AW-189 Structural Issues
Joined: May 2011
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From: In Communicado
Dosed anyone know of any new rotorcraft which hasn't had some early teething problems?
Why does any operator buy into a new design? Generally, expected competitive or performance advantage.
In doing so, the operator usually receives certain benefits:
- Purchase discounts
- Extended warranties (including free site support)
- Direct input into product improvements and development
But also accepts certain realities:
- Finding all the early weak spots in the design
- Decreased dispatch rates
- Need for back-up capability
An educated gamble, at best.
Why does any operator buy into a new design? Generally, expected competitive or performance advantage.
In doing so, the operator usually receives certain benefits:
- Purchase discounts
- Extended warranties (including free site support)
- Direct input into product improvements and development
But also accepts certain realities:
- Finding all the early weak spots in the design
- Decreased dispatch rates
- Need for back-up capability
An educated gamble, at best.
Joined: Mar 2015
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From: Africa
Dosed anyone know of any new rotorcraft which hasn't had some early teething problems?
Moreover, I have heard that a 24 inches crack had been found on an AW189 mechanical deck in early 2015.
AW has always had crack on their new aircraft due to vibration management issues, remember AW139 tail boom cracks. However, the company know how to manage them and now the AW139 is one of the best helo. I think AW will do the same for the AW189
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Moo moo land
In all fairness whilst you are correct that no issues have been made public about the 175.
I would like to point out its initial operation was highly managed by airbus to
the point that most of its early operations were maintained by Airbus employees not NHV... while nice to see a manufacturer providing an excellent service not a true reflection of normal operation.
IF that is still the case I know not.
I would like to point out its initial operation was highly managed by airbus to
the point that most of its early operations were maintained by Airbus employees not NHV... while nice to see a manufacturer providing an excellent service not a true reflection of normal operation.
IF that is still the case I know not.
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From: UK
NHV did the maintenance in DHR. At times assisted by AH employees, none of which had any licence or approval to certify the work carried out.
The main support from AH was a dedicated contact for any technical issues not yet covered in the manuals.
The main support from AH was a dedicated contact for any technical issues not yet covered in the manuals.
