§ Lady Olga MaitlandTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what evidence he has taken from pilots of Chinook helicopters regarding their experiences with the computerised control box, the FADEC.
§ Mr. HanleyAs part of normal flight safety procedures, all Chinook helicopters are required to submit reports on any unusual occurrence experienced with the aircraft systems and this includes the full authority digital engine control—FADEC—system.
§ Lady Olga MaitlandTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence on how many occasions there has been an engine cut out while a Chinook helicopter in flight was using the computerised control box, the FADEC.
§ Mr. HanleyThere have been no incidents of an engine cut-out in flight on RAF Chinook helicopters using the full authority digital engine control—FADEC—system.