Wikiposts
Search
Rotorheads A haven for helicopter professionals to discuss the things that affect them

Alouette

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 24th Dec 2010, 16:45
  #121 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Canada
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hi Steve,

The old "1 jumps over 2 (to 3)" trick was used on various Canon plugs such as P-2 switch, fuel cock etc. into fooling the engine into thinking those components were working right and allowing you a "correct" start, especially in cold weather when condensation froze insdide them. Used to get home!

R...

Ricktye

Please explain the 1jumps over 2 trick

Steve
Ricktye is offline  
Old 1st Jan 2011, 19:22
  #122 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Hiding in the Rockies
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Does anyone have wiring diagrams for the 3130? Are they supposed to be in the Vol 1 & 2 of the maintenance manual or in their own separate Volume?
Rotorgoat8 is offline  
Old 5th Mar 2011, 23:00
  #123 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Panama
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Alouette III turbine

Any place where I could find a good used turbine for my Alouette III 319?
rfonseca is offline  
Old 8th Mar 2011, 03:45
  #124 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Hiding in the Rockies
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
High Skid steps

I'm looking for the small steps that go on the front high skid gear. Any sources??
Rotorgoat8 is offline  
Old 8th Mar 2011, 03:48
  #125 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Hiding in the Rockies
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
rfonseca

There's an outfit in Southern California that has a bunch of A-III's and parts. Try Wayne Fulton at Airborne Turbine Ltd., 805 594-0726. email is [email protected]

I talked to Wayne about a year and a half ago when I was looking at both the A-II and A-III. I recently got an A-II.

Last edited by Rotorgoat8; 11th Mar 2011 at 03:45.
Rotorgoat8 is offline  
Old 14th Mar 2011, 21:28
  #126 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Brum
Posts: 852
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Alouette/Lama rotor head cables

Please could someone explain the purpose of the cables running between the blade grips on the Alouette/Lama series?

Thus:
Nige321 is offline  
Old 15th Mar 2011, 06:12
  #127 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: around and about
Age: 71
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
N
They're called blade spacing cables, I believe and that's what they do basically; limit the amount of lead-lag of each blade, and the rate is controlled by the dampers.

Someone correct me if I've got that wrong? Thx ~ VFR
vfr440 is offline  
Old 15th Mar 2011, 18:25
  #128 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: AMSL
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
That's exactly what they are, perfect explanation aswell vfr
elro is offline  
Old 15th Mar 2011, 20:57
  #129 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Brum
Posts: 852
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
vfr

Thank you...

Nige
Nige321 is offline  
Old 22nd Mar 2011, 06:50
  #130 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Hiding in the Rockies
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Alouette II training

For those of you that have had military or civil training in the Alouette II can you run through the autorotation proceedures and hovering auto proceedures. Include whether or not you reduced or cut power and how you did it and re-established it. I'm also curious as to how a practice auto goes with no power reduction during the recovery. Specifically is there any engine stress (temp wise) during the power recovery? I'm not sure exactly what the title of this YouTube clip says but it's called "Piantate motore dall'overing elicottero SA313B". It's obvious they are doing hovering autos but not sure exactly who's doing what in the cockpit. Thanks in advance.

Last edited by Rotorgoat8; 25th Mar 2011 at 06:00.
Rotorgoat8 is offline  
Old 24th Apr 2011, 05:42
  #131 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Hiding in the Rockies
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Alouette II Artouste II C-6 starting problem

Ahhh!!!?? Looks like my beloved Alouette thread has fallen off the thread pages again. Anyway, my Artouste II C-6 has decided not to start. All of the lights light correctly and I have done the atomization and spark checks = OK. I get about a 60-70 rise in EGT (T-4) but it hangs at around 100*C and the lights all stay on. Now I know I'm supposed to abort the start at around 10 seconds with no normal rise in T-4 but the clock is spinning and I'm looking at a lot of indications so I usually don't get is shut off until about 15-20 seconds. The book says look at the idle jet. Does anyone have experience that would suggest otherwise?

Note: I moved this thread to: Starting Problem Artouste C-6 for more specific input. Thanks to all who offered assistance.

Last edited by Rotorgoat8; 23rd May 2011 at 06:28.
Rotorgoat8 is offline  
Old 3rd Sep 2011, 15:50
  #132 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Shropshire, UK
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Alouette II -technical

A bit random and I may be shouting at the traffic but much appreciated if someone can give me the blade tip width of the Alouette II (in mm if possible). Making some tie-downs and I've lost my tec file on this one
sweatshop is offline  
Old 18th Oct 2011, 21:15
  #133 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: FL 010
Posts: 29
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
This answer may be long overdue but better late than never...
Blade tip width for the Alouette II is 266mm
315B is offline  
Old 19th May 2012, 11:44
  #134 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Germany
Age: 77
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Angel alouette

I found your request for an Alouette manual in the forum.
Was your search successfull???
I urgently am looking for a flight manual for an Alouette II (serial no SN 1227, SUD AVIATION, SE 3130), which is hangared in South Africa and may be available for charter. With no turbine experience I'd like to see into the manual before I engage in a rating-process.
Thanks for your help in advance
Axel ([email protected])
uxiuxi is offline  
Old 20th May 2012, 08:09
  #135 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Behind the curve
Posts: 275
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Try Base 4 Aviation | Cape Town Flight Schools | Western Cape Flight Schools

The CFI is Frank Peters Hollenberg and he used to instruct on Alouette IIs and Alouette IIIs in the South African Air force. In fact I can personally assure you that he is one of the best, yet laid-back instructors on this planet.

If he can't source technical data for Alouettes himself, he'll almost certainly know someone who can.

Do yourself the biggest favour ever and go to get some instruction from him in Cape Town. A perfect gentleman of the old school and author of a fascinating little book "Helicopter Odyssey".
Colibri49 is offline  
Old 20th May 2012, 13:49
  #136 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: San Diego, California
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Watch out

Airborne Turbine is bad news. Stiffed a company in South Africa for a lot of money. Even stiffed his neighbor! FAA has been on him, he has legal actions going on. He gives this "Born Again Act" but don't fall for it. I have been there also.
captyankee is offline  
Old 21st May 2012, 00:56
  #137 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Hiding in the Rockies
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
captyankee-----Are you currently flying an Alouette II or have access to one?

Last edited by Rotorgoat8; 21st May 2012 at 00:58.
Rotorgoat8 is offline  
Old 22nd May 2012, 02:29
  #138 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Beverly Hills, CA USA Cannes FR, Manly Bch- Shute Harbour AZ
Age: 60
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Airborne Turbine

You should check your facts about the South Africa deal. Was it the SA341F2 or the AIII?

I have only heard good things about Wayne.

If that's true, please private msg me the details and I will check it out.

Thanks.
342 driver is offline  
Old 22nd May 2012, 21:41
  #139 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Hiding in the Rockies
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Maintenance Work Cards

Does anyone have a source for a set of Maintenance Work Cards for the Alouette II?
Rotorgoat8 is offline  
Old 29th May 2012, 08:39
  #140 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: manila
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hard Starting

Can anyone help me why t5 timer get easily cut off?
jay_jay is offline  


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.