Engine Malfunction Grounds Fleet Of MRH-90 Helicopters

May 19 2010

Australia

Flying operations have been suspended for Australia's new MRH-90 helicopters while the military investigates an engine failure that occurred last month, reports the Australian Dept. of Defense.

An MRH-90 was flying northeast of Adelaide on April 20 when it suffered an engine failure in one of its two engines. The helicopter was able to safely return to RAAF Edinburgh, said a department statement.

The military has brought in specialists from engine manufacturers Turbomeca and...

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