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Old 12th Sep 2012, 16:43
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AHRS AND RA FAILURE ON EC 155 B1

HELLO FOLKS

Does any one has any info on frequent AHRS(Attitude Heading Reference System) and RA failure on EC 155B1.

RA failure leads to Wx Radar failure........

Is this happening frequently on EC 155 B1fleet ?Any specific reason for it? Any engineering input and analysis on this is welcome......

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My boss really wanted an EC155, so he calls me up and tells me that he really wants an EC155, and asks me to look into into it, I discovered that around here, the EC155 can barely lift itself off the ground and costs twice as much. We now have an Agusta 109SP, which also sucks big time, lack of TR authority, avionics are a constant problem, lot's of QC issues for a new aircraft, and lotssss of vibration, around here they call the SP the living dead. But at least it will get itself off the ground.
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Old 12th Sep 2012, 19:45
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So what is the aircraft of choice in the light-medium corporate twin category for performance, operating cost and without having to land at a service centre every 15 hours (as with the EC155)?
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Pilots can do the 15hr inspection, with the correct training and approvals.
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Old 13th Sep 2012, 16:42
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So what is the aircraft of choice in the light-medium corporate twin category for performance, operating cost ..
S76B? .. Minus the fuel burn?

.. the EC155 can barely lift itself off the ground ..
I have to admit .. is does seem extraordinary for a modern light to medium twin to have such poor performance. I am curious as to how offshore operators using the 155 cope with this?
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Old 14th Sep 2012, 14:22
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What about EC135 or EC145? It's very good aircrafts.

And don't forget the AS365N3: it's a little smaller compared to the 155, but it offers good performances and comfort.
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EC155B1 price?

Does anyone know the current price of a EC155B1 configured for 4-6 VIP seats?
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Several sources quote a new 155 at around USD 10m.

Used examples (in VIP configuration) are available from anywhere between 3-7m according to specification.
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