i believe that helinuigini are leasing 2 for an upcoming contract out of pt moresby, i think they are scouting for drivers too

Is the contract you are referring to offshore or onshore ?

thanks

Thanks

https://heliniugini.aero/aircraft-fleet/

They do list the 214ST as part of thier fleet in the above URL. Not sure what sort of contracts they have.

re contract, i belive onshore...telikuma?? juswt got info from a mate in cairns that one ST was on the line at the airport.... thinking it's now on the way?

Bell 214 information
 

Hi guys, I need some help trying to find some info on a Bell 214. Does flying with bubble doors/windows result in any air speed restrictions? I can't seem to find it in the flight manual...

Thanks

Normally 120 kts

the company you are working for will be able to confirm that

Thanks for the speedy reply :)

I assumed it was 120 kts, I just couldn't find anything specific in the Manual about them.

Cheers

Mmmmm ....

Should there not be a "supplement" for a "Bubble Window" installation in the RFM .... in which case variations to the Limitations would be there!


:confused:

There's nothing about bubble windows in the supplements (Section10). I'll do a bit more searching but it's not too big a drama.

Thanks again guys for your help.

Then either the RFM is not up to date or the aircraft has an unapproved modification.

Which 214 are you talking about B, B-1 or ST?

The VNE is 140 kts as per our flight supplement . If the helicopter your talking about is yellow and blue ,it won't be in there .

It's not for a job, I was lucky enough to be given a copy and I wanted to learn more about them - my curiosity's getting the better of me. It's a B1 model.

I have the flight manual on my hard drive as well as the m.m 's. ST one's as well .

I've got a few more questions about these awesome machines.

The maximum rate of climb is limited to 2000ft/min. Is this a strtuctural limit? e.g. Main GB stress limit or a Parasite Drag etc? I've never been in anything powerful enough to have a limit as such.

Why does the HYD System 1 run cooler? Does System 1 have less load, have longer piping or similar (which inadvertantly aids in heat conduction)??

When do the secondary nozzles open during starting? When N1 is 37%?

I don't expect them all to be answered, but nay help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Maximum rate of climb - think ballistics, how long will you wait after the engine fails for gravity to take over and enter autorotation? 6-7000 fpm can be achieved. i.e > 60 knots. Also it is possible for the greenhouse windows above your head to fall in on you.

HYD is similar to 212/412 the pump is turning faster. Design thing, the second pump came along later and is driven from a different part of the MGB.

When do the secondary nozzles open? Who cares, just that they do.

B1 means reduced internal gross weight over B and is only a flight manual change to be technically under 12,500 lbs.

Mmmmm ....


Yes ... the Hyd System 1 pump runs quite a bit slower (by nearly 2000 rpm I think) and as it also operates the Yaw system Hydraulics has more pipe work and thus runs much cooler.


:}

Cheers guys :)

the b1 is the most amazing machine ,,, how did u get a flight manual ,, or is it a hard drive copy

Not the B1, but eivissa is so kind to provide anybody who asks nicely with a download link to manuals of the 214B and 214ST.
The impressive list of manuals he has, can be found here:
http://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/354...ml#post5336244

Bell 214 / Rocky Mountain Helicopters
 

Hi, I'm looking for a database on the Bell 214 if anyone has one
and photos of any of RMH 214's.

Simon Beck