Sikorsky S-92: From Design to Operations
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Turkmenistan Purchases Two VIP S-92 Helicopters
</H3>Obviously not then.
<H3>July 18, 2004
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom - Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced that it has sold two S-92 helicopters to Turkmenistan for presidential transport.
Upon inking the $53M deal in Ashgabat on June 28, Turkmenistan President Saparmurat Niyazov noted the reliability and quality of Sikorsky helicopters...
"The S-92 is a natural fit for VIP presidential transport.
It was designed from the outset to meet the most rigorous safety standards in the world," said Jeff Pino, Sikorsky Vice President of Marketing and Commercial Programs.
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom - Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced that it has sold two S-92 helicopters to Turkmenistan for presidential transport. Upon inking the $53M deal in Ashgabat on June 28, Turkmenistan President Saparmurat Niyazov noted the reliability and quality of Sikorsky helicopters...
"The S-92 is a natural fit for VIP presidential transport.
It was designed from the outset to meet the most rigorous safety standards in the world," said Jeff Pino, Sikorsky Vice President of Marketing and Commercial Programs.
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Sikorsky are asking for excusable delay in delivery of first evaluation aircraft
Third delay for helicopters to replace Sea Kings - thestar.com
No sure how long a short delay is , hopefully less than a year
Third delay for helicopters to replace Sea Kings - thestar.com
No sure how long a short delay is , hopefully less than a year
HALIFAX—There has been a third delay in the delivery of a new navy helicopter slated to replace a fleet of decades-old Sea Kings, the federal government said Tuesday.
A spokeswoman for Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose says U.S.-based Sikorsky has informed the federal government it won’t meet a Nov. 30 deadline for delivery of early versions of the Cyclone helicopters used for testing and evaluation.
Rebecca Thompson said Sikorsky considers the delay “excusable” under its contract but Public Works will determine if any penalties should be applied. Thompson said if Ottawa rejects Sikorsky’s argument, the department could implement a fine of $45,000 for each day, up to a maximum of 120 days, the delivery of the chopper is late.
“When we sign a contract, we expect a contractor to deliver on time,” Thompson said in an email. “This case is no different.”
The federal government originally ordered 28 of the Cyclones in 2004 with a delivery date of November 2008, but it has announced delays in the more than $5-billion contract on at least two previous occasions.
In her Oct. 26 report, federal auditor general Sheila Fraser slammed the project for huge cost overruns and delays. She said the total cost of buying all of the helicopters, which operate off the decks of navy frigates and are intended to replace the aging Sea King fleet, would likely top $5.7 billion and come in seven years late.
Thompson said she did not know when the training and evaluation helicopters would be available, but added that Sikorsky said it is sticking to its plan to begin delivering the fully-equipped, final version of the helicopters by June 2012.
A spokesman for Sikorsky said the delay was beyond the company’s control.
“We have notified the Crown that there will be a short delay in delivery of the first aircraft due to an issue outside of our control,” Paul Jackson said in an email. “Our contract contains provisions for such events and we are now in discussions with the Crown in keeping with those provisions.”
A spokeswoman for Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose says U.S.-based Sikorsky has informed the federal government it won’t meet a Nov. 30 deadline for delivery of early versions of the Cyclone helicopters used for testing and evaluation.
Rebecca Thompson said Sikorsky considers the delay “excusable” under its contract but Public Works will determine if any penalties should be applied. Thompson said if Ottawa rejects Sikorsky’s argument, the department could implement a fine of $45,000 for each day, up to a maximum of 120 days, the delivery of the chopper is late.
“When we sign a contract, we expect a contractor to deliver on time,” Thompson said in an email. “This case is no different.”
The federal government originally ordered 28 of the Cyclones in 2004 with a delivery date of November 2008, but it has announced delays in the more than $5-billion contract on at least two previous occasions.
In her Oct. 26 report, federal auditor general Sheila Fraser slammed the project for huge cost overruns and delays. She said the total cost of buying all of the helicopters, which operate off the decks of navy frigates and are intended to replace the aging Sea King fleet, would likely top $5.7 billion and come in seven years late.
Thompson said she did not know when the training and evaluation helicopters would be available, but added that Sikorsky said it is sticking to its plan to begin delivering the fully-equipped, final version of the helicopters by June 2012.
A spokesman for Sikorsky said the delay was beyond the company’s control.
“We have notified the Crown that there will be a short delay in delivery of the first aircraft due to an issue outside of our control,” Paul Jackson said in an email. “Our contract contains provisions for such events and we are now in discussions with the Crown in keeping with those provisions.”
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The target of 30 November was set just 5 months earlier!
From the Globe and Mail.
From the Globe and Mail.
Sources said that the biggest obstacle to the first delivery is related to the certification of the aircraft, which might have been delayed by mechanical problems.
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Rotornight have you been in a S92 with the dual VCAS system? Is much smoother then the single version, plus I would assume a VIP aircraft has more insulation to dampen the noise then the utility versions. Even they are not all that bad for interior noise.
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According to Aviation Week, Sikorsky is going to release a new gearbox for the S-92: Sikorsky Unveils New Gearbox for S-92A | AVIATION WEEK
OFBSLF,
I thought this was common knowledge, but obviously not! However the Phase II and Phase III MGBs are not really "new MGBs", just new casings. The Phase III is effectively the same casing that was designed for the heavier CH148 Cyclone.
My prediction for the future - there will be a totally new MGB released in the next 2-3 years.
I thought this was common knowledge, but obviously not! However the Phase II and Phase III MGBs are not really "new MGBs", just new casings. The Phase III is effectively the same casing that was designed for the heavier CH148 Cyclone.
My prediction for the future - there will be a totally new MGB released in the next 2-3 years.
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The Sultan, It's ASW/ASuW platform, there is nothing more expensive than this.
The aircraft can be worth 30M USD, but when you put 100M USD worth of electronics on it... well, the price goes up as much... unless you buy those in bulk, like the US Navy does with Romeo/Sierra S-70 models. Plus that price is not for aircraft alone.
The aircraft can be worth 30M USD, but when you put 100M USD worth of electronics on it... well, the price goes up as much... unless you buy those in bulk, like the US Navy does with Romeo/Sierra S-70 models. Plus that price is not for aircraft alone.
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I thought this was common knowledge, but obviously not!
However the Phase II and Phase III MGBs are not really "new MGBs", just new casings. The Phase III is effectively the same casing that was designed for the heavier CH148 Cyclone.
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I thought this was common knowledge, but obviously not!
the phase I and II casings were quite similar only a small redesign. the phase III is very different.
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Flight from rig aborted by helicopter crew - Local - News - The Telegram
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A Monday morning helicopter flight from the oil rig Henry Goodrich was scrapped, after heavy vibrations were felt shortly after takeoff, the Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB) has noted.
The helicopter is reported to be a Sikorsky S-92 and flew up 150 metres before turning back to land.
There were 18 onboard the flight. No injuries were reported.
As part of new reporting system, the C-NLOPB posted notice of the incident on its website. The notice is available at C-NLOPB || Welcome to cnlopb.nl.ca, under "media centre," "incident reports."
More information will be available in Tuesday's edition of The Telegram.
The helicopter is reported to be a Sikorsky S-92 and flew up 150 metres before turning back to land.
There were 18 onboard the flight. No injuries were reported.
As part of new reporting system, the C-NLOPB posted notice of the incident on its website. The notice is available at C-NLOPB || Welcome to cnlopb.nl.ca, under "media centre," "incident reports."
More information will be available in Tuesday's edition of The Telegram.
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Most likely the AVC (Active Vibration Compensation) dropped out - I hope. This gives a very marked increase in felt vibration, and happens from time to time although is not serious at all if that is what it was. There are plenty of other non-serious causes that are possible, and the crew did the right thing to return as they were so close to a deck, as there would have been some doubt and any increase in vibration should be investigated. This has happened plenty of times before and has almost always been a non-serious cause that could have been safely flown away indefinitely. Don't automatically assume the worst.
It is a bit unfortunate though that every single action is now publicly published and scrutinised before any cause or information relating to the incident is known causing increased panic and paranoia where it is most likely not justified. If it is a serious incident, then by all means discuss and print, but why not wait until more details are known. This does not benefit anyone in my opinion.
It is a bit unfortunate though that every single action is now publicly published and scrutinised before any cause or information relating to the incident is known causing increased panic and paranoia where it is most likely not justified. If it is a serious incident, then by all means discuss and print, but why not wait until more details are known. This does not benefit anyone in my opinion.
Horror,
You left out the vibration due to tail rotor bearing failures which has caused a number of incidents a while back.
Did not know an AVC would be needed just coming off a pad. It thought they were normally for high speed.
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You left out the vibration due to tail rotor bearing failures which has caused a number of incidents a while back.
Did not know an AVC would be needed just coming off a pad. It thought they were normally for high speed.
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You left out the vibration due to tail rotor bearing failures which has caused a number of incidents a while back.
Did not know an AVC would be needed just coming off a pad. It thought they were normally for high speed.
Did not know an AVC would be needed just coming off a pad. It thought they were normally for high speed.
And as Paddy says, the AVC is on all the time, and is used all the time. Fly without it and kiss goodbye to a good-nights sleep for a few nights as your tinnitus will be roaring like a good 'un!
Please explain where the vibs are coming from to require AVC, why is it not possible to produce a machine that is inherently smooth, it would appear that another expensive electro mechanical device is required ?, you say it drops off line occasionally ! define occasionally. when will this fault be rectified.
As pilots we accept these glitches to readily.
As pilots we accept these glitches to readily.
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What like a 5 bladed rotor?
This is CNLOPB's new get tougth attempt after they appointed their own, ex-military, aviation advisors as it is clear TCCA did not impress the Inquiry.
This is CNLOPB's new get tougth attempt after they appointed their own, ex-military, aviation advisors as it is clear TCCA did not impress the Inquiry.
500e,
'AVC type' devices are quite common and are not specific to the S-92. Even (Zalt) the 5-bladed EH-101 and EC225s have them. Not saying I wouldn't like 5 blades though.......
Personally I'd be surprised if this was the cause of the RTB. The system is very sensitive in detecting faults and displays either AVC FAIL or AVC DEGRD when there's a fault. The checklist response is to continue the flight - at reduced speed if necessary. It's also an MEL item and is not required for dispatch.
'AVC type' devices are quite common and are not specific to the S-92. Even (Zalt) the 5-bladed EH-101 and EC225s have them. Not saying I wouldn't like 5 blades though.......
Personally I'd be surprised if this was the cause of the RTB. The system is very sensitive in detecting faults and displays either AVC FAIL or AVC DEGRD when there's a fault. The checklist response is to continue the flight - at reduced speed if necessary. It's also an MEL item and is not required for dispatch.