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Forum: Rotorheads

17th Aug 2017, 15:08

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Posted By [email protected]

Yes, I have XR511 in my logbook from 1986 in NI...

Yes, I have XR511 in my logbook from 1986 in NI as a Mk 2, the others are very close (within 1 or 2) to a number of others, all Mk 2s so I think you are correct.

Forum: Rotorheads

17th Aug 2017, 09:11

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Wessex loggers grounded

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Posted By [email protected]

That one looks suspiciously like an ex-84 Sqn...

That one looks suspiciously like an ex-84 Sqn (Cyprus) Mk5 that was converted to a Mk 2 but retained the drop tank.

Forum: Rotorheads

5th Jul 2017, 15:39

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Wessex loggers grounded

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Posted By [email protected]

I vaguely remember a limit on SE flying time to...

I vaguely remember a limit on SE flying time to protect the coupling gearbox from sustained asymmetric loads.

The accident RVDT linked to really doesn't explain or suggest why - even if he had a...

Forum: Rotorheads

4th Jul 2017, 08:46

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Wessex loggers grounded

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Posted By [email protected]

TOTD - yes, but as you know the HC2 flew many...

TOTD - yes, but as you know the HC2 flew many thousands of hours in the RAF (and Mk5 in RN) with no major issues. One TR drive failure back in early 90s due to the disconnect coupling coming apart...

Forum: Rotorheads

3rd Jul 2017, 08:08

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Wessex loggers grounded

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Posted By [email protected]

Yes, the HC2 was a good workhorse - I suspect...

Yes, the HC2 was a good workhorse - I suspect people keep thinking they are the same beast as the S-58T, which they are not.

Forum: Rotorheads

30th Jun 2017, 18:19

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Wessex loggers grounded

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Posted By [email protected]

Good point John, the fatigue spectrum and...

Good point John, the fatigue spectrum and component life would have been predicated on specific flight profiles with only a certain percentage conducted at MAUM and at Vmax.

The aircraft had quite...

Forum: Rotorheads

30th Jun 2017, 13:37

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Wessex loggers grounded

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Posted By [email protected]

Providing they were properly maintained and...

Providing they were properly maintained and operated within the 13,600lb MAUM and the 3,200ft/lb Max Tq limit the Brit-Mil used, they should have been fine for logging work but what spares...

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