Failure of plastic washer in R44 FCU
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Failure of plastic washer in R44 FCU
There has been a reported incident of an engine stoppage on one machine in NZ. Reports are following that the washer/bearing in the FCU is failing and getting through the fuel system.
http://www.caa.govt.nz/Airworthiness...CAN_73-003.pdf
http://www.caa.govt.nz/Airworthiness...CAN_73-003.pdf
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No! couldn't possibly happen! After all, these parts go through very strict and thorough Airworthiness certifications....that's why they are hundreds of times more expensive than standard, off the shelf components.
*walks off whistling to self*
*walks off whistling to self*
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NZCAA issue Emergency AD DCA/MA/17
Inligth of the continuing notification of defective washers being found in response to NZCAA CAN 73-003, an Emergency AD has been issued. CASA are looking to follow with an AWB.
