Ok, if we're done with the pissing contest....
I'm curious. The accident happened on May 9, then PT6-114A reports:
"here is some news
The plane is back right side up and the oil and fuel have all been draned out. New stuff has been put in. There is no damage to the plane. It is set to been flown out today (friday)"
Zero reports it was flown out on May 11
"The Beaver was flown out yesterday and is now sitting at Sealand in Campbell River. Doesn't look any worse for wear."
So, from Part VI - General Operating and Flight Rules
Canadian Aviation Regulations 2006-2
Standard 625 Appendix G - Inspection after Abnormal Occurrences
http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/Regse ... /a625g.htm
...
(12) Immersion in Water
The following requirements are based on immersion in non-contaminated water. It is the responsibility of the AME performing the inspection to determine if any contaminating elements exist, and extend the scope of the inspection as necessary. Examples of contaminants which may have to be taken into consideration include alkali, sulphur, salt, etc. Other important considerations are the length of time the aircraft has been submerged, especially if contaminants exist, and the temperature of the water. If temperatures are below freezing, tubing in the fuselage structure is liable to have been distorted or split through the formation of ice.
The general inspection requirements for aircraft which have been immersed in water are listed below. To them shall be added any additional requirements specified by the manufacturer, and additional inspections for any damage incurred during the entry into the water or during the recovery operation. The inspections listed below are considered the absolute minimum required following short term immersion in uncontaminated water. If the aircraft has been immersed for a period in excess of 30 days
(or 24 hrs. in the case of salt water), additional inspections shall be necessary.
(a) Aircraft Structure
(i) Examine all structure for damage (i.e. skin wrinkles, warping, bulges or splits in tubular structures).
(ii) Remove or open all inspection panels to allow complete draining and drying. Cabin lining, flooring and side panels shall be opened sufficiently to allow drying and inspection. On fabric covered components, cut sufficient circular holes to allow draining, drying and inspection of the structure. Special attention shall be paid to glued joints on wooden structures.
(iii) Check tubular structure for trapped water. Examine tape wrappings on tubular frames for thorough drying.
(iv) Lubricate with grease where fittings are provided, and all other moving parts with light engine oil.
(v) Drain fuel tanks and lines and flush tanks with a suitable rapidly evaporating solvent.
Information Note:
Maintenance personnel should ensure that the solvents used for flushing have no detrimental effect on the flexible hose construction material.
(b) Instruments
(i) Remove all instruments, open sufficiently to allow drying. Lubricate and test. All primary flight instruments shall be forwarded to an approved overhaul organization for recertification.
(ii) Disconnect all lines and drain thoroughly, paying particular attention to low spots where water can be trapped.
(c) Electrical and Avionics Equipment
(i) Loosen all wire bundles and shielded cables sufficiently to allow complete drying.
(ii) Check all connections and remove corrosion.
(iii) Clean switches (open type), solenoids, reverse current relays and voltage regulators (except carbon pile type) with a suitable rapidly evaporating solvent. Carbon pile type voltage regulators shall be returned to an approved overhaul facility.
(iv) Replace toggle switches and circuit breakers.
(v) Clean and test all radio units and accessories.
(d) Engines (if immersed while cold)
(i) Examine engine and propeller for damage. Bent propeller blades shall necessitate the examination of the engine for propeller strike damage.
(ii) Drain oil from sumps, oil cooler and tank.
(iii) Drain water from cylinders by rotating crankshaft, with spark plugs removed and lower intake pipes loosened.
(iv) Drain carburettor, flush with fuel or alcohol, and then flush with very light oil. Injection type carburettors shall be forwarded to an overhaul agency for dismantling, inspection and testing.
(v) Remove magnetos, drain, oven dry, relubricate and reinstall.
(vi) Remove all accessories, drain, dry, relubricate and reinstall.
(vii) Clean spark plugs and ignition harness, dry and test.
(viii) Drain and replenish oil tank with oil of the correct grade.
(ix) Start engines, if oil pressure is normal, continue running until operating temperatures are obtained (cylinder head and oil).
(x) Stop engines and check oil screens.
(xi) Carry out complete power run and ensure that all applicable specifications are met, and that all accessories are operating normally.
(e) Additional Checks if Engine Immersed while Hot
(i) Piston Engines
Due to the thermal shock encountered with the sudden cooling of the cylinder assemblies, all cylinders shall be removed and dismantled; cylinders, cylinder heads, pistons, valves, valve seats and valve springs shall be inspected for distortion and cracks.
(ii) Turbine Engines
Turbine engines shall be completely dismantled for internal inspection by an approved turbine engine overhaul organization.
(f) Additional Checks if Engine Immersed while Running
(i) Piston Engines
Due to the danger of forming a hydraulic lock which can result from the entry of water into the cylinders, the engine shall be completely dismantled for internal inspection by an approved overhaul organization.
(ii) Turbine Engines
Turbine engines shall be completely dismantled for internal inspection by an approved overhaul organization.
(g) Propellers
Cleaned and re-lubricated. Propellers with control domes or cylinders which are removable in the field shall be opened and checked internally.
So is it at all possible that all these items were complied with in two days????!!!! And Transport Canada is ok with this?
Am I missing something here?
