Yes, correct Geoff - 2 x separate load-paths. As Eric says, 'old' technology, but proven, and yes, also, read across from the Hughes 500. Keep it simple (K.I.S.S) ~ VFR
Originally Posted by
Geoffersincornwall
If my memory serves me well the MD 900 series employ a design that shares the flight and rotational loads through two separate load paths. Is this so? and if it is, why don't we employ that standard across the board.
If the certification standards included this requirement we might see some more robust designs that are damage tolerant when critical components fail.
G.