FWIW, and beyond.
Aunt Pru does have an extensive 'loop' system for emails; in and out. Many of our associates prefer 'privacy' to even anonymity (as if anyone on the 'net' remains private). But, nevertheless, through our 'system' we do receive some real, valuable pearls of wisdom; often in the guise of an unasked question.
I'm not as nimble as the boys when it comes to 'getting' the message, that delivered from an abstruse 'sentence' in a short, often terse reply to an Aunt Pru QwoN. But, the drums have been busy, sending and receiving, in regard to the (another) spectacular mess ATSB have made of the Hawksbury River fatal event. Particularly from our long absent friends from both Canada and the USA; where they know (perhaps) just a little bit about air-frames on floats and the venerable DHC2 – a.k.a 'The Beaver.' Millions of safe flying hours, etc.
I won't expand any further, I reckon if you don't know how this PAIN system works then I'm wasting my wind. For those who can see beyond 'the veil' then the following is 'self-explanatory'.
1) “but the ATSB has no concrete evidence of exhaust leakage, non whatsoever”.
2) ATSB should not make unqualified statements of this (any) kind.
3) The aircraft was not fitted with ventilation louvres in the roof at the front of the cabin, which, according to Airag Aviation Services were standard fitment on DHC-2 aircraft. (Refer CASA airworthiness and FOI required knowledge base).
4) “A periodic inspection (100-hourly) of the aircraft was completed on 6 November 2017 and certified by a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer. At that time, other inspections and rectifications were carried out. To allow access for this work, the rudder, elevators and horizontal stabiliser were removed and subsequently refitted. A scheduled engine change was also carried out at this time and the corresponding inspection/s were certified by a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer. The replacement engine had been previously fitted to VH-AAM.”
5) “You might expect problems with the exhaust system to be picked up during this engine change: wouldn’t you”?
That last quote is from a very highly qualified, skilled man who asks but one simple question. “If not, why not”?
There is no way that ATSB can be allowed to get away from this (an other) complete shambles. In aviation terms, they've had a lifetime to sort out this 'event' on the Hawksbury. There are some 'hard eyes' reading reports and examining some of the openings provided for an aggressive Barrister to exploit The report smacks of astounding incompetency, intransience, ignorance, arrogance and plain, old fashioned, made on the farm - bull-pooh.
Never have been known as a 'begging' sort of fellah; but, please, before we are made into a complete international laughing stock, can someone put their boot on the ATSB brake. Before we are all tarred with the same brush – it is embarrassing. Cringe worthy even – in the international. 'professional' world, it has become a joke which is wearing pretty thin.
And, I'm no frame of mind to answer silly questions – get 'em in boy; Pints will do - unless they have bigger (kidding).
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Aunt Pru does have an extensive 'loop' system for emails; in and out. Many of our associates prefer 'privacy' to even anonymity (as if anyone on the 'net' remains private). But, nevertheless, through our 'system' we do receive some real, valuable pearls of wisdom; often in the guise of an unasked question.
I'm not as nimble as the boys when it comes to 'getting' the message, that delivered from an abstruse 'sentence' in a short, often terse reply to an Aunt Pru QwoN. But, the drums have been busy, sending and receiving, in regard to the (another) spectacular mess ATSB have made of the Hawksbury River fatal event. Particularly from our long absent friends from both Canada and the USA; where they know (perhaps) just a little bit about air-frames on floats and the venerable DHC2 – a.k.a 'The Beaver.' Millions of safe flying hours, etc.
I won't expand any further, I reckon if you don't know how this PAIN system works then I'm wasting my wind. For those who can see beyond 'the veil' then the following is 'self-explanatory'.
1) “but the ATSB has no concrete evidence of exhaust leakage, non whatsoever”.
2) ATSB should not make unqualified statements of this (any) kind.
3) The aircraft was not fitted with ventilation louvres in the roof at the front of the cabin, which, according to Airag Aviation Services were standard fitment on DHC-2 aircraft. (Refer CASA airworthiness and FOI required knowledge base).
4) “A periodic inspection (100-hourly) of the aircraft was completed on 6 November 2017 and certified by a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer. At that time, other inspections and rectifications were carried out. To allow access for this work, the rudder, elevators and horizontal stabiliser were removed and subsequently refitted. A scheduled engine change was also carried out at this time and the corresponding inspection/s were certified by a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer. The replacement engine had been previously fitted to VH-AAM.”
5) “You might expect problems with the exhaust system to be picked up during this engine change: wouldn’t you”?
That last quote is from a very highly qualified, skilled man who asks but one simple question. “If not, why not”?
There is no way that ATSB can be allowed to get away from this (an other) complete shambles. In aviation terms, they've had a lifetime to sort out this 'event' on the Hawksbury. There are some 'hard eyes' reading reports and examining some of the openings provided for an aggressive Barrister to exploit The report smacks of astounding incompetency, intransience, ignorance, arrogance and plain, old fashioned, made on the farm - bull-pooh.
Never have been known as a 'begging' sort of fellah; but, please, before we are made into a complete international laughing stock, can someone put their boot on the ATSB brake. Before we are all tarred with the same brush – it is embarrassing. Cringe worthy even – in the international. 'professional' world, it has become a joke which is wearing pretty thin.
And, I'm no frame of mind to answer silly questions – get 'em in boy; Pints will do - unless they have bigger (kidding).