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Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2012, 11:34
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

212man The link you posted is to the agreed...

212man

The link you posted is to the agreed extra certification conditions the equipment needs to meet.

But is it actually certified in Canada yet?

I agree 4 years seems amazing.
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Nov 2011, 07:56
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

I'm told C-NLOPB and Transport Canada attended...

I'm told C-NLOPB and Transport Canada attended the last meeting of the UK's Helicopter Safety Research Committee to discuss lessons learned from this accident and that liaison on common initiatives...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Nov 2011, 20:41
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

On the next edition of CBC's The Current:

On the next edition of CBC's The Current:
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2011, 16:44
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

Amazing that TSB didn't examine the winch...

Amazing that TSB didn't examine the winch failure.

Robert Dekker may only be alive because an aircraft was already fitted with a dual hoist for the exercise mentioned. I wonder how much longer he...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2011, 20:59
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

Seems there were problems with the winch that...

Seems there were problems with the winch that were not mentioned in the TSB report.



Rescuer in Cougar 491 crash recalls sole survivor waving faintly in Atlantic - Winnipeg Free Press...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2011, 16:15
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

A double on the casualty, one under the arms and...

A double on the casualty, one under the arms and one under the knees to lift more horizontally.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2011, 08:53
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

VOCM.COM|Search and Rescue Technician to get...

VOCM.COM|Search and Rescue Technician to get Medal of Bravery | Article (http://www.vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?mn=2&id=17929&latest=1)


Would a double strop not have been quicker?
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2011, 19:16
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

riff_raff It would help prevent future...

riff_raff

It would help prevent future accidents if the people who made the decision after the loss of lubrication test failure in August 2002 to fit a simple cooler bypass valve and assessed oil...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jul 2011, 10:30
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

Twice bitten?

Its clear that some people would lkike to see Sikorsky have their day in open court to justify their design decisions.

Here is a thoughtful editorial from the local St Johns paper:



Once...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jun 2011, 09:41
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

Thumbs up Some Postive News

It looks like some experts (EASA, FAA & TC) have agreed that the means of compliance used for the S-92s certification is adaquate and should not be perpetuated:

Transportation board says foreign...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jun 2011, 18:29
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

Helmets

The Wells Inquiry into offshore helicopter safety made an early recommendation on helmet use after they recieved the pathologist's reports on the crew. From the TSB report:



and



But...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Mar 2011, 17:24
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

It looks like an attempt by Sikorsky to stop a...

It looks like an attempt by Sikorsky to stop a court hearing in Canada has failed:
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Mar 2011, 11:55
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

The MGB certification is not going to go away: ...

The MGB certification is not going to go away:

Report brings new attention to 2009 crash of Pa. firm's copter | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/20/2011...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2011, 12:56
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

The TSB estimated that (see report section...

The TSB estimated that (see report section 1.15.1):


However because the structure absorbed some of that acceleration:


The effect of these lower g levels are clearly evidenced by the...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2011, 19:38
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

Like the S-92 rafts in the front of the sponsons...

Like the S-92 rafts in the front of the sponsons that themselves are designed to seperate in the event of a crash.:ugh:
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Mar 2011, 07:19
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

While you are factually correct: But...

While you are factually correct:



But 14 of the 16 pax failed to escape from the aircraft
15 of the 16 pax failed to survive.

Both crewwere badly injured by contact with the structure in...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2011, 21:26
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

GT Thanks for that. LW Especially if they were...

GT Thanks for that.
LW Especially if they were confident in the aircraft.


I've just looked back at a presentation given by the 'Director - S-92 Programs' in May 2003:

Page 2 starts by...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2011, 20:04
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

GT - Out of interest - Which magazine? Is it...

GT - Out of interest - Which magazine? Is it available online?

212man - While some slackness by the lawyer is regrettable, he seems to have got more right than Sikorsky's MGB designers.:sad:
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2011, 18:47
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

Well spelled out? Really? Of the two CHC...

Well spelled out? Really?

Of the two CHC documents:
1) Is an occurrence report that covers events up to landing
2) Is an email that mainly focuses on the poor service history of the S-92...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2011, 12:16
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

Industry Insider says: While TSB say...

Industry Insider says:



While TSB say about that CHC incident:



and
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2011, 10:25
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

Is it true that the Canadian MHP / Cyclone /...

Is it true that the Canadian MHP / Cyclone / S-92F will have to pass the conventional "30 mins with loss of lubricant test" for acceptance into service?
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2011, 19:47
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

Aux tanks: I personally can't see either the...

Aux tanks: I personally can't see either the tanks or the sector length having an effect on the filter studs.

Filter removals: This seems a bigger potential factor. Sadly it is not possible from...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Feb 2011, 18:12
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

Brian I think 2003 also like SASless. But...

Brian

I think 2003 also like SASless. But TSB do mention such terms were being used well after delivery to Cougar too.

SASless

Your point about the FAA is noted but it is the job of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2011, 10:53
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

212man Thanks for explain the EC155...

212man

Thanks for explain the EC155 capability again. Having seen the comments on past kidnaps in Nigeria I'm sure having 25 minutes tested would be more reassuring that just 11 when flying over...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2011, 10:47
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

Max The FAA certified the Sikorsky design. ...

Max

The FAA certified the Sikorsky design. The FAA usually witness major tests.

JAA and TC were separately validating the FAA certification. They could both only talk to the FAA (and...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2011, 10:15
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

Yes EH101 plus the US military have reuired a 30...

Yes EH101 plus the US military have reuired a 30 minute capability for years (early 70s?) so there are more military helicopters that are capable.

In fact AS332L managed 28 minutes before failure...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2011, 15:32
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

geneman Level sensors would be very...

geneman

Level sensors would be very difficult in a helicopter MGB. Flow sensors are easier but more difficult to interpret. After 6 years Sikorsky are introducing these to detect if a pump has...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2011, 14:45
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

Moderators: for continuity and simplicity can you...

Moderators: for continuity and simplicity can you please consider merging this with the thread that has been running for 23 months already on this accident?
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2011, 12:39
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

Having rechecked the FM you have just 5s to...

Having rechecked the FM you have just 5s to activate the bypass in fact!



Only by a falling oil pressure BUT confusingly that is also a symptom of oil pump failures unrelated to oil loss that...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2011, 05:57
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

SASless I'm glad I did give a flippant...

SASless

I'm glad I did give a flippant answer like 'when the tail rotor power is lost' then!

Yes oil temperature would become unreliable and certainly would not rise as the gears got hot if...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2011, 19:49
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

SASless I'm not sure if this is...

SASless



I'm not sure if this is trick question(!), but the S-92 is fairly conventional in using an indirect indication based on oil pressure (indirect because you could theoretically lose...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2011, 06:12
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

Brian But remember Sikorsky did the...

Brian



But remember Sikorsky did the test like every other manufacturer has done and drained the oil, just leaving the residual oil HC mentions BUT the difference is that when that test...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2011, 18:27
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

FH1100 Pilot - good analysis! It is worth...

FH1100 Pilot - good analysis!

It is worth remembering that in some juristictions there would be more that just claims for damages. In the UK there is now a crime of corporate manslaughter,...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jan 2011, 20:29
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

Thanks for that. Will it be webcast too?

Thanks for that. Will it be webcast too?
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Dec 2010, 16:07
Replies: 1,141
Views: 340,557
Posted By squib66

At least RR's response to a non-fatal accident...

At least RR's response to a non-fatal accident with an Australian aircraft was quicker than Sikorsky's.:uhoh:

I've been shown some notes from the 2008 S-92 Operator's conference (that came after...
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