Written question asked by David Rendel (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 20 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 July 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 July 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if Textron Lycoming was required to demonstrate it had validated the design of FADEC software for the Chinook Mk2 prior to its release into operational service; and if he will make a statement; if Boscombe Down was satisfied that the FADEC software for the Chinook Mk2 (a) met aviation software standard RTCA Do. 178A or JSP 188 in June 1994 and (b) was verifiable and suitable for its intended purpose in June 1994. - Will write.

Answer: Mr. Rendel: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) if Textron Lycoming was required to demonstrate it had validated the design of FADEC software for the Chinook Mk2 prior to its release into operational service; and if he will make a statement; [132454] (2) if Boscombe Down was satisfied that the FADEC software for the Chinook Mk2 (a) met aviation software standard RTCA Do. 178A or JSP 188 in June 1994 and (b) was verifiable and suitable for its intended purpose in June 1994. [132455] Mr. Spellar: I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 354 c551W; 132454;132455
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Software Helicopters Standards Safety Chinook helicopters Textron Lycoming
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk