new cracks found?
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From: South Shields
new cracks found?
Im hearing a few stories from the offshore lads that there may be new issues with cracks found or defects in the offshore fleet.
Unsure of model or operator at present.
Any info is appreciated.
Unsure of model or operator at present.
Any info is appreciated.
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From: I am not sure where we are, but at least it is getting dark
Breaking news: A crack or multiple cracks may or may not have been found in unspecified parts of an unknown helicopter type. Someone alert the authorities.
(is this a reporter desperate for a story or something?)
(is this a reporter desperate for a story or something?)
Last edited by lelebebbel; 9th May 2013 at 20:13.
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Cracks TG from SS
News slow....you journalists must be breaking your necks for some good stories to butcher. Isn't an aircraft/helicopter made that doesn't have cracks.
Last edited by NRDK; 9th May 2013 at 20:14.
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He is an, admitted, offshore passenger.
Like any piece of complicated equipment the helicopters are in a constant state repair/maintenance. Any issue found is a 'defect' which will be 'rectified' before the aircraft is released to service.
All to often people outside the business (passengers) overhear shop talk between crew and/or maintainers and develop a mental picture of problems that don't match reality.
We trust you guys to operate the rig safely...
Like any piece of complicated equipment the helicopters are in a constant state repair/maintenance. Any issue found is a 'defect' which will be 'rectified' before the aircraft is released to service.
All to often people outside the business (passengers) overhear shop talk between crew and/or maintainers and develop a mental picture of problems that don't match reality.
We trust you guys to operate the rig safely...
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TrisG, as pilot and apprentice says
Cracks are normal in any metal aircraft structure, and it's one area of maintenance that keeps sheet metal workers in work. Rebuiding Bell tail booms was a constant source of effort. Having said that, cracks are definitely not normal within such items as gearboxes.
All to often people outside the business (passengers) overhear shop talk between crew and/or maintainers and develop a mental picture of problems that don't match reality
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Hi - This was simply a post to try and shed some light on a story thats appeared on FB about some cracks being identified on some offshore choppers which as a result may or may not have grounded flights.
Im not a reporter at all - I work as an NDT/Rope Access tech offshore. Something far more perverted....
Cheers for your input guys.
Im not a reporter at all - I work as an NDT/Rope Access tech offshore. Something far more perverted....
Cheers for your input guys.
