Enstrom 280C Shark Questions
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Enstrom 280C Shark Questions
I have a few questions about the Shark that I am sure some of you will have answers to. The questions are about the Continental piston engined 280C:
What is the normal idle speed rpm?
When engaging the drive to the rotors, is this usually done at idle speed?
The belt drive from the engine to the drive drum - is this a 1:1 drive ratio?
Many thanks in advance if you can answer these.
I have a rebuilt static display Enstrom and I intend to drive the rotors
(slowly!) with an electric motor.
However, if I fit a long enough cable..............................
What is the normal idle speed rpm?
When engaging the drive to the rotors, is this usually done at idle speed?
The belt drive from the engine to the drive drum - is this a 1:1 drive ratio?
Many thanks in advance if you can answer these.
I have a rebuilt static display Enstrom and I intend to drive the rotors
(slowly!) with an electric motor.
However, if I fit a long enough cable..............................
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Hi,
Engine is a Lycoming 360, not Conti.
Idle 1450-1500 RPM
Clutch engaged at idle, keeping above 1200RPM
Primary ratio 1:1.226 (lower to upper)
Just curious, which 280C have you got?
Engine is a Lycoming 360, not Conti.
Idle 1450-1500 RPM
Clutch engaged at idle, keeping above 1200RPM
Primary ratio 1:1.226 (lower to upper)
Just curious, which 280C have you got?
Last edited by Gaseous; 6th Dec 2007 at 19:21. Reason: to post correct numbers - oops!
