I have the hinge/lock installed on the right door as we purchased a T2+ cancelled order from the Spanish Rescue services

Having done filming with the right door opened and locked, I can tell you that the wind sound above 60 knots is absolutely horrible; sounds like being in a loud live concert with the drums being the major player.... The only slight relief from it is to open both front sliding windows to equalize of some sort, but really not my preferred filming ship and the filming crew hate it

How they reckon you can fly up to 110 knots like that is beyond me....

FLM rev. 9
 

Having a quick look at the latest revision I noticed Cyclic Trim System Check was withdrawn from normal procedures checklist (4.4.1.3 System checks).

Any idea on the background?

Probably a typo which gives them something to put in Rev.10 :E

Or a way of avoiding the sort of stress on the main rotor head that may lead to cracks appearing......

I doubt this, the revision was approved more than 3 months ago, before the cracks.

Do you think the cyclic trim check was more stressful than the hydraulic checks?

No. Just thought I'd throw it in there. Any objections?

.........oooooo.........
Ooooo...........ooooo!

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g1...les-dawson.jpg

Snarl!:}:*;)

EC135 transmission & engine upgrade
 

Word on the streets has it; EC is working on an upgraded Transmission and Engines (1000hp each) for the EC 135 suppose to improve the hot/high performance. It’s not the EC135 i, +, or e upgrade. Like I said, I heard it thru the grapevine.
Anybody in the know what they’re up to?

Thanks,

I did notice on the CS lists on the PWC e-portal reference to a PW206B3 engine but who knows?

Does anyone know whether the EC135 is suitable for aerial photography (as a secondary role) in the standard configuration without the sliding door & locks. Is there a reasonable sized sliding window in most? or the possibility of 'popping out' a window thats easily replaceable after the flight like in the AS355?

Sliding window in some. Too small I would say.

Rear door window is retained the same as the 355 and is part of Emergency
Exit.

Problem would be FM Supplement - Flight with rear sliding door window removed.

Not aware of it on 135 or 355 for that matter which is not to say it doesn't exist
as a local approval.

I see Bond have the first e in country as G-HEMN for East Anglia. I wonder how that will feel..

The 135s that I'm associated with have a sliding window in the rear cabin door that we use for photography.

Photography Window
 

Aucky - Have a look at photos of quite a few of the UK Police aircraft, as mentioned by MG. Many of them have a sliding window (mostly left hand, although it can be fitted either side) which opens, without speed restriction, to provide a clear area of 18" high by 10" fore/aft. (480X320mm)
I don't know the make I'm afraid and, whilst it's not big, it's as large as the window can fit. :ok:

Helitech - a couple of years ago:
. . . sorry - tried to embed photo but can't, for some reason - try this link Photograph of Aircraft G-SUFK

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/GImages/G-SUFK001.jpg

Zorab64's described window from the inside.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8156/7...f7e65654_z.jpg

Helicopter Cockpit (Rear Seat)
:ok:

Tech Tools Plastics make them and the part number is:

EC135 - 1006-01

Thanks to Mighty, Zorab & Silsoe, does that swap with the window of the sliding door of any 135 with relative ease? It looks perfect as a preference over the hassle of sliding door locks, spoilers & VNE restrictions, and safer too :ok: I know the photographer would be more restricted than no door, but the stills are not the primary role. Thanks again, this is very interesting :O

Aucky,
I guess the next step is talking to someone at Tech Tools/EC/Bond directly. As you can see from this pic, the sliding window is simply an adaptation to the standard window that fits in the hole. Much like ordering a bubble type window, an add on accessory.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g1...d/d54dc537.jpg