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Old 14th May 2006, 20:12
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rotorfloat
 
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Heard of a 355FX?
From their website:
PROGRAM SUMMARY...
355FX1…
Ø Modification Eligible for Eurocopter AS355F1
Ø Rolls-Royce 250-C20F Powerplant X 2
Ø Internal Gross Weight of 5291 lbs
Ø External Gross Weight of 5511 lbs
355FX2…
Ø Modification Eligible for Eurocopter AS355F2
Ø Rolls-Royce 250-C20F+ Powerplant X 2
Ø Internal Gross Weight of 5600 lbs
Ø External Gross Weight of 5732 lbs
355FX3…
Ø Modification Eligible for Eurocopter AS355F2
Ø Rolls-Royce 250-C20R Powerplant X 2
Ø Internal Gross Weight of 5732 lbs
Ø External Gross Weight of 5732 lbs
355FX Series…
Ø Installation of new Generation FX VFR Electrical System
o elimination of entire original electrical system and master boxes
o design incorporates +200% duty sealed relays and components
o modular design allows for ease of maintenance and troubleshooting
o north american procured with readily available system parts
o dedicated avionics buss allowing easy mission system integration
Ø Installation of new Generation FX Instrument Console and Overhead Panel
o Eliminates original style panel and support
o Eliminates all overhead fuses and switches
Ø Installation of new Generation FX Engine Control and Trim Cables
o eliminates original bowden type cables and springs
o provides immediate engine response without NR droop
Ø Installation of new Generation FX Electro Luminescent Instrument Lighting
o provides improved instrument visibility with a soft blue-green tint
o eliminates all fiber light cables, light generator and diffusers
Ø Installation of new Generation FX Heat and Demist Valve Control Relocation
o relocates heat and demist control valves to forward 350 location
Ø Installation of new Generation FX Tailboom Strake
o provides improved hover performance and cross wind controllability
Ø Installation of AS355N Increased Cord Tail Rotor and Accumulator System
o Provides increased tail rotor thrust in heavy weight / low speed conditions
o Optional installation on 355FX1, mandatory on 355FX2 and 355FX3
Ø Installation of electrically acutated engine anti-ice valves
Ø Installation of custom water jet cut instrument panel
Ø Installation of independent door and cowling warning switches
355FX Kit Options…
Ø 150 Amp External Mission Bus
Ø Generation FX Additional Airframe Anti-Ice/Debris Fuel Filter
Ø Generation FX Additional Engine Scavenge Oil Filter
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