Wed Dec 26, 2018 11:47 am
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I don't believe that we should be looking at 'worst case scenario's' at this early stage . I know that there was a similar loss in this country of a PA-28 Arrow some years ago now , but from what I can make out , there is little to suggest that a similar problem exists with fixed u/c PA-28s.
I reckon that the FAA-AD is to cover themselves in the event of similar promulgations within the now ageing fleet of PA-28 aircraft and they are attempting to build up a picture to see if this could possibly affect non-retractables as well .
The initial inspection looks to be a couple of hours labour , which may well indicate that the fixed u/c fleet does not have a similar problem.
I also don't believe that the prospect of eddy-current testing needs to be seen as the possible death-knell for the PA-28 fleet either [in the event that a UK reg'd a/c would need it] , whilst it is probably true that many maint. organisations do not have this capability , including the airlines , but there are several specialist , independent test houses with the Approvals to carry out this type of work should the need arise .
We're British aren't we ? So let's 'Keep Calm & Carry On'.
I reckon that the FAA-AD is to cover themselves in the event of similar promulgations within the now ageing fleet of PA-28 aircraft and they are attempting to build up a picture to see if this could possibly affect non-retractables as well .
The initial inspection looks to be a couple of hours labour , which may well indicate that the fixed u/c fleet does not have a similar problem.
I also don't believe that the prospect of eddy-current testing needs to be seen as the possible death-knell for the PA-28 fleet either [in the event that a UK reg'd a/c would need it] , whilst it is probably true that many maint. organisations do not have this capability , including the airlines , but there are several specialist , independent test houses with the Approvals to carry out this type of work should the need arise .
We're British aren't we ? So let's 'Keep Calm & Carry On'.