AW 139 Aux tank
 

Does anyone have experience with the Aux tank? I have heard a rumour that AW is planning a 1/2 size tank? Any info is appreciated.

wde

Nose Wheel Shimmy
 

Anybody had any instance of nose wheel shimmy while taxying? Maybe after running over or glancing off a taxi-way light?

Nose Wheel Shimmey
 

Yes, I am sure it is a characteristic of dual nose wheels when only one of the wheels contacts a small bump or small obstruction.

139 Engineer

Happened to me yesterday, first time I've experienced it in any aircraft. Pretty severe vibration for a couple of seconds until I stopped, didn't know what it was for a bit, sitting there for a couple of seconds with death's grip on the controls waiting for something to fly off................!!!!!

heliski22,
Welcome to the club :}
I have never run over a taxiway light again.

wde,
We have been told that the next year will be an aux. tank. with a different shape to access the bag. compartment.

night dipper,
We have dual hoist,nightsun,flir,iridium-satcom,euronav moving map with AIS, a weather/search radar from telephonics (only in the 5th display := ) , a really nice direction finder from chelton,hums,NAT marine radios, HF radio...

For pictures interior/exterior:
http://helimer.bravehost.com/albumAW139/index.html

Regards
Aser

Hi Aser,

Check your PM :).

Cheers,

Redsarboy.

Nice ship Aser:ok:

How do you find the visibility from the RH pilot seat on small running vessels, say like 15 meters?

What kind of auto approaches can it do?

Just curious on new technology.




Regards

CB

AB-139 AUX Tank
 

We have one AB-139 with an AUX fuel tank. The irony is that until we get a gross weight upgrade beyond 14,110 lbs...the tank is essentially unusable:

With a 400 lb. crew weight and enough weight in the front row of seats to bring it into CG with a full AUX tank, you are over MGW. Nearly 3700 lbs. of fuel would allow the AB-139 longer legs offshore than an S-76C+, but not until the gross weight is increased.

We hear the increase in gross weight is coming...but then, Agusta has promised us the 4th AFCS cue for years without delivering...:*

New Hydraulic Bypass indicator
 

I have been informed that the new hydraulic bypass pop outs will arrive shortly. :) I hope this clears up this problem.....:D

Weight Increase

Previous posts notwithstanding, does anybody have any idea when the weight increase might actually happen?

Soon? Early this year? Late this Year? Next Year? Never?

22

Collective Bias,
visibility is bad, but, that doesn't mean we can't do the job...
We have got the 4-axis but we are waiting for the SAR modes. for the moment when you are below 60knots you can transition to auto-hover at the selected radio-height.

patniven & heliski,
I was talking with an Agusta pilot a few days ago, and he told us the weight increase is coming shortly this year, they just need to change the tires and landing gear.
We have the same problem with the aux. tank, 1450kg max. because of weight. not C.G. problem with the SAR version.

Regards.
Aser

UK CoastGuard 139
 

Any news on the UK Coastguard AW139?

Any pics?

When are they due?

pumaboy
First one was supposed to be collected three weeks ago to go to Lee on Solent.:hmm:
Rumour now is that the first one will go to Portland, when it appears and crews trained up, with Lee crews, because the autopilot will not be ready for 24hr. all weather service for quite some time!:(

Apologies if already posted , but here is a photo of G-CHCT at North Denes - only registered a few days earlier when photo taken back in 2006
http://www.abpic.co.uk/images/images/1010532M.jpg

Biggles
Very nice,:) but that isn't the one for the MCA contract!

Aser

I'll be keen to hear more about that - all the information so far was no structural changes would be involved but that there would be some restriction to CAT A above 8000ft, give or take. We'll just have to wait and see, eh?

AW139 Tail Rotor Axial Vibrations
 

Our machine is running great, just out of curiosity but has anyone seen a tail rotor chart for adjusting the pitch links to minimise tail rotor axial vibration?
We are currently using VXP

T/R tracking chart
 

Check out the AMP chpt 18, t/r track and balance. One of the "tools" listed is the chart, click on the hyper link for the chart p/n which takes you to the tools catalogue. Print a copy of the figure only and you will have the chart, in A4 size.

Thanks Drop Lead , I am aware of that chart for the Agusta Smiths Hums, what I am looking for is the VXP specific chart. I will try Honeywell when I am at HAI in houston.

No problem AB139engineer, the chart works well using a Chadwich 8500 and photocell (which is what Agusta Vergiate use also, if Hums is not fitted)
Could you still use that chart by ploting the VXp clock angle and ips level?
It may need a clock angle correction if the velocometers are located in a different location.
Does VXp have a photo cell to pick up the out of track blade?