N593UR, a DHC-6-300 Twin-Otter aircraft registered in the USA, commenced on a delivery ferry flight from Malaysia to the USA. During one of its stops in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the pilots observed that one of the engines was producing less power on BETA mode (reverse) and a Fuel Booster Pump inoperative. The aircraft was fixed by Ceylon Aeronautical Services (CAS) Maintenance & Repair Organisation (MRO) in Koggala, Sri Lanka, and Iroshan was called in the capacity of a consultant to coordinate relations with the pilots and to overlook compliance of the maintenance carried out in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). This unique aircraft delivery operation garnered significant media attention, with Sri Lankan television featuring a dedicated segment on the maintenance work and international aviation coordination efforts. Iroshan was interviewed and provided expert commentary on the role of CAS in attracting international General Aviation maintenance work.
These photographs and videos were captured during the aircraft’s departure when both Iroshan and Buddhika were present to overlook the work carried out at CAS. Photos were taken by Buddhika Chandrarathne.