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Originally Posted by munchkins
120 sq. ft. optional baggage hold? If you're thinking about using the space between the main fuel tanks where the aux. tank is located, think again. There is a placard there indicating that no baggage is permitted between the tanks.
Originally Posted by munchkins
Seating in the cabin however is another matter. The options are three rows of five, or three rows of four (other than VIP). I know the CHC Europe 139 has 3 rows of 4 due to room required for the passengers and their immersion suits.
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Originally Posted by Ian Corrigible
That's a surprise. Though BAAC/Agusta now uses the 120 sq. ft. figure fairly regularly, as it was explained to me the triangular baggage hold offers 78 sq. ft., with the rectangular space in the aft main cabin between the fuel cells representing the other 42 sq. ft. If we're talking about the same space, I'm especially surprised since this is also supposed to accommodate litters.
It's a nice cabin, but I wouldn’t want to be sandwiched in with 14 other pax for anything other than a short hop. Even the 4+4+4 configuration is cosy, esp. for the facing rows.
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It's a nice cabin, but I wouldn’t want to be sandwiched in with 14 other pax for anything other than a short hop. Even the 4+4+4 configuration is cosy, esp. for the facing rows.
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Regardless, when loading baggage and freight in the main hold, care must be exercised not to damage the electronics mounted on the side bulkheads. There are light weight covers installed over the electronics but the covers IMO will be of minimal protection.
By the way in the CHC North Sea a/c with 4+4+4 configuration, all 3 rows of seats in the main cabin faced forward.
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Originally Posted by oxi
Ain't it the A139.............
Since Bell have left the show.........
Since Bell have left the show.........
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Bell left the show??
It would be really interesting to find out why Bell pushed out of the 139 project?
They probably wanted to put a Bell 205 tail rotor and boom on it, or they thought it would compete with their newest and "modern" Bell 210!
Tell you what if the Bell people don't get their act together soon they will be in serious trouble, we just had local operator purchase thier first 5 koalas and 2 powers to replace their fleet of 412, 407 and 206's. This used to be all Bell territory, is now being invaded by Agusta and EC.
They probably wanted to put a Bell 205 tail rotor and boom on it, or they thought it would compete with their newest and "modern" Bell 210!
Tell you what if the Bell people don't get their act together soon they will be in serious trouble, we just had local operator purchase thier first 5 koalas and 2 powers to replace their fleet of 412, 407 and 206's. This used to be all Bell territory, is now being invaded by Agusta and EC.
Just like in the USA....
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Maybe it's because the American government won't allow spares to be supplied for American helicopters operating in countries which they don't approve of 
With Bell mixed in, the A139 had a much more limited market, but now, like the French,they'll doubtless allow their helicopters to get spares back-up (well, if you can call Eurocopter's a back-up 
) and be able to sell a lot more to countries whether America approves or not.
With Bell mixed in, the A139 had a much more limited market, but now, like the French,they'll doubtless allow their helicopters to get spares back-up (well, if you can call Eurocopter's a back-up ) and be able to sell a lot more to countries whether America approves or not.
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139 to fly or not to fly
I heard recently that a Lufttransport 139 due for operation out of Bodo has not flown since its arrival last year due to major problems!
Would anyone care to add?
Would anyone care to add?
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The CHC 139 has gone commercial last Monday and is doing just fine.
We will see how steep the learning curve will be for all of us (pilots & technicians) with all this new gadgets
We will see how steep the learning curve will be for all of us (pilots & technicians) with all this new gadgets
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La plus grande chose depuis le pain coupé en tranches
The biggest thing from the bread that is cut in the choppings
Translated from english - to french to greek and then back to English again.
Does it lose something in translation ( does the 139 ??).
The biggest thing from the bread that is cut in the choppings
Translated from english - to french to greek and then back to English again.
Does it lose something in translation ( does the 139 ??).
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There's one at Montgomery airfield (KMYF) sitting in transient parking. The horizontal stabilizer is held together with duct tape. Apparently it's due to be sitting there for some while................
VA,
If the boys at Houston see it....it will be doing REV flights in the morning...whats a bit of Hundred Mile an Hour tape. They flew a 76 for weeks with a plywood cabin door window.....or so I heard. That was after it got dunked in the Oggin and took off again when things got sorted out up front. One of the pax being a bit concerned jettisoned the window as he prepared to go swimming with a helicopter strapped to his hind end. Ah, the good ol' days in the Gulf.
If the boys at Houston see it....it will be doing REV flights in the morning...whats a bit of Hundred Mile an Hour tape. They flew a 76 for weeks with a plywood cabin door window.....or so I heard. That was after it got dunked in the Oggin and took off again when things got sorted out up front. One of the pax being a bit concerned jettisoned the window as he prepared to go swimming with a helicopter strapped to his hind end. Ah, the good ol' days in the Gulf.
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The word on the street is that it was heading down that way for HAI in Dallas......maybe no joyrides this year. The crew have apparently disbanded and gone home.
Don't quote me on this though...it is a rumour network.
Don't quote me on this though...it is a rumour network.
Yes, the name: AW-139
http://www.shephard.co.uk/Rotorhub/D...9-05f37219112a
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Mitsui Bussan Aerospace of Japan has signed a contract, valued at approximately US$100 million, for 12 AW139 helicopters and an exclusive distributor agreement for the AW139 in Japan.
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Seems to be going okay - 28 ships now operational, and AW139's MTBF performance is currently beating its target. That said, it looks like the type's exhaust system is being redesigned, reportedly for thermal issues.
Mods - can we rename this thread as 'AW139 corner' ?
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Good suggestion, Ian - Done!
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Mods - can we rename this thread as 'AW139 corner' ?
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Good suggestion, Ian - Done!
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QLD DES
Rumour has it that the Qld DES is about to announce that they will purchase 3 X AW139’s to replace their B412’s. The boys where seen in Italy a few weeks ago…
Anyone know any more?
Anyone know any more?