Bell 222 & 230
Thanks for the info guys, and the great shots.
Does anyone know if it is possible to convert a wheeled 230 into a UT?
Widgeon: I think the 430 was somewhere between the EC145 and 155. Dont know why it wasn't so successful.
Does anyone know if it is possible to convert a wheeled 230 into a UT?
Widgeon: I think the 430 was somewhere between the EC145 and 155. Dont know why it wasn't so successful.
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Bell 222
I am interested in the older model 222's for charter/utility. I would appreciate some feed back on what to look out for if purchasing one. ie skids vs wheels, power plant,hidden problems,noise etc.purchase would be for use in Australia highest feature 2000' AMSL.
Thanks in advance Mack
Thanks in advance Mack
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You might want to talk to Grant Bremner, Waikato-Westpac Air Ambulance, Hamilton, NZ. Their B model is grounded again - this time it needs a new mast. It had a lengthy period on the ground a year or two ago with cracking issues.
TK
TK
EMS Bell 230 Question
Does anyone have an actual weight to hand for an EMS equipped Bell 230 ?
I am interested in real world figures not those from sales brochures or samples in the flight manual.
Also any comments on operating the type in that role would be appreciated.
Thanks
Gary
I am interested in real world figures not those from sales brochures or samples in the flight manual.
Also any comments on operating the type in that role would be appreciated.
Thanks
Gary
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I currently fly one in North Carolina and it weighs about 6500 pounds with all medical equipment installed including a 42 lb full lox orb. That leaves you 1900 lbs of gas and people for a max gwt of 8400. In the summer 8400 is a bit optimistic but when it's cool you'll be fine.
You must plan ahead as there is not a lot of power to spare and parts are scarce as hens teeth as well as expensive.
That said, I like it and have flown it since 2001 with no trouble, good IFR ship too.
Fly Safe!
You must plan ahead as there is not a lot of power to spare and parts are scarce as hens teeth as well as expensive.
That said, I like it and have flown it since 2001 with no trouble, good IFR ship too.
Fly Safe!
B230 Manufacturer´s Data Manual
Hi
Does anyone have a digital copy of the Manufacturer´s Data Manual for a Bell 230 BHT-230-MD-1 or it´s equivalent? It´s the section with the weight and balance data, systems description etc.
Thanks
TT
Does anyone have a digital copy of the Manufacturer´s Data Manual for a Bell 230 BHT-230-MD-1 or it´s equivalent? It´s the section with the weight and balance data, systems description etc.
Thanks
TT
If you are a Bell 230 operator (technician or pilot) you can get access to the Bell pubs website for free. You just need to give them the serial number and company and that's it, you have access to all the model's manual
Just go to bellhelicopter.net
Just go to bellhelicopter.net
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And how's the health with you HPB?
Word on the street is you had a scare of late!
All the best for speedy recovery, still waiting for you to teach me to fly a 222/430 or even a UH60 for that matter.
L8R,
H
Word on the street is you had a scare of late!
All the best for speedy recovery, still waiting for you to teach me to fly a 222/430 or even a UH60 for that matter.
L8R,
H
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Bell 222: Past and present
With this helicopter getting rare nowadays, I figured I start a thread to highlight the B222 and its advanced cousins.
I'll bite and post this one shot:
Bell 222UT fitted with an experimental ducted tail rotor and trialed in 1993. Date is a guess and this is the only image of this testbed to be found anywhere. Anyone with info on the airframe, I would gladly appreciate it...will help me with my Bell 222 flight simulator project
I'll bite and post this one shot:
Bell 222UT fitted with an experimental ducted tail rotor and trialed in 1993. Date is a guess and this is the only image of this testbed to be found anywhere. Anyone with info on the airframe, I would gladly appreciate it...will help me with my Bell 222 flight simulator project
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Hi guys
We have a 222, we have just finished painting our 222 into Airwolfs colours, she will be on the airshow circuit for a fee years to come, I will post pics soon
We have a 222, we have just finished painting our 222 into Airwolfs colours, she will be on the airshow circuit for a fee years to come, I will post pics soon