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Old 19th Aug 2007, 21:46
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NickLappos
 
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pinho_fap said, "some of our guys who were at the replacement programme from the start said the cargo door on the S92 was very small, and you'd get problems when working with stretchers."

That was a good observation back then, the door was only 32 inches wide, and getting a litter in was not very easy.

As a result, a new 52" wide cargo door was designed (I was some help, as Program Manager in pushing it through) and made available. The S-92 depicted on the video has this bigger door.

In fact, if I recall correctly, the 101's sliding door only opens about 52" when the bubble windows are installed in the forward fuselage, because the door would crush the window otherwise (I saw the stops on the door in Canada).

I am sure both doors on both helos are quite satisfactory for litters and hoist work.

One thing I do note on the video is the folks standing under the downwash while the aircraft is in a low hover - the worst condition. Doesn't look like any big deal.
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