BBMF Grounded

[Mayfly]

BBMF are grounded for the time being.

Apparently a routine inspection has highlighted a problem and as a precaution they have grounded all Merlin engined a/c.

[Aceyone]

Oh dear,I wonder how long for ?

[Spitfire]

Oh dear,I wonder how long for ?

If 'elf n safety get involved... who knows

[Mayfly]

I have no idea what the issue is but after the Lanc engine fire last year I'm not surprised they are taking the approach they have.

[10680]

Hope it's sorted by Scampton.

edited to add

Listening to Jeremy Vine Radio 2 on this.

Some people talk a load of c***p!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[34053]

BBMF at Biggin Hill is a 'No, No' then this weekend.

PW

[Sooty655]

Came across this online ~ I stress I have no idea how accurate it is.

It is simply a fretted engine frame mounting pin. Being a critical component it has required either a PWI or fleet check and no flights until the others in service have been checked. It is a modern component with a finite life so;- either replace, or check as serviceable and without knowing the exact details it could well be a F760 and batch check for faulty material or manufacture. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE ENGINES. It will be sorted soon and STOP BELIEVING THE SHITE IN THE MEDIA.

[Mayfly]

According to a post on Key Publishing forum the problem is abnormal wear on one of the shafts in the reduction gearbox of one engine.

Apparently he did a hangar tour on Friday and that's what they were told.

[Sooty655]

Now we have a definitive statement from BBMF and MOD ~ here