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helisniper
6th Aug 2012, 07:57
Any truth in the rumour that an EC135 (based at another 'London' airfield) performed a baggage-spreading operation upon departing Denham a few days ago?
I bet it wasn't in the flight plan to go back and pick them up!
:D
Depends on the "Industry Sources". (http://www.helihub.com/2012/08/02/02-aug-12-g-holm-eurocopter-ec135t2-denham-uk/)
Savoia
6th Aug 2012, 11:18
EC135 Bombing Capability
I always knew the 135 had potential! :E
Isn't there a little light saying "BAGGAGE DOOR OPEN" or something?
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-tpOnuUsEJV4/UB-nR-RdlzI/AAAAAAAAJbk/kFYVw-mvs1M/s807/G-HOLM+The+Baggage+Dropper%21.jpg
C'mon Jeremy, share the photo then!
Isn't there a little light saying "BAGGAGE DOOR OPEN" or something?
No, there isn't.
The doors are very big and, if open, you normally cant overlook them, because they are held in open position by gas compression spring.
skadi
Phoinix
6th Aug 2012, 19:16
Anyone know the part number for baggage compartment net or sth., to tie down stuff at the back?
The doors are very big and, if open, you normally cant overlook them, because they are held in open position by gas compression spring.
Yet will remain in the closed but not latched position as the gas springs over centre.
Quite a few US registered machines have a microswitch fitted in the lower sill wired into the "EPU Door" circuit.
Surprising that it is not standard and the caption changed to read "BAG/EPU Door".
MightyGem
8th Aug 2012, 02:00
That's why I always make sure that my doors are locked, not just closed.
helihub
14th Aug 2012, 11:08
Savoia - sorry, been away. Here is the evidence....
http://www.helihub.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/gholm-02-aug-12.jpg
Savoia
14th Aug 2012, 14:19
Bravo Jeremy! :D
As Paco will doubtless remember; even on the Towers LongRanger we had a caution light for the baggage door.
From what I remember .. the switch and its associated wiring wasn't that expensive.
jayteeto
15th Aug 2012, 15:46
Can we stop speculating please? It was hot as hell this week, if HOLM doesnt have air-con, the pilot may have opened the doors for ventilation..... :ok:
skadi
15th Aug 2012, 15:56
@RVDT: Yet will remain in the closed but not latched position as the gas springs over centre.No, they wont remain in the closed position. I just checked it out with my current ship... even with some load in the right clamshell door compartment they open instantely.
skadi
Skadi,
Call!
My 2 beats your 1!
:p