Coastguard helicopters grounded

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VEGAS
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Coastguard helicopters grounded

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Some safety issues with the Sik S92 it would appear. :-(

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20090321/tu ... 23e80.html
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Re: Coastguard helicopters grounded

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Anyone know what the modification is?


Edit:
Ahh, change the MRGB oil filter studs from titanium to steel as it's believed their failure led to a total loss of gearbox oil in the one that crashed off Newfoundland.
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