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This US Coast Guard Search and Rescue helicopter (6537 from North Bend), was over the beach at Pacific City on Oct 25, 2012. The Aerospatiale SA366G1 Dauphin was selected by the United States Coast Guard in 1979 as its new short range recovery (SRR) air-sea rescue helicopter, replacing the Sikorsky HH-52A Sea Guard. In order to comply with american regulations relating to local content, engineering changes were required: most notably the french original Turbomeca Arriel engines were replaced with Lycoming LTS101 powerplants. The Dolphin normally carries a crew of four: pilot, copilot, flight mechanic and rescue swimmer.
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