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EC-135 helicopter checks continue

London, United Kingdom - An EASA directive has ordered daily safety inspections

A crack was found on the lower hub-shaft flange of the main rotor of one of the Scottish Air Ambulance Service EC-135 helicopters. The crack is similar to those which induced EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) to order daily safety inspections while the fault is being investigated. About 1,000 EC-135 helicopters are being inspected for the problem worldwide. Bond Air Services, the aircraft...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1139465
Rome, Italy, 04/10/2012 11:54
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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