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Airfield Bus Rescue Operation

Published on 28 July 2026 at 20:15 by Didier Kuttel

After running various tests, our mechanic determined that the problem was the starter motor, as all other components appeared to be functioning normally. All that remained was to overcome two challenges:
- Find the replacement part
- Gain access to the starter motor ...

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On the left, you can see what it took to get to the faulty part:
- Jack up the vehicle so somebody could safely crawl underneath it
- Remove the various protective covers to gain access

Bob loves a challenge, but even he said it was hard to get to!

A big thanks to him for his work.

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