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| All coastguard rescue helicopters in Scotland have been grounded because of safety fears. | All coastguard rescue helicopters in Scotland have been grounded because of safety fears. |
| Replacement parts will be fitted to Sikorsky S-92 aircraft following a crash off Newfoundland last week. | |
| Seventeen people died and one person survived when the aircraft came down in the Atlantic on 12 March. | |
| The UK coastguard agency operates four S-92s based on Shetland and Lewis. The RAF and Royal Navy will continue to provide emergency cover. | The UK coastguard agency operates four S-92s based on Shetland and Lewis. The RAF and Royal Navy will continue to provide emergency cover. |
| A preliminary investigation into the crash in Canada suggested a gearbox mounting stud had failed. | A preliminary investigation into the crash in Canada suggested a gearbox mounting stud had failed. |
| A Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) spokesman said replacement parts should arrive on the islands "within a day or so" but the helicopters could be out of action for several days while they are fitted. | A Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) spokesman said replacement parts should arrive on the islands "within a day or so" but the helicopters could be out of action for several days while they are fitted. |
| He said: "We have a responsibility to our crews. We have to ensure that the helicopters are safe. | He said: "We have a responsibility to our crews. We have to ensure that the helicopters are safe. |
| "The MCA are now working closely with the Ministry of Defence to provide cover for the islands from Lossiemouth and Prestwick." | "The MCA are now working closely with the Ministry of Defence to provide cover for the islands from Lossiemouth and Prestwick." |
| No coastguard helicopters operating in England, Wales or Northern Ireland are affected. | No coastguard helicopters operating in England, Wales or Northern Ireland are affected. |