The Nimrod Review - Official Documents

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Recommendations Status
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17 A study be undertaken into the utility of parachute Recommendation Rejected
escape on the Nimrod MR2.
After completion of reports into the feasibility and cost of incorporating a parachute escape facility
within the Nimrod it was decided that the capability could not be fitted within the remaining life
of the Nimrod airframe.
Recommendation Closed.
The Nimrod STANEVAL have reviewed Annex P to the main report and produced recommendations
which will be taken forward by RAF Kinloss and HQ 2 Gp
18 Nimrod STANEVAL consider the lessons identified at
Annex P and their potential impact on crew emergency
procedures.
Recommendation Closed.
All MR2 and R1 aircraft have been modified (SM 505/ 506).
19 The port rear emergency oxygen bottle is relocated to
a more central position, or another oxygen bottle is
provided in this position.
Recommendation Closed.
20 The design of No 1 fuel tank is reviewed to reduce the
effect of asymmetric filling.
AAR for the Nimrod MR2 and R1 is now prohibited (ALs 9 and 22 respectively to the aircrafts’
RTS). As this recommendation is only relevant to AAR it no longer has any utility and has been
closed.
Recommendation Closed.
AAR for the Nimrod MR2 and R1 is now prohibited (ALs 9 and 22 respectively to the aircrafts’
RTS). As this recommendation is only relevant to AAR it no longer has any utility and has been
closed.
21 The outlet pipes for fuselage fuel tank blow-off valves
be modified to ensure that blown-off fuel cannot run
down the exterior of the fuselage.
Appendix A to Chapter 15
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