S76 C++ / D ok for SAR in EASA?
Hi guys, a quick Q - I need to check if the 76C++ or D is still ok for SAR in EASA. I know the SMA used them until they got their 139s in 2013, so are they still approved or are there limits due to performance ?
I have no experience or manuals for the S76 so any advice appreciated. cheers, |
I need to check if the 76C++ or D is still ok for SAR in EASA |
Does it have a 4-axis AP with transition modes, NVG cockpit, radar, dual-hoist with auto-hover/hover trim and a decent white-light set of floodlights?
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Does it have a 4-axis AP with transition modes, NVG cockpit, radar, dual-hoist with auto-hover/hover trim and a decent white-light set of floodlights? |
Should be good for SAR then.
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What is a dual-hoist? You mean a hoist with speed control (fast/slow), or dual control (pilot + crewman pendant), or dual winches fitted?
For S76 the answers are yes, yes, no. CHC use S76A++ in SAR role in Australia, I think they were all A model builds converted to A++ and modded with the auto-hover SAR package stuff plus NVG compatible lighting. No reason why C++ can't be modded so, assuming there is an IIDS version which is NVG compatible. |
Dual Hoist = 2 hoists next to each other so that in the event of failure/malfunction you have the redundancy to use the second.
LZ |
So is that two separate electric motors driving a common drum/cable, or two completely independent winch systems? I've never seen a dual winch fitted to a S76.
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Try this link: http://utcaerospacesystems.com/cap/s...el%2044316.pdf
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dual hoist is a uk thing
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All EASA SAR 76's, 139's, 92's etc have to be Dual Hoist i.e. 2 x Hoists. The 139 is mounted in tandem. The S76 is mounted side by side.
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Originally Posted by Sanus
(Post 9597984)
All EASA SAR 76's, 139's, 92's etc have to be Dual Hoist i.e. 2 x Hoists. The 139 is mounted in tandem. The S76 is mounted side by side.
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Dual hoist is not a UK thing. For example, it was a Statoil requirement for their SAR aircraft in Tanzania (now flying for Bristow in Nigeria)
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Korean SAR S76D's do not have dual hoists. Don't think they need them..
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Finding a image of any S76 version fitted with a dual hoist, seems rather elusive.Inaer's website has their Gardacosta machine with single only.Archive of retired SwedCG show single too.
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Dual hoist was mandated by the UK CAA for sar. Because the single hoist goes against the double failure mode..
They actually wanted the 2 cables to run out at the same time, they settled for the "dual hoist". The lighthouse services only have one hoist the windfarms one hoist. Yes dual hoists are an option on the 139 blah blah blah. But its not mandatory. NHV are using single hoist 365s to satisfy the dutch SAR mission.. Imagine a dual hoist on a 365 you would have no payload... Is this done now? https://youtu.be/0OsZ4Dl_Suk single winch in japan |
lowfat
Yes dual hoists are an option on the 139 blah blah blah. 3D |
the blah blah blah refers to aircraft types... nothing else. I've reread my complete post nothing offensive or derogatory, You are reading things in to my post.
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BTC - picture of an S-76 with dual hoist:
Sikorsky S-76C - Gardacostas de Galicia (Xunta de Galicia) | Aviation Photo #1870167 | Airliners.net |
Sanus-Proven:ok: Looks compact enough even for a 365!
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