Author Topic: Crankshafts (Read 1309 times)

Bob · « **on:** Monday March 27, 2006, 21:08:40 UTC »

I hear the CAA are contemplating inspections of the crank on Gypsy Majors..I'll ring Mark at DhSupport tomorrow and see if they've heard anything.

Dean Cross · « **Reply #1 on:** Tuesday March 28, 2006, 00:43:08 UTC »

I am afraid it does not look good in light of recent events.Please keep us postedif you hear anything. If they can prove that the webs were machined at the last overhaul there may be some hope of us being spared a mandatory

Bob · « **Reply #2 on:** Saturday July 29, 2006, 12:01:53 UTC »

I hear a rumour that we are safe... apparently Vintec have presuaded the CAA/AAIB that Gypsy cranks do occasionally break, some even did it from new so its a well known problem and things should be left as they are...!

Chippydriver · « **Reply #3 on:** Saturday July 29, 2006, 13:23:21 UTC »

Bob's well-connected! That's what I've heard as well.

Remarkably timely post - I just got the draft bulletin today for comment!

They plan to publish August.