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Old 24th Apr 2007, 15:46
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I don't recall ever hearing about a C+ with TWO AC generators. Only the one gearbox mounted AC Gen along with the dual static inverters. Each engine has one DC Starter/Generator on the N1 section. Further, I believe there are many C+'s flying around without any AC Gen because of no heated windshields installed. The (DC powered) inverters carry all AC loads.

Of course since the AC gen sucks power directly from the gearbox, it's a detriment to OEI flight performance. But remember, *IF YOU'RE N1 LIMITED* you'll actually get more power to the rotor while on the limter with the DC generator loaded to it's limit. Counter-intuitive, perhaps, but true.

Again, lacking the military training required to pilot such a complicated and difficult machine, my comments are simply pedestrian.
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