European Parliament 23 May 2012, Written question E-005208/12 Sergio Paolo Frances Silvestris (PPE) to the Commission. Helicopter defects

Question for written answer E-005208/12 to the Commission Sergio Paolo Frances Silvestris (PPE) (23 May 2012) Subject: Helicopter defects During pre-flight checks, cracks have been detected on the lower disc of two helicopters. The micro-fissures on these faulty aircraft could lead to further damage. They could even cause the disc to crack open with the ensuing loss of the helicopter.