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UK MD 902s grounded for blade pin cracks

London, UK - In few days a Caa airworthiness directive will be issued

It has been decided that all the Hems (London's helicopter Emergency Medical Services) MD 902 helicopters will be grounded, after that on Saturday they have been discovered cracks leaks on the blade pins of the main rotor. Indeed the pilots on board of the helicopter perceived strong vibrations, and after an inspection of a technician team it could be circumscribed the problem. In few days the Caa...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 47068
Rome, Italy, 06/20/2003 18:04
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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