Aurigny denies safety risk, but ATRs needed work on frames

Wednesday 16th February 2011, 11:30AM GMT.

Malcolm Hart AURIGNY’S two newest aircraft have had to have parts of their frames replaced, but passengers’ safety was never compromised, according to the airline.

The $19m G-COBO and G-VZON ATR-72s were bought just two years ago.

But recently both aircraft had to have sections of their frames, around six to eight inches, replaced.

Aurigny managing director Malcolm Hart (pictured) dispelled myths about the problems.

‘No cracks in tails have developed, as has been rumoured, but frames have needed replacement on the two new aircraft sooner than we would have expected,’ he said.

‘We are pursuing this issue with the manufacturer.’

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DangerZone

February 16, 2011 at 11:44 am

This is NOT a manufacturing issue! ATR’s have been operated by hundreds of airlines around the world for years without these problems. This is an Aurigny maintenance issue, and a VERY worrying one at that!!

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mike

February 16, 2011 at 2:32 pm

Dangerzone

Are you the expert?

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Paul Le Page

February 16, 2011 at 2:50 pm

DangerZone – very serious allegations you are making.

Can you be more specific about the “maintenance issues” you are talking about?

Can you also provide proof beyond spurious circumstantial evidence?

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Thisisguernsey

February 16, 2011 at 3:08 pm

It should be noted that the original release from Aurigny, as reported in the Guernsey Press and initially on this site, did not make it clear that it was not the entire frame that needed replacing in each aircraft, but a section of some 6-8 inches.

The above story has been modified to reflect this so please bear that in mind when commenting.

Dangerzone’s comment was made before Aurigny sent through its clarification.

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