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Written question asked by Gerald Howarth (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 June 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 12 June 2009. It was answered by Lord Davies of Stamford (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 June 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Military Aircraft

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent assessment he has made of the airworthiness of the (a) TriStar and (b) VC10 fleets.
Answer

RAF TriStar and VC10 aircraft are designed and certified to strict airworthiness and safety standards. The structural integrity of the aircraft is maintained by adherence to the procedures detailed within military airworthiness regulations. The review of airworthiness and safety of the aircraft is a routine and continual activity. It includes a comprehensive maintenance and repair process that covers routine flight servicing before and after each flight.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
494 c337W; 280066
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Military aircraft
Link
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