Written question asked by William Ross (Ulster Unionist Party) on Friday, 9 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 February 2001. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Thursday, 15 February 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, (a) when, (b) where and (c) by whom helicopter ZD 576 was fitted with FADEC; and when the aircraft (i) entered service with the armed forces and (ii) was built; if he will list the way points of the flight of Chinook helicopter ZD 576 on 2nd June 1994, indicating the altitude which the aircraft was supposed to maintain between each way point. - Will write. (Holding answer 14 February 2001).

Answer: Mr. William Ross: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) (a) when, (b) where and (c) by whom helicopter ZD 576 was fitted with FADEC; and when the aircraft (i) entered service with the armed forces and (ii) was built; [150414] (2) if he will list the way points of the flight of Chinook helicopter ZD 576 on 2 June 1994, indicating the altitude which the aircraft was supposed to maintain between each way point. [150412] Mr. Spellar: [holding answer 14 February 2001]: 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: 363 c194W; 150414;150412
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Software Accidents Helicopters Chinook helicopters Mull of Kintyre
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