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Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2015, 18:14
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By FSXPilot

I don't know of any Enstroms in the UK that have...

I don't know of any Enstroms in the UK that have 5,000 hours.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2014, 16:08
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By FSXPilot

Use the new 3M blade tape that is glued on. It...

Use the new 3M blade tape that is glued on. It is very good. Look at service letter 172.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jun 2014, 16:40
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By FSXPilot

The aircraft is designed in such a way that...

The aircraft is designed in such a way that failure of the boost pump will not impede fuel flow. The engine driven pump can deliver all the fuel you need. Is there any chance the stutter was caused...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jun 2014, 17:19
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By FSXPilot

You can get oil coolers overhauled or just get a...

You can get oil coolers overhauled or just get a replacement. From memory they are on condition and not changed when the engine is overhauled. Like everything they age.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th May 2014, 06:31
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By FSXPilot

I don't think the 280C came fitted with two...

I don't think the 280C came fitted with two coolers. We have retrofitted one to a 280C in the past. It is a lack of cooling power and slow speed that is causing your problem.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2014, 07:30
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By FSXPilot

Aeroshell 22 is more expensive but it is the best...

Aeroshell 22 is more expensive but it is the best grease to use on all the bearings. If you are doing the greasing yourself don't forget the clutch cable or the bottom pulley.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2014, 12:36
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By FSXPilot

They are but most private owners don't fly that...

They are but most private owners don't fly that much anyway and in the UK they normally don't last much longer than 10-12 years before the trailing edge shows some signs of delamination.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Dec 2013, 17:42
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By FSXPilot

If it is primarily in forward flight chances are...

If it is primarily in forward flight chances are it will need a trim tab adjustment. As I said earlier get an Engineer who is experienced on Enstroms. Anyone working on helicopters without a...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Dec 2013, 07:43
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By FSXPilot

Does your engineer not have a tracking and...

Does your engineer not have a tracking and balancing kit? Enstrom's can be made to fly smoothly. There is a host of things that might be causing the vibrations. If the vibration cannot be reduced...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2013, 16:11
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By FSXPilot

The manual is not that expensive. The IPC is...

The manual is not that expensive. The IPC is available on the Enstrom website.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Nov 2013, 19:22
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By FSXPilot

I'm guessing most pilots would get it done by...

I'm guessing most pilots would get it done by their maintenance organisation. Generally we use the gauges on the Nitrogen bottle to know what the pressure is set to.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Oct 2013, 06:50
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By FSXPilot

email Enstrom and ask them for the procedure for...

email Enstrom and ask them for the procedure for attaching the latest blade tape. It is far superior to earlier tapes. Have a look at SIL 172.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2013, 17:55
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By FSXPilot

Secondary muffler? I'm not sure what you are...

Secondary muffler? I'm not sure what you are talking about. Is that instead of the straight through exhaust pipe after the turbo charger?
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jun 2012, 09:37
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By FSXPilot

Superior? Only if you're a twonk from the CAA...

Superior? Only if you're a twonk from the CAA with a love of stupid extra rules. The mods were minor and related to things like the mixture cable being different and also having a red light for the...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jun 2012, 21:13
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By FSXPilot

This goes back to the 70's when the CAA had some...

This goes back to the 70's when the CAA had some requirements that were different to the US and once the aircraft was modified to comply it had the -UK added to it's model type.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jan 2012, 17:06
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By FSXPilot

Frankly anyone who flies a piston Enstrom and...

Frankly anyone who flies a piston Enstrom and trusts the fuel gauge is very stupid.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2011, 12:16
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By FSXPilot

That is strange. First question would be where...

That is strange. First question would be where are you getting your magnetos overhauled. When your magneto is having it's four year O/H make sure that your capacitors are sent with the magneto so...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Oct 2011, 05:51
Replies: 624
Views: 293,967
Posted By FSXPilot

Ok there is a company that can repair the blades...

Ok there is a company that can repair the blades in lower 48th. As it stands with delamination on the trailing edge the aircraft is not airworthy.
Maximum weight is 2150 lbs. You might want to do...
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