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Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jul 2014, 17:38
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By rick1128

Have you tried Aircraft Spruce? At Pilot Supplies...

Have you tried Aircraft Spruce? At Pilot Supplies and Aircraft Parts from Aircraft Spruce (http://www.aircraftspruce.com). They do have it. However, it is becoming more and more difficult to get as...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th May 2014, 03:13
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By rick1128

LV, First check the ducting to the oil...

LV,

First check the ducting to the oil cooler. If you hover over freshly cut grass, I have found that they tend to collect a bit of it. As for the aux oil cooler, as far as i am concerned, it...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2014, 17:50
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By rick1128

LV, It is my understanding that you have to...

LV,

It is my understanding that you have to purge the bearings of the old grease when you change greases. I am not a mechanic so I am not sure of the whys and wherefore's of these.

Next there...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Mar 2014, 16:51
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By rick1128

LV, Go on the Enstrom website and check the...

LV,

Go on the Enstrom website and check the Service Letters. The number you want is SIL168. Enstrom changed the lubrication requirements of some of the rotor hub bearings a few years ago. Mobil 28...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2014, 16:59
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By rick1128

I wouldn't be too quick to change the blades. On...

I wouldn't be too quick to change the blades. On the Enstrom they are an on-condition item.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2014, 17:01
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By rick1128

Since their primary market is still the USA, they...

Since their primary market is still the USA, they most likely decide to go the piston route. Also they already have a turbine trainer the 480. As for the elastomeric damper, Enstrom admits that they...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2014, 18:00
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By rick1128

Just saw the new trainer yesterday at HeliExpo....

Just saw the new trainer yesterday at HeliExpo. Called the TH180. Looks interesting. They trimmed the tail some and lowered the empty weight. They are shooting for around 1500 pounds. Personally I...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Sep 2013, 04:48
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By rick1128

In the 28's the door has no fiberglass at all, it...

In the 28's the door has no fiberglass at all, it is just plexiglass. The last time I looked at a 280 the doors appeared to be constructed the same way. Mine were a little loose, so I used Home Depot...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2013, 22:20
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By rick1128

Loosen the throttle friction if you need to. The...

Loosen the throttle friction if you need to. The only thing I can say is try to lead with the throttle. In time it will become a habit.

As for the shaking. How often did the previous owner lube...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2012, 14:10
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By rick1128

Since you are located in the UK the requirements...

Since you are located in the UK the requirements may be a little different. Go to the US FAA website (FAA: Home (http://www.faa.gov)) and open the Type certificate data sheets (TCDS) for the Enstrom....
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2012, 00:42
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By rick1128

Considering that Enstrom makes a factory...

Considering that Enstrom makes a factory calibrated dip stick for their helicopters, it is really stupid. They are the only manufacturer that I know of that does that.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Nov 2011, 15:31
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By rick1128

Newheli, For what you want to do, I would...

Newheli,

For what you want to do, I would stay away from a straight or an A model. The A stands for anemic. I flew one at sea level and it still was short of power. While the C models have the...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2010, 16:21
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By rick1128

kiltie, I have a excel spreadsheet I use for...

kiltie,

I have a excel spreadsheet I use for my 28C. PM me with your address and I will forward you a copy. Keep in mind that the F and FX models have a few more life limited parts than the...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2010, 23:49
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By rick1128

I owned a 28C and I didn't think it was that...

I owned a 28C and I didn't think it was that expensive to maintain. Yes the early blades have a delamination issue. In fact blades will delaminate if you don't take care of them. Keep them clean and...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Aug 2010, 20:59
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By rick1128

Baron, That is a nice looking aircraft. I...

Baron,

That is a nice looking aircraft. I believe the Enstrom is really the only piston helicopter that makes any sense for the private owner. But it doesn't mean that commercial operators...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2008, 15:15
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By rick1128

The swashplate housing is 17700 hours, which...

The swashplate housing is 17700 hours, which basically for all intents and purposes, makes it an on condition part. The swashplate bearings are 1200 hours, unless you add a grease fitting to the...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2008, 22:23
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By rick1128

EN48, The impression I got from AirSure, is...

EN48,

The impression I got from AirSure, is that Roger is their prime choice. However, I DPE I used for my Instrument and CFII, Tim Salikia, is also well regarded by AirSure. Since I did my...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2008, 20:47
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By rick1128

Congratulations EN48. Looks nice. Just signed the...

Congratulations EN48. Looks nice. Just signed the papers for an older 28C. reasonable times on most everything. With a couple of high time items, but enough time to get out a year or so, before I...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2007, 13:41
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By rick1128

Rick, You might consider being careful where...

Rick,

You might consider being careful where you land. A few months ago I was discussing the 480 with the DPE that was conducting my Instrument checkride. He is a high time Enstrom pilot and...
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