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Old 20th Aug 2007, 22:43
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Lutefisk989
 
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Nick: not sure I need a cutting torch...

the S92 has a limitation that allows use of cross-feed ONLY during Cat-B ops. am told this is because of the cross-feed valve design, which could result in flameout of BOTH engines if the cross feed valve fails. since this represents a single-point failure resulting in loss of both engines, it isn't allowed for Cat-A (that is, there's no engine isolation during cross-feed).

autorotation isn't considered an acceptable means of landing for Cat-A cert...so don't think full auto landing is required if the aircraft is FULLY certifed for Cat-A. stabilized flair/arrest probably OK for full Cat-A, as Tweedles alludes.

all that said...I think the autos in the video are impressive...it's a BIG aircraft to auto. land it level, and you'll walk away.
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