Flying operations paused for CH-124 Sea King

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NR – 07.001 - February 3, 2007
SHEARWATER, N.S. – Essential life saving missions will continue
while the fleet of CH-124 Sea King aircraft are undergoing a temporary operational
pause.
“A recently released study from the original equipment manufacturer has
indicated that the life-cycle of certain major components should be revised
based on how the Sea King has been flown during its operational life,”
said Major General Charlie Bouchard, Commander of 1 Canadian Air Division. “This
operational pause is a prudent precaution while we conduct a further engineering
assessment of these components.”
The affected components are in the main rotor head of the aircraft and the
revised life-cycle recommendations are significantly lower than those used previously
by the Air Force.
“The Air Force is called upon to conduct hazardous operations on a regular
basis, but it will only do that with safe, properly maintained aircraft,”
said Colonel Alan Blair, Commander of 12 Wing in Shearwater, Nova Scotia. “The
Sea King is no exception and the current situation and our reaction to it, is
an example of our concern for the safety and security of our aircrew, and for
the safe conduct of the tasks that they are called upon to perform.”
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For further information, please contact the DND/CF Media Liaison Office
at (613) 996-2353/54.

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