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Forum: Rotorheads

13th Dec 2017, 21:34

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5 minute power limits R44

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Posted By gator2

And during my days at a previous company, (before...

And during my days at a previous company, (before I flew anything) I made a bunch of the switches and sensors that are under the hood. While we charged aerospace prices, the only difference between...

Forum: Rotorheads

13th Dec 2017, 21:30

Replies: 40

5 minute power limits R44

Views: 15,800

Posted By gator2

I own up. It's the other guys flying the thing I...

I own up. It's the other guys flying the thing I worry about, but can't do anything about, so I try not to think about.

Forum: Rotorheads

13th Dec 2017, 15:15

Replies: 40

5 minute power limits R44

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Posted By gator2

Well, you know Crab, that's the scary part. ...

Well, you know Crab, that's the scary part.

"......aircraft checked thoroughly."

In the examples you chose, say a control horn has started a microscopic crack due to overstress in the Vne...

Forum: Rotorheads

12th Dec 2017, 15:36

Replies: 40

5 minute power limits R44

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Posted By gator2

Well, there you go, gulliBell. Now, if for some...

Well, there you go, gulliBell. Now, if for some reason you need to exceed Vne in a R44, you'll know its possible. Something might break before its supposed to after you do it, but if you need to do...

Forum: Rotorheads

20th Nov 2017, 16:49

Replies: 40

5 minute power limits R44

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Posted By gator2

Well, boys, I had a chance to talk to the tech...

Well, boys, I had a chance to talk to the tech guys at Robinson. Its the engine, not the MRG.

Proof: The gearbox in the Raven II is exactly the same as in the Raven I.

And that is why I...

Forum: Rotorheads

17th Nov 2017, 22:46

Replies: 40

5 minute power limits R44

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Posted By gator2

ooookkkkk. These 6 replies mimic the debate...

ooookkkkk. These 6 replies mimic the debate between my flight examiner and me. He has heard it is due to MRG temp rise due to inadequate lubrication, therefore if you are in a hurry you can fly...

Forum: Rotorheads

17th Nov 2017, 19:56

Replies: 40

5 minute power limits R44

Views: 15,800

Posted By gator2

5 minute power limits R44

got into a bit of a debate during my BA flight review: On the R44, is the limiting factor for 5 minute max power the gearbox power handling capacity, or engine longevity?

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