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.
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.
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.
I called the owner to come and check.
Verdict, engine replaced.