine.