An Air Services Limited (ASL) Bell 206 helicopter with registration HR-GTR has been grounded by the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) following two breaches – 1) that a mishap occurred and it was not logged and 2), that an inspection found the wrong rotor blades were being used.
“Pursuant to Section IV of the Civil Aviation Regulations, an inspection of the above Aircraft and/or logbooks was conducted and the following defects/deficiencies have been noted: The Technical logbook was inspected. Maintenance was being conducted after a defect in flight. The Technical logbook had no receipt of the defect, contrary to the GCARS Article 12(2B),” the GCAA document, seen by the Stabroek News states.