V-22 Ospreys' Flight Restrictions Lifted

By Christopher J. Castelli / September 5, 2000 at 5:00 AM
The flight restriction issued on Aug. 25 that grounded all 11 V-22 Ospreys was lifted Sept. 1 and two of the aircraft are flying again, Naval Air Systems Command announced today. All V-22 Ospreys have been cleared to fly as soon as they have been inspected, according to a statement released by officials. The inspection process, which should be completed by mid-September, involves checking the coupling assemblies to ensure they have the proper torque, according to the statement. The V-22...

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