The Royal
Australian Air Force has resumed Hawk 127 aircraft flying operations
today, after a short suspension as a safety precaution.
All Air Force
aircraft are serviced and flown under a robust, strict and controlled
airworthiness and safety system, to ensure that they are operated to the
highest standards for safety.
On Monday, 4
February 2013 a Hawk 127 was undertaking a routine training flight from
RAAF Base Pearce, WA, when the pilot observed an engine warning light.
In accordance
with standard procedures, the pilot carried out the required emergency
checklist actions and landed the aircraft safely at a nearby airfield.
As a safety
precaution, Air Force immediately placed a temporary suspension on all
Hawk 127 aircraft flying operations while an investigation occurred. The
suspension was lifted today and the Hawk 127 will return to normal
flying operations.
The temporary suspension did not affect fast jet training.
The Hawk 127 is
primarily used for initial or ‘lead-in’ fighter training to prepare
aircrew for operational conversion to the F/A-18A Hornet and the F/A-18F
Super Hornet aircraft. The Hawk is operated at RAAF Base Williamtown
NSW and RAAF Base Pearce WA.
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