Agusta AW139
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Near the Mountains
139 Engineer
Happened to me yesterday, first time I've experienced it in any aircraft. Pretty severe vibration for a couple of seconds until I stopped, didn't know what it was for a bit, sitting there for a couple of seconds with death's grip on the controls waiting for something to fly off................!!!!!
Happened to me yesterday, first time I've experienced it in any aircraft. Pretty severe vibration for a couple of seconds until I stopped, didn't know what it was for a bit, sitting there for a couple of seconds with death's grip on the controls waiting for something to fly off................!!!!!
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Abu Dhabi
heliski22,
Welcome to the club
I have never run over a taxiway light again.
wde,
We have been told that the next year will be an aux. tank. with a different shape to access the bag. compartment.
night dipper,
We have dual hoist,nightsun,flir,iridium-satcom,euronav moving map with AIS, a weather/search radar from telephonics (only in the 5th display
) , a really nice direction finder from chelton,hums,NAT marine radios, HF radio...
For pictures interior/exterior:
http://helimer.bravehost.com/albumAW139/index.html
Regards
Aser
Welcome to the club
I have never run over a taxiway light again.
wde,
We have been told that the next year will be an aux. tank. with a different shape to access the bag. compartment.
night dipper,
We have dual hoist,nightsun,flir,iridium-satcom,euronav moving map with AIS, a weather/search radar from telephonics (only in the 5th display
) , a really nice direction finder from chelton,hums,NAT marine radios, HF radio...For pictures interior/exterior:
http://helimer.bravehost.com/albumAW139/index.html
Regards
Aser
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Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 93
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From: North bound
Nice ship Aser
How do you find the visibility from the RH pilot seat on small running vessels, say like 15 meters?
What kind of auto approaches can it do?
Just curious on new technology.
Regards
CB
How do you find the visibility from the RH pilot seat on small running vessels, say like 15 meters?
What kind of auto approaches can it do?
Just curious on new technology.
Regards
CB
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 4
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From: Pensacola Beach, FL
AB-139 AUX Tank
We have one AB-139 with an AUX fuel tank. The irony is that until we get a gross weight upgrade beyond 14,110 lbs...the tank is essentially unusable:
With a 400 lb. crew weight and enough weight in the front row of seats to bring it into CG with a full AUX tank, you are over MGW. Nearly 3700 lbs. of fuel would allow the AB-139 longer legs offshore than an S-76C+, but not until the gross weight is increased.
We hear the increase in gross weight is coming...but then, Agusta has promised us the 4th AFCS cue for years without delivering...
With a 400 lb. crew weight and enough weight in the front row of seats to bring it into CG with a full AUX tank, you are over MGW. Nearly 3700 lbs. of fuel would allow the AB-139 longer legs offshore than an S-76C+, but not until the gross weight is increased.
We hear the increase in gross weight is coming...but then, Agusta has promised us the 4th AFCS cue for years without delivering...
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Abu Dhabi
Collective Bias,
visibility is bad, but, that doesn't mean we can't do the job...
We have got the 4-axis but we are waiting for the SAR modes. for the moment when you are below 60knots you can transition to auto-hover at the selected radio-height.
patniven & heliski,
I was talking with an Agusta pilot a few days ago, and he told us the weight increase is coming shortly this year, they just need to change the tires and landing gear.
We have the same problem with the aux. tank, 1450kg max. because of weight. not C.G. problem with the SAR version.
Regards.
Aser
visibility is bad, but, that doesn't mean we can't do the job...
We have got the 4-axis but we are waiting for the SAR modes. for the moment when you are below 60knots you can transition to auto-hover at the selected radio-height.
patniven & heliski,
I was talking with an Agusta pilot a few days ago, and he told us the weight increase is coming shortly this year, they just need to change the tires and landing gear.
We have the same problem with the aux. tank, 1450kg max. because of weight. not C.G. problem with the SAR version.
Regards.
Aser
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 313
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From: PLANET ZOG
pumaboy
First one was supposed to be collected three weeks ago to go to Lee on Solent.
Rumour now is that the first one will go to Portland, when it appears and crews trained up, with Lee crews, because the autopilot will not be ready for 24hr. all weather service for quite some time!
First one was supposed to be collected three weeks ago to go to Lee on Solent.
Rumour now is that the first one will go to Portland, when it appears and crews trained up, with Lee crews, because the autopilot will not be ready for 24hr. all weather service for quite some time!
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Near the Mountains
Aser
I'll be keen to hear more about that - all the information so far was no structural changes would be involved but that there would be some restriction to CAT A above 8000ft, give or take. We'll just have to wait and see, eh?
I'll be keen to hear more about that - all the information so far was no structural changes would be involved but that there would be some restriction to CAT A above 8000ft, give or take. We'll just have to wait and see, eh?
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 81
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From: vancouver
AW139 Tail Rotor Axial Vibrations
Our machine is running great, just out of curiosity but has anyone seen a tail rotor chart for adjusting the pitch links to minimise tail rotor axial vibration?
We are currently using VXP
We are currently using VXP
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Somewhere else now
T/R tracking chart
Check out the AMP chpt 18, t/r track and balance. One of the "tools" listed is the chart, click on the hyper link for the chart p/n which takes you to the tools catalogue. Print a copy of the figure only and you will have the chart, in A4 size.
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Somewhere else now
No problem AB139engineer, the chart works well using a Chadwich 8500 and photocell (which is what Agusta Vergiate use also, if Hums is not fitted)
Could you still use that chart by ploting the VXp clock angle and ips level?
It may need a clock angle correction if the velocometers are located in a different location.
Does VXp have a photo cell to pick up the out of track blade?
Could you still use that chart by ploting the VXp clock angle and ips level?
It may need a clock angle correction if the velocometers are located in a different location.
Does VXp have a photo cell to pick up the out of track blade?