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Forum: Rotorheads

13th Jan 2017, 06:57

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Retractable Undercarriage

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Posted By ShyTorque

On the A109 series pulling a T handle applies the...

On the A109 series pulling a T handle applies the parking brakes on the main wheels via the utilities hydraulic system, so no need to apply pressure to the toe brakes. Turning the same handle locks...

Forum: Rotorheads

11th Jan 2017, 13:44

Replies: 45

Retractable Undercarriage

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Posted By ShyTorque

Oldbeefer, and if the nose leg "down" hose blows,...

Oldbeefer, and if the nose leg "down" hose blows, even the "emergency reserve" of hydraulic fluid goes through the same hole....as I found out in Belize. The cavitating hydraulic pump makes a very...

Forum: Rotorheads

11th Jan 2017, 12:20

Replies: 45

Retractable Undercarriage

Views: 8,184

Posted By ShyTorque

I have occasionally been directed to "make best...

I have occasionally been directed to "make best airspeed" in the A109 when being vectored in for an ILS, to fit in with the jet fixed wing pattern. 165kts on final approach is often enough to prompt...

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