Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

I do not know the normal number of flying hours ratcheted up during the lifetime of a jet. However, I know this jet has been put to maximum use. The wiring system and the hydraulics are under examination. I understand a replacement part is needed and that it is being fitted. For the benefit of the House, I repeat that there is routine maintenance of the aircraft in accordance with well established international standards, the regularity of which depends on the number of flying hours clocked up. Therefore, it must be happening regularly at this stage. In addition, there is the overall annual examination which usually happens in the United States during the summer.

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