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Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jun 2018, 09:34
Replies: 180
Views: 135,482
Posted By birmingham

Thanks it is hard to spot them all

Thanks it is hard to spot them all
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jun 2018, 17:04
Replies: 180
Views: 135,482
Posted By birmingham

Progress or no progress

From what I can tell of the figures from the North Sea the numbers for helicopter safety the numbers are far from encouraging ...

In the first five years of NS ops there were 18 helicopter...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2018, 13:27
Replies: 180
Views: 135,482
Posted By birmingham

Yes but look at it from AH point of view.. ...

Yes but look at it from AH point of view..

1. Despite some green shoots the E&P market for heavies is down and recovering only very slowly. Most think its halcyon days are gone. The accidents have...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2018, 13:16
Replies: 180
Views: 135,482
Posted By birmingham

It seems that market uncertainty in this segment...

It seems that market uncertainty in this segment is such that AH has delayed the launch of the X6 replacement until it can make a better commercial case and the suppliers can deliver more disruptive...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jan 2018, 08:49
Replies: 180
Views: 135,482
Posted By birmingham

I would like to think that AH know definitively...

I would like to think that AH know definitively that the problem is confined to a single type of MRB arrangement i.e. the one that failed but can't say so for legal reasons. Hopefully all will be...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2018, 16:55
Replies: 180
Views: 135,482
Posted By birmingham

Totally agree. We know that the type of epicyclic...

Totally agree. We know that the type of epicyclic now fitted to all the machines has never failed. So the (unspoken) conclusion seems to be either; the type used on the fatal accident flights had...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Nov 2016, 16:13
Replies: 180
Views: 135,482
Posted By birmingham

It will be quite possible to focus on the...

It will be quite possible to focus on the military versions, they will be new build, will mostly not be delivered until after the completion of the accident report and will be fitted/retrofitted with...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2016, 16:47
Replies: 180
Views: 135,482
Posted By birmingham

Absolutely - also given the very small number of...

Absolutely - also given the very small number of occurrences the results would not be particularly significant, hence a scientific understanding of why the gear in this accident (and the previous...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2016, 16:26
Replies: 180
Views: 135,482
Posted By birmingham

Thanks very helpful insight - Despite their...

Thanks very helpful insight - Despite their admission that the cause is not fully understood the advice is clear - change to type B and up inspections. It is safe to assume that a very thorough...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Oct 2016, 13:00
Replies: 180
Views: 135,482
Posted By birmingham

"There are two configurations of planet gear...

"There are two configurations of planet gear within the current type design. In depth review of the design and service data showed that one configuration has higher operating stress levels that...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Oct 2016, 12:45
Replies: 180
Views: 135,482
Posted By birmingham

Apparently the 225s are safe to fly again...

Apparently the 225s are safe to fly again according to one agency but not two others, the cause is not fully understood and the investigation hasn't finished. It is as clear as mud to me.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Sep 2016, 08:05
Replies: 180
Views: 135,482
Posted By birmingham

Your comments on the military sales are spot on....

Your comments on the military sales are spot on. The military have not moved on and there is time to restore confidence. In oil and gas, long short and medium range it's dead Jim. They have moved on...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2016, 16:22
Replies: 180
Views: 135,482
Posted By birmingham

I agree entirely but there are two distinct...

I agree entirely but there are two distinct markets. The E&P market has gone Perfect storm of no confidence, no demand, no future. Time to move on.

The military is another story. That hasn't gone...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2016, 07:45
Replies: 180
Views: 135,482
Posted By birmingham

AH will have to wait for the accident report...

AH will have to wait for the accident report before they can finally address this. Those things take a while at the best of times and this one is very complex. I'm sure they are discussing with...
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