And you wonder why we prefer a Rotary over an expensive, certified engine??.  I think the certification part only means it is certified to break and cost mucho money.  You would think after their crankshaft fiasco they would be more careful in QA.  Repair cost (even with free parts) apparently will cost on the order of $16,000.

 

Dave, here is another one for your file.

 

 

Ed A

As an Ex QA guy, I suggest that they have no Quality Assurance system at all.

 

The most vestigial of systems could have saved them (and the flying public) millions.

 

A recent visit to a well known propeller manufacturer revealed that the utter lack of a recognized quality system is not unusual in the aircraft industry.

 

When in doubt, specify MIL-I-45208. And then watch them crap their pants trying to pass the first visit from your friendly government employee.

 

 

Lynn E. Hanover

 

DOD/DLA/DSCC/ABA

retired.