Monday, February 11, 2013

Check the wings attachment points and tip tank hoses safety wire

Still doing a little bit more than the annual inspection issued in the maintenance program of a fouga,
I discovered that for over 12 years the fouga was flying with the main wing attachment bolts not secured, and tip tanks fuel and pressure hoses not safetied.



Why a borescope inspection is needed

I was performing a annual inspection on a fouga with real high time close to TBO for the engines, and doing the borescope inspection, that is what I found on one engine on the outer combustion chamber.

plus other cracks (8 at least) totaly out off limits.
I called the owner to come and check.
Verdict, engine replaced.