Agusta AW139

[Aser]

S.M.S
DCL Mode
DCL Mode in phase 5 any idea why the A/C devited to the right during ILS App

Because Agusta doesn't care, has been reported long time ago.

Regards
Aser

[tottigol]

Aser, I have been flying the 139 for a long time and I have scarcely noticed the problem during the approach phase. It is present in the ALVL phase tough but not too exceed the RWY width.

[S.M.S]

Because Agusta doesn't care

Most of my approach was with Agusta pilot !!

[noooby]

Aser,

Perhaps you should also direct some of your frustration towards Honeywell. Agusta's can't do anything without Honeywell's input, and Honeywell are sadly lacking in that department when it comes to the 139.

[Aser]

tottigol: is more noticeable when you do a big change in speed (120-80) , try it.
and yes, before the alvl phase you can find yourself near the taxiway.

noooby: thanks for the clarification, but they have the responsibility, wasn't agusta looking for another avionics provider??

Anyway I have to try the last helicoptero we've received this month.

Regards
Aser

[Blackhawk9]

will the AW149 become the B model 139?

Looking at the specs and articles on the 149 it says its an enlarged upgraded 139 with CT-7 engines, as the 149 will be a military Helo is there any word of filtering all these upgrades back down to the 139 say as a B model, the CT7 fit should be good ,an engine that actualy has the intake at the front and exhaust at the back unlike the bloody horrible fit of the PT6 with the exhaust duct down the middle of both engines in the 139 now and no oil coolers and the Cof G should move fwd a bit with the CT7 fit, with all the 149 upgrades I hope the 139 can reach its true potential because from an engineers point of view its not in the class of the S-92 or even the AS332 for maintainability and I hope it can be.

[captain_m]

Gentlemen;

We are doing offshore flying, and during approach, I have noticed that all our AW139 shuffle once you slow down to about 80 kts, is there any explanation for this? Is there a way to get over this?

Regards

[griffothefog]

captain m,

Unless you know of a way to get from 140 knots to a hover without going through 80 knots.... Nope

Something to do with airflow through the tail at that airspeed, particular to type and not very well explained at Vergiate

Bit like the Bolkow shuffle outside translational lift... you live with it mate

[bandit19]

139 shuffle

Next time you get the 'shuffle' try to sneak in a little left pedal.

[captain_m]

griffothefog; Thanks mate


bandit19: well, I thought it takes care of the pedals!

[bandit19]

shuffle

Sometimes I get crazy and use my feet...they get bored sometimes.

[Aser]

A test with one of the new helicopters, without deviation...


Regards
Aser

[Aser]

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Full Ice Protection System (FIPS) for the AW139 medium twin helicopter has received FAA certification.

Regards
Aser

[malabo]

Full Ice Protection System (FIPS)

Somebody with the STC/kit detail want to post the downside?

• Cost of installed kit
• Fuel burn penalty
• PBH cost increase (I've heard an extra $500/hr just to cover the cost of the blades)
• Weight of kit
• Performance penalty
• Fuel burn increase (not like the 139 can afford much more)

Like a castor oil pill, FIPS might be good for you but it's going to have a horrible taste when you explain to your boss that he's got to fly by himself and without his briefcase.

[noooby]

Talk to London Air in Vancouver, BC. Their 139 with FIPS is sitting at the factory, nearly ready for delivery, if it hasn't been already!

[wde]

Aircraft Bath

Anyone have intel on a story about the fire protection system at the AAC finishing facility having gone off over the weekend soaking 6 finished aircraft?

Anyone know what are the effects on an airframe / engines / wiring / avionics of being soaked in fire suppression foam?

Thanks

[Ian Corrigible]

Again?!? What is it with Northeast Philly Airport and foam suppression systems?

May 1st 2010: Foam leaks out of Northeast Airport hangar

December 8th 2007: Foam mishap at Northeast Airport

November 26th 2005: Foam Incident in Northeast Philadelphia

I/C

[AW139 Engineer]

AW 139 Engineer

Malabo

Deice Kit Adds 300 LBS , however I have heard but not confirmed some of the deice equipment can be removed during non deice ops(summer)

Cost per Hour will be at least $500 more (I calculated $630 per hour) Remember there are lots of variables in cost calculations. Some of the equipment is not listed in the price listing yet so it is difficult to get a exact number.

As far as I know all Deice machines are 6800 KG ships

more when I find out next week

[calaim]

CAT A switch button

Can anyone explain me the function of the CAT A switch button at the collective.
How does it work and what for.

Thanks

[calaim]

CAT A switch button

thaks for the help.
And on phase 5 it works for what?