Type spec says ISA +35°C (up to 50°C).

Turboshaft
 

Thanks

G :ok:

im looking for a 145 driver... faa cpl with an faa a&p license.

email me at: cliff4nier at yahoo dot com

Which WX Radar ? - EC 145
 

We are looking at installing a garmin GWX 68 into our EC 145.
This unit seems to have advantages over the factory installed RDR 2000 in that it is considerably cheaper , lighter , and can be interfaced with the already installed GMX moving map.
Some feedback I have recieved is not too positive although I have used one for a short time with no problems in a BK.
Has anyone installed any after factory types of WX radar into the EC 145 ??
Thanks
E
:confused:

Maybe talk to Bond UK Offshore or Air Services (not sure which) - I know its a 135 but there isn't much difference at this end of the aircraft from a 145. It's obviously a bigger antenna.

STANDARD

http://images2.auction123.com/6ed939...6972007/01.jpg

AFTERMARKET

http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/x...234/EC135B.jpg

RVDT,

The D-cup radome ("Aftermarket") is actually a standard fit for the Telephonics RDR-1600, with the B-cup radome ("Standard") housing the Honeywell RDR-2000.

I/C

EC 145: merged threads
 

Struggling to get a quick answer to these two, so if anyone sat with a manual in front of them (like wot I always have!) can you answer:

1. Does 145 have FADEC start up similar to EC135. If not I take it its not a hassle getting it started quickly for police / HEMS role?

2. Has anyone got any experience of air con fitted to 145 and would it cope ok with +40 c temps and a long soak in the sun?

thanks, :confused:

EC145 doesn't have FADEC, but is expected to get it's way into 145 with an upgraded model called "145 plus" by eurocopter training personnel.
I've talked to some pilots about the no-FADEC issue and the pilots that fly 135, really miss FADEC in 145.

EC145 starting is not by FADEC as stated previously. It is basically like starting an AS350 B2 but it has the throttle on the twist grip and a magnetically held start switch that lets go after about 40% N1. Starting can be challenging at times. Each FCU is slightly different and each aircraft is rigged just a bit different and you have to modulate the throttle to get it going. Normally it is a non-issue and things start just fine but if you have a problem it can beat you up pretty bad trying to figure out exactly what it is. As for starting quickly I don't see it as being any slower than any other twin.

As for the air conditioning it seems to do well even in the high heat areas. In the southern CA desert it gets up to 50 C and the AC still works. Now will it make it cold enough at those temps to hang meat in the cabin? probably not but it will at least make it reasonable enough to survive.

Hope it helps

Max

:ok: thanks for the prompt replies folks - a good help

The 1st start and 2nd start are no issues, even starting within 20 mins of shutdown presented no problems (following the checklist and obseving the FLI [first Limit Indicator]).

I have flown one in the north of Aus with a after market aircon fitted - "Metro Aviation Air Conditioning".

You could feel cold air if you placed your hand over the vent, but when kitted up with full flight gear and a cabin as big as the 145 IT DID NOT CUT THE MUSTARD.

Reports are that Metro are working on a mod to improve the airflow (capacity).

In saying that, it was better than none at all as the inlet vent for ambient air is only about a 4inch diameter.

Overall, a very good pilot machine.

800

T

The EC 145 with fenestron is undergoing flighttests and will be presented officially in September.

First pic:

http://www.flugrevue.de/fm/3/EC145-Fenestron.jpg

Erlkönig erwischt: Eurocopter fliegt EC145 mit Fenestron - FLUG REVUE

skadi

IMHO a very good idea.

...but a bit fugly and out of proportion, compared to a standard EC145... :yuk:

It will look better with a proper paint job.:}

Add this (which flew about 4 years ago) and some proper engines like PWC. Happy days!

RVDT - I hadn't seen that one before, thanks.

Thinks - 5 blades, PW donks - all you need is a cockpit designed by pilots for pilots and you might finally get the 902-beater that Eurocrapter have never yet really achieved (IMHO).

RVDT- that rotor is IDENTICAL to the MD900 from the early 90s! I noticed that when I first saw the promos in 2004 or so.

Mark

According to EC personnel, that 5 bladed rotor isn't going anywhere near the new 145.

Yep, i heard the same. The 5-bladed rotor EC testet a few years ago is not in a serial condition.

And, it needs much more than a nearly original EC135-tail to bring the 145 to a new life.

The fan takes a lot of power. Not sure a the moment how EC will solve that problem. Stronger engines needs new gearboxes. Engines and improved gearboxes enhance the weight.

I hope not to see a new unlucky hybrid from EC with old engines and gearboxes but fan. That means bad flight performance.