Bell 430
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: the cockpit
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.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 491
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From: Iceland
Bell 430 ASB Restricted Airspeed
In the last few years, Bell Helicopter has received reports of main transmission generating metal particles. Subsequent transmission teardown revealed significant mechanical damage to the sungear and planetary pinion gears.
Several parts were received at Bell for evaluation but none of these parts revealed physical or material inconsistencies.
Further investigation revealed that although the aircraft may be operating within the limits listed in the current flight manual, damage to the transmission planetary pinion gears and mating gears may occur due to excessive mast bending which causes planetary system misalignment.
This bulletin introduces a revision to the Flight Manual which includes a revised VNE airspeed limits decal. In addition, the manual also includes a revised restricted center of gravity envelope along with a secondary VNE airspeed limits decal. Airspeed limits listed on the secondary decal will apply for the duration of a flight whenever the aircraft is loaded with a C of G within the crosshatched area of the new restricted center of
gravity envelope.
Several parts were received at Bell for evaluation but none of these parts revealed physical or material inconsistencies.
Further investigation revealed that although the aircraft may be operating within the limits listed in the current flight manual, damage to the transmission planetary pinion gears and mating gears may occur due to excessive mast bending which causes planetary system misalignment.
This bulletin introduces a revision to the Flight Manual which includes a revised VNE airspeed limits decal. In addition, the manual also includes a revised restricted center of gravity envelope along with a secondary VNE airspeed limits decal. Airspeed limits listed on the secondary decal will apply for the duration of a flight whenever the aircraft is loaded with a C of G within the crosshatched area of the new restricted center of
gravity envelope.
Well this mean VNE down to 120kts in most cases right, which is a major input in operating theses helicopters and limiting factor
Would like to hear your thoughts about this, and from those who are operating 430.
Is this mast bending due to major error in the original design of this helicopter?
Has anyone here had this main-gearbox problem ?
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 66
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From: Poland
Bell 430 IIDS engine history page
Hello,
I would like to ask about some kind of problem:
on Bell 430 IIDS I can check engine history: it has Eng 1 - 618 TT, Eng 2 - 622 TT
BUT in Engine 1 or 2 logbook I can read only 440 TT each.
I would like to ask do anybody has got any info about how IIDS is counting engine TT? How I can compare that time to TT on helicopter (airframe) logbook?
I would be very gratefull for that info.
Many thanks.
Jack
I would like to ask about some kind of problem:
on Bell 430 IIDS I can check engine history: it has Eng 1 - 618 TT, Eng 2 - 622 TT
BUT in Engine 1 or 2 logbook I can read only 440 TT each.
I would like to ask do anybody has got any info about how IIDS is counting engine TT? How I can compare that time to TT on helicopter (airframe) logbook?
I would be very gratefull for that info.
Many thanks.
Jack
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 66
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From: Poland
Bell 430 XMSN OIL low pressure
Hello Everyone,
I would like to ask Bell 430 pilots or mechanics about XMSN OIL pressure during flights. On our Bell 430 we have around 50-51 PSI with 90-92 deg. C temp. MQ around 80%, OAT=17 deg C, Altitude <2000 ft. Is it OK in such circumstances?
I know the procedures with Low XMSN OIL pressure (below 30 PSI) and I would like to ask if it is normal on another helicopters.
Waiting for info.
Regards
Jack
I would like to ask Bell 430 pilots or mechanics about XMSN OIL pressure during flights. On our Bell 430 we have around 50-51 PSI with 90-92 deg. C temp. MQ around 80%, OAT=17 deg C, Altitude <2000 ft. Is it OK in such circumstances?
I know the procedures with Low XMSN OIL pressure (below 30 PSI) and I would like to ask if it is normal on another helicopters.
Waiting for info.
Regards
Jack
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1
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From: Canada
Hi, My name is Bruce Laurin, I am a senior production test pilot with Bell Helicopter in Montreal Quebec. My specialty is the Bell 430 and I have had the opportunity to operate the 430 in the middle east at temp up to +50C. I can assure you that the aircraft is quite a good performer at these excsssive temp. While I was posted in the country of Bahrain for 3 month the OAT never went below +40C day or night. We had no problems at all with regards to hot climate ops. For any more detailed info call me at
450-437-6045
Bruce Laurin BHTC
450-437-6045
Bruce Laurin BHTC
