3000 Planes Grounded
Andy:
Why not reinstate the old material? Probably because either the old one is out of production or the new one is supposed to be cheaper and better.
Why was it changed without sufficient testing? Please define "sufficient testing" in this context. Two actual failures occurred, both at around the 200 hour mark, out of God knows how many thousands of engine hours since August 2006. When we know exactly how many are actually loose (suggested US figure is about 18), we can examine the probability distribution and calculate whether the testing Precision Airmotive undoubtedly did, or any testing for that matter, would have detected the problem.
Well, am I being stupid, or is there a solution to the problem in there somewhere? Why would you not reinstate the old gasket material? More to the point, why was it changed without sufficient testing to verify its suitability?
Why was it changed without sufficient testing? Please define "sufficient testing" in this context. Two actual failures occurred, both at around the 200 hour mark, out of God knows how many thousands of engine hours since August 2006. When we know exactly how many are actually loose (suggested US figure is about 18), we can examine the probability distribution and calculate whether the testing Precision Airmotive undoubtedly did, or any testing for that matter, would have detected the problem.
Wonder how CASA would have reacted or handled the situation if it had been an AD for Boeing or Airbus??
In GA's case, CASA sticks it up you until your nosebleeds and then charges you for the pleasure.
I suppose if you work for CASA in Canberra and the big planes are flying in and out of YSCB and you can access the Qantas frequent Flyer Club everything must be okay in the aviation world, bugger anyone out in the sticks!
In GA's case, CASA sticks it up you until your nosebleeds and then charges you for the pleasure.
I suppose if you work for CASA in Canberra and the big planes are flying in and out of YSCB and you can access the Qantas frequent Flyer Club everything must be okay in the aviation world, bugger anyone out in the sticks!
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There was less publicity to the fact that Conti and Lycs were having crankshaft concerns a few moons ago.
Are we missing something here!!!!!!!!
Are we missing something here!!!!!!!!
