Does anybody know if the FAA's grounding of Alouette 2's for supposedly being ex military aircraft and not being eligable for a c of a been recinded or resolved?

No and there are more than 2 now

AL3
 

I discovered 2 x AL3's in indonesia

nice condition

may still be on the market

Price ?

pandalet
 

There have been several groups of 6+ al2's sold by the German army.

The last batch was sold mid 2008, typical prices for a fully working machine E160K, there are no more !

Hungary CAA has been willing to provide a full EASA CofA once 'civilianization' work is complete. overall machine cost E200K on the reg.

Hungary is a good reg for Helicopters.

Hungary CAA visit UK each year to sign off the Annual

Insurance is typically E800 (yes that right £ 600 ish)

You need a Hungarian airman's certificate and Hungary based training.

Maintenance can be done in UK by two UK based, Hungarian approved engineers - who are very experienced on AL2's - great chaps, reasonably priced.

Spares can be tricky, but I (and other al2 owners) build up stocks of parts and between us with have, so far, not had a problem. Clutches, pumps, some sensors are hard to find but not impossible. MR Blades will eventually be the limiting issue.

My machine (3 yrs - 200+ hrs) is Very reliable, a little thirsty (160 Ltr/hr), noisy but great to fly.

100+ Kts - 5 seats, 3hr endurance, loads of lift, no great vices.

I can't think of a better, low cost, turbine.

if you looking for one I know of 2 that may be for sale. if you want to see one 'in the flesh' come visit at eastbourne.

Ian

Alouette II
 

Hi
New to the post. Does any one know or have info on Alouette II as a crop duster? How does it perform? any recurring maintenance issue etc. Also am looking for a POH as well as maintenance manuals for 318C in English, thanks in advance.

the allouete 11 318 is used for crop dusting in hungary not sure about the 313

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Try Mike based in West Virginia

318C as crop duster
 

thanks, any info on contacts in Hungary?

POH
 

hi

I have POH and full maintenance manuals for 318c and engine (also 313b)

in english and french !

what do you need ?

Ian

Alouette II POH, M&O manuals
 

enstrompilot
I am looking for both POH and maintenance & Overhaul manuals for Alouette II, send me an e-mail at [email protected] thanks

FOM for Allouette
 

Hallo, please send me FOM for Allouette and you have..., I need ASAP! I can send for you a any Enstrom280...I have FOM, Engine manuals... and more...forFX
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Enstrom Pilot ....i am surprised at you with a name like that saying it is the best first turbine !! What about the 480B ? It costs almost nothing to maintain , v cheap spares and insurance , 5 seats (just) , almost half the fuel burn , longer endurance much faster (115kn)....AND very quiet !!! You can get a 4 to 5 year old one with only 5-700 hrs for under $500k . Best safety record in the industry and very easy to fly ....what more could you want ??

Hi im currently looking for parts for a 313B ship. Anyone with any....please pm me and we will go from there. Thanks

I'd try the Irish Air Corps who I belive have their remaining seven lying up idle and stored after buying their newer hardward. Most have around the 8000 mark in terms of airframe hours accumulated over a 40 year period.

FOM for Allouette
 

Please help, I need ASAP of FOM for Allouette2
Dushan

bolkow
the irish ones were sold last year [ or earlier this year]

dushan
you sent me pm whats a FOM ?

The Irish machines currently reside in northern France. They are stripped and the owner quoted a 25k price tag for just the airframe:hmm:

i think he must live in a dream world 25k

nigelH

you are spot on the 480B is a great machine !, shame that it has an allison engine (i heard its easy to spoil your day when starting) and shame only nearly 5 seats, a little sad the limited range and sader still that a 5 yr old one cost 500K (only ?)

agree re safety record and great to fly

alouette has more range, more lift, lower cost of ownerhip, lower purchase cost (£130-£150K), is old, ugly and noisey (and for a turbine slow ish), so not every ones first choice, but they are a turbine for piston costs (with turbine reliability and rugged engineering !)

I guess you pays your money and makes your choice !

what else would be a good first turbine ? whst if one has a thing against the Allison, what other choices ?

Alouettes
 

Just an aside, in the Air Force we would run our Alouettes on deisel from time to time, watch out for blocked fuel filter and torchigniters though.