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Rotor transmission support link fracture highlights importance of following manufacturer maintenance requirements

It was subsequently found that the helicopter’s right forward pylon support link assembly had fractured.

“The link assembly is designed to isolate and support the main rotor transmission and rotor, reducing cabin noise and The cause of the failure was

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