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RotaryWingB2 6th August 2012 19:47

Why not submit a RFI (request for information) to EC UK, they have fitted many of these to UK aircraft.

pm me if you would like a specific email address.

zorab64 8th August 2012 00:23

Aucky - to your question "does that swap with the window?", the answer is effectively "yes", although the "with ease" bit may be more of a challenge. It's effectively a one for one swap, just the skill of the engineer that dictates how long it takes them to get the rubber strip back in, as either window tend to be a bit of a b**tard to re-fit.

Just beware that if you intend to practice an emergency push out of a sliding door window, and you have the choice, use the one without the sliding insert. I heard on the (good authority) grapevine that someone tried pushing out one with the insert but, owing to the small amount of original plastic (frame) around the sliding insert, one good thump split the plastic and effectively wrote off the window! :eek: Didn't learn if the insert was able to be re-used?

Brilliant Stuff 8th August 2012 16:38

Ah another u/s Skyquest screen.........

RotaryWingB2 8th August 2012 16:52


Ah another u/s Skyquest screen.........
You sound surprised...

RVDT 9th August 2012 07:42

ASB EC135 62A-029
 

ASB62-029 MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM – Main Rotor Hub-Shaft - Visual inspection of the upper and lower hub-shaft flange for cracks - Rev3

With Revision 3 of this Alert Service Bulletin Part 3 of the Alert Service Bulletin is no longer required.
:D

Part 3 being

(a) Accomplish the visual inspection in the area of the blade bolts i.a.w. Section 3.B. Part 3 within the next 10 fh after receipt of this Alert Service Bulletin and repeat every 10 fh.
Note: The preflight visual still remains

That removes a serious logistics headache for now at least!

RotaryWingB2 9th August 2012 10:05

Still a requirement for the engineer to visit every 10fh, just no removal of the nuts necessary.

It's a step in the right direction though.

Brilliant Stuff 9th August 2012 12:18

Rotary Wing,
my sarcasm didn't come across me thinks.

Amazing how well they work.Not.

We have made sure the arm on which the screen is bolted on to is taken out as well when the screen is u/s because you couldn't really call it safe in case of an incident......

Phoinix 14th August 2012 16:11

Does anybody fly their 135 with cargo net fitted in the rear?

What is the part number of the net and approx. price?

Any problems installing the net beside flir guts?

WLM 5th October 2012 11:01

Phoinix, I was quoted EUR3000 for that cargo net, in South East Asia... Part number is L850M4807053 from IPC EC135 :(

WLM 5th October 2012 11:08

Stretcher for 135
 
Hi,

Can you recommend a supplier for a simple stretcher kit that would fit in the internal cabin rails? we are not a medevac operator, but a private timber operator in the South East Asian jungle.

I need to be able to do a quick change from a rear 4 seats corporate cabin interior to only keeping 2 rear seats and a stretcher whenever there is an emergency evacuation required

Rgds
WLM

Phoinix 5th October 2012 12:05

Thank you WLM!

Brilliant Stuff 5th October 2012 13:05

We use the Bucher stretcher which folds in half when stowed and uses the rails to secure itself.

RotaryWingB2 5th October 2012 13:40

Bucher Leichtbau AG

Air rescue / Police equipment - Bucher Leichtbau AG, Bucher Aerospace, Galleys, Stowages, Catering Carts, Trolleys, Aircraft Parts, Cabin Interior Equipment, Emergency Medical Systems, Aircraft Stretchers, Air Rescue Equipment, Video Arms, Video Depl

Same products used in UK Police Aircraft.

RVDT 5th October 2012 14:18

http://apps.singaporeairshow.com/sto...mgs/10477.jpeg is another option as well.

Phoinix 5th October 2012 17:32

A question for which TM didn't have an answer. On Pratt, you get a fadec fail at very low power setting. With twistgrip in neutral you flip out the pins and rotate the twistgrip past neutral to high setting. Doest the rate of twistgrip ensure that even at very low power fadec fail, the twistgrip can still deliver max power if needed?
These fadec/twistgrip governing ranges are a bit unclear to me.

echelipilot 5th October 2012 20:02

Foldable stretcher
 
Hi WLM,
we also use the foldable Bucher-stretcher which works very well for as as we fly transports of injured persons only occasionally.
Sent you a PM.

Kind regards

Tom

RVDT 5th October 2012 23:31

Phoinix,

From what has been shown to me if you set the offending engine at ~ .7 VEMD or thereabouts you can fly the full flight envelope without the other good engine exceeding OEI limits.

The training policy at ECD these days is you can chase numbers all over the place yet the reality is you don't need to.

Apparently you do not get "FULL" power in manual. Whatever FULL means.

And you will not get it on a Bell 205 or 212 or 412 either so....................:eek:

WLM 6th October 2012 03:56

Thank you for the replies concerning the stretcher, I will check them all
Regards
WLM

Phoinix 9th November 2012 11:56

Just a feedback from a ECD test pilot... twist grips give you twice the range needed, so if FADEC is stuck in minimum position, you are able to get the whole twist for full power if needed.


And a really serious question I couldn't find a solution for on T.I.P.I.

The modification for tail mounted balancing weights. Where can we (our company) get the modification done (Other than ECD).

Is the modification really an airframe modification, or is it just "light upgrade work". - I'm not up to maintenance phraseology.

Dragstay 9th November 2012 17:28

Tail balance weights mod
 
Hi Phoinix,
If your company is situated in Slovenia.
You can look if some big operator in Germany (ALT, DRF...) can perform this modification for you.

I think you can call this a modification because the aft structure of the fenestrone body is modified with a mounting bracket, weights and an access panel. Also your weight and balance is affected.
Its not an afternoons job...

Some of my own experience. We have the weights also installed but the brackets tend to crack after time. We received the upgraded brackets which are from thicker material but also these have cracks reported.

Hope you can use this info.


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