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Forum: Rotorheads

16th Jan 2017, 16:42

Replies: 218

S92 "unexpected control responses"

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Posted By albatross

Just an aside. I have always wondered why, in...

Just an aside.
I have always wondered why, in some instances, a part that has worked well for years, suddenly does not.
Change in supplier, overhaul process ect?
I recall, for example, in the...

Forum: Rotorheads

12th Jan 2017, 21:11

Replies: 218

S92 "unexpected control responses"

Views: 120,093

Posted By albatross

Oh the number of test flights I have done on the...

Oh the number of test flights I have done on the XXX ( not the 92 ) helicopter because of false vibration excedences..Drag it into the hangar, tighten all the accelerometers ..off on a nice 30-40...

Forum: Rotorheads

10th Jan 2017, 18:23

Replies: 218

S92 "unexpected control responses"

Views: 120,093

Posted By albatross

JOKE. Well..for one thing...everytime we had a...

JOKE. Well..for one thing...everytime we had a chip light..or a gen failure or any other minor issue it did not get immediately reported in the media as "Helicopter Emergency Landing barely misses...

Forum: Rotorheads

10th Jan 2017, 16:48

Replies: 218

S92 "unexpected control responses"

Views: 120,093

Posted By albatross

Well, considering the microscope helicopters...

Well, considering the microscope helicopters operate under nowadays and sensationalistic headlines in some media outlets, perhaps it was a wise idea to immediately cease 92 ops until the check had...

Forum: Rotorheads

5th Jan 2017, 16:20

Replies: 218

S92 "unexpected control responses"

Views: 120,093

Posted By albatross

They don't call them poopy suits for no good...

They don't call them poopy suits for no good reason!
212 man: not an expert by anymeans but I suspect that the ability of the 92 nose gear to castor was beneficial, in this case, to keeping the...

Forum: Rotorheads

5th Jan 2017, 16:16

Replies: 218

S92 "unexpected control responses"

Views: 120,093

Posted By albatross

Just speculating but are the cuts in the deck...

Just speculating but are the cuts in the deck caused by the wheel rim?
If so the tires must have nearly been rolled off the rim.
Must have been an interesting few seconds.

Forum: Rotorheads

5th Jan 2017, 13:36

Replies: 218

S92 "unexpected control responses"

Views: 120,093

Posted By albatross

Yes Henra the 92 is like a flat iron compared to...

Yes Henra the 92 is like a flat iron compared to some other helicopters.

Forum: Rotorheads

4th Jan 2017, 15:46

Replies: 218

S92 "unexpected control responses"

Views: 120,093

Posted By albatross

Looking at the deck there may be a hard landing...

Looking at the deck there may be a hard landing check in order.
Well done that crew in anycase.

Forum: Rotorheads

1st Jan 2017, 17:47

Replies: 218

S92 "unexpected control responses"

Views: 120,093

Posted By albatross

None that I know of ...fixed pitch yes....loss of...

None that I know of ...fixed pitch yes....loss of tail rotor drive..No.
I assume someone will be along to dispute this.
Taking cover...you may fire when ready.

I would think that folks would...

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