The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) IV

blackcherry20 · 03-07-2013, 08:17 AM

just an interesting little tidbit from a co-worker this a.m.....
Pratt & Whitney Uncover Fraudulent Engine Tests The Canadian Press
March 6, 2013
A longtime scheme involving fraudulent parts testing has been uncovered at one of the subsidiaries of the parent company that owns airplane engine-maker Pratt & Whitney Canada.
Pratt & Whitney, which is based in East Hartford, CT, said it notified Transport Canada about the issue in September 2011, even though the fraudulent tests are not considered to be a public safety concern.
"Thorough internal audits were conducted using original, unaltered test data to confirm the quality of the parts in question," said company spokeswoman Stephanie Duvall in an email.
"There have been no product recalls, service bulletins or airworthiness directives, and there are no flight safety risks."
The scheme, believed to have been carried out for more than 15 years, was discovered at Carmel Forge Ltd. in Israel, a subsidiary of United Technologies Inc., which owns Pratt & Whitney.
An internal investigation was initiated in June 2011 after an employee anonymously reported that test data had been routinely adjusted during this period at the plant near Haifa, Israel.
As a result, the company discovered that employees had doctored metallurgical test results to make certain engine forgings appear to meet strict standards when in fact they did not, as part of an effort to minimize more testing.
Transport Canada says it reviewed a summary of the investigation by Pratt & Whitney was "satisfied" with the corrective actions taken by the company.
"As a result, the department did not need to take any further action," the department said in an email.
Pratt & Whitney says Carmel Forge has also notified the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its customers regarding the fraudulent tests.
"Through the course of their oversight, Transport Canada and the FAA determined that there was no need to issue airworthiness directives," said Duvall.
Montreal-based Bombardier declined comment except to say that "Pratt and Whitney is a trusted supplier."
Pratt & Whitney says Carmel Forge has made personnel changes, established stronger software controls, purchased test equipment and taken other steps to prevent adjustments to original test data.
"Carmel Forge remains confident in the quality, integrity and safety of its products," said Duvall.
The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement it found no evidence of non-conforming parts at Carmel Forge and did not issue fines or other penalties.
The agency also said no special FAA assessments or reviews of the facility are underway. It said it agreed with Pratt & Whitney's corrective action plan and agrees with Pratt & Whitney's assessment that there are no data indicating any in-service issues.
No maintenance schedules were adjusted as a result of the investigation, and the parts are performing as expected, the FAA said.
Pratt & Whitney is a unit of United Technologies Corp., a diversified company that includes Otis Elevator, Sikorsky helicopter, Carrier heating and cooling and other aerospace and building system businesses. Its Canadian subsidiary is based in Longueuil, Quebec.

GaleForce · 03-07-2013, 08:21 AM

I really feel for this guy. Forbes needs to make things right.

LMBmikeZ · 03-07-2013, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

That's what you get for living in the snow belt... Well, close to the snow belt

Yep. But I was just surprised we got any. They said nice all through the weekend. Hope they aren't wrong about that.

Sorry no pics at work. Coffee break

1/3 through my day

6MT · 03-07-2013, 09:03 AM

Mike....how's the weather in devil's country?

Isamu · 03-07-2013, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Huck

Seriously dude. I pm'ed them to find out how much their lip and their wing was. Wing was reasonable, $400ish, but $1300 and $200 shipping for a lip when I can get the same exact one from 3 or 4 other aces for $500 - $600? That's fuckin recockulous.

Don't know why that made me mad, but it did. These two different incidents I had in the road yesterday instigated a hardcore case of road rage in me, and it's carried over to today. I'm in the mood to punch a soccer mom in the stomach.

Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new-fangled science stuff

I feel you man.. that's so wierd it's so expensive

Isamu · 03-07-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

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just an interesting little tidbit from a co-worker this a.m.....
Pratt & Whitney Uncover Fraudulent Engine Tests The Canadian Press
March 6, 2013
A longtime scheme involving fraudulent parts testing has been uncovered at one of the subsidiaries of the parent company that owns airplane engine-maker Pratt & Whitney Canada.
Pratt & Whitney, which is based in East Hartford, CT, said it notified Transport Canada about the issue in September 2011, even though the fraudulent tests are not considered to be a public safety concern.
"Thorough internal audits were conducted using original, unaltered test data to confirm the quality of the parts in question," said company spokeswoman Stephanie Duvall in an email.
"There have been no product recalls, service bulletins or airworthiness directives, and there are no flight safety risks."
The scheme, believed to have been carried out for more than 15 years, was discovered at Carmel Forge Ltd. in Israel, a subsidiary of United Technologies Inc., which owns Pratt & Whitney.
An internal investigation was initiated in June 2011 after an employee anonymously reported that test data had been routinely adjusted during this period at the plant near Haifa, Israel.
As a result, the company discovered that employees had doctored metallurgical test results to make certain engine forgings appear to meet strict standards when in fact they did not, as part of an effort to minimize more testing.
Transport Canada says it reviewed a summary of the investigation by Pratt & Whitney was "satisfied" with the corrective actions taken by the company.
"As a result, the department did not need to take any further action," the department said in an email.
Pratt & Whitney says Carmel Forge has also notified the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its customers regarding the fraudulent tests.
"Through the course of their oversight, Transport Canada and the FAA determined that there was no need to issue airworthiness directives," said Duvall.
Montreal-based Bombardier declined comment except to say that "Pratt and Whitney is a trusted supplier."
Pratt & Whitney says Carmel Forge has made personnel changes, established stronger software controls, purchased test equipment and taken other steps to prevent adjustments to original test data.
"Carmel Forge remains confident in the quality, integrity and safety of its products," said Duvall.
The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement it found no evidence of non-conforming parts at Carmel Forge and did not issue fines or other penalties.
The agency also said no special FAA assessments or reviews of the facility are underway. It said it agreed with Pratt & Whitney's corrective action plan and agrees with Pratt & Whitney's assessment that there are no data indicating any in-service issues.
No maintenance schedules were adjusted as a result of the investigation, and the parts are performing as expected, the FAA said.
Pratt & Whitney is a unit of United Technologies Corp., a diversified company that includes Otis Elevator, Sikorsky helicopter, Carrier heating and cooling and other aerospace and building system businesses. Its Canadian subsidiary is based in Longueuil, Quebec.

wtf.. that is some BS...

in other news.. N. KOrea is threating to launch a nuke at the US..

does he realize what an absolutly STUPID move that would be?

Isamu · 03-07-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Another nice Datsun:

such a fan of the older datsun/nissans

onzedge · 03-07-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

such a fan of the older datsun/nissans

Me too. I wish I had the mojo to do flares on my 240Z.

ZMan8 · 03-07-2013, 09:19 AM

Good morning all!

Nismo89 · 03-07-2013, 09:21 AM

morning all

Isamu · 03-07-2013, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Me too. I wish I had the mojo to do flares on my 240Z.

do it!!!

ZMan8 · 03-07-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Nismo89

morning all

Isamu · 03-07-2013, 09:27 AM

so whats shakin kids? 2 more days of inpsection... then it's off to spend some quality time with the wife.. then off to some distant land with rays of sunshine an lonliness

Nismo89 · 03-07-2013, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

I really feel for this guy. Forbes needs to make things right.

lol.

Pintsize725 · 03-07-2013, 09:46 AM

03-07-2013, 08:17 AM	#4936 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	just an interesting little tidbit from a co-worker this a.m..... Pratt & Whitney Uncover Fraudulent Engine Tests The Canadian Press March 6, 2013 A longtime scheme involving fraudulent parts testing has been uncovered at one of the subsidiaries of the parent company that owns airplane engine-maker Pratt & Whitney Canada. Pratt & Whitney, which is based in East Hartford, CT, said it notified Transport Canada about the issue in September 2011, even though the fraudulent tests are not considered to be a public safety concern. "Thorough internal audits were conducted using original, unaltered test data to confirm the quality of the parts in question," said company spokeswoman Stephanie Duvall in an email. "There have been no product recalls, service bulletins or airworthiness directives, and there are no flight safety risks." The scheme, believed to have been carried out for more than 15 years, was discovered at Carmel Forge Ltd. in Israel, a subsidiary of United Technologies Inc., which owns Pratt & Whitney. An internal investigation was initiated in June 2011 after an employee anonymously reported that test data had been routinely adjusted during this period at the plant near Haifa, Israel. As a result, the company discovered that employees had doctored metallurgical test results to make certain engine forgings appear to meet strict standards when in fact they did not, as part of an effort to minimize more testing. Transport Canada says it reviewed a summary of the investigation by Pratt & Whitney was "satisfied" with the corrective actions taken by the company. "As a result, the department did not need to take any further action," the department said in an email. Pratt & Whitney says Carmel Forge has also notified the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its customers regarding the fraudulent tests. "Through the course of their oversight, Transport Canada and the FAA determined that there was no need to issue airworthiness directives," said Duvall. Montreal-based Bombardier declined comment except to say that "Pratt and Whitney is a trusted supplier." Pratt & Whitney says Carmel Forge has made personnel changes, established stronger software controls, purchased test equipment and taken other steps to prevent adjustments to original test data. "Carmel Forge remains confident in the quality, integrity and safety of its products," said Duvall. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement it found no evidence of non-conforming parts at Carmel Forge and did not issue fines or other penalties. The agency also said no special FAA assessments or reviews of the facility are underway. It said it agreed with Pratt & Whitney's corrective action plan and agrees with Pratt & Whitney's assessment that there are no data indicating any in-service issues. No maintenance schedules were adjusted as a result of the investigation, and the parts are performing as expected, the FAA said. Pratt & Whitney is a unit of United Technologies Corp., a diversified company that includes Otis Elevator, Sikorsky helicopter, Carrier heating and cooling and other aerospace and building system businesses. Its Canadian subsidiary is based in Longueuil, Quebec. __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

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03-07-2013, 09:03 AM	#4939 (permalink)
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