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Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jul 2023, 16:17
Replies: 170
Views: 135,827
Posted By S92mech

These notes copied from the FAA type certificate...

These notes copied from the FAA type certificate data sheet have me questioning if the aircraft is FAA certified or not. Maybe some of you regulation experts can give opinions.

Manufacturer’s...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th May 2015, 12:46
Replies: 19
Views: 7,475
Posted By S92mech

I've seen the same type of failure that...

I've seen the same type of failure that Vaqueroaero's photo shows. The pilot reported the same, needles matched and noise on coast down. The 206B aircraft I maintained did not have a freewheel chip...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Sep 2011, 17:49
Replies: 9
Views: 2,831
Posted By S92mech

Eurocopter Information Notice 2311-I-00 ...

Eurocopter Information Notice 2311-I-00

Further to the recent massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan which caused serious damage to a Nuclear power
plant, EUROCOPTER anticipates the concern of...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2011, 00:45
Replies: 1,141
Views: 339,817
Posted By S92mech

This is from the S-92 RFM Land immediately —...

This is from the S-92 RFM

Land immediately — Continued flight may not be possible. Ditching or landing in hazardous terrain is preferable to continuing flight.

Land as soon as possible — Land...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2009, 15:06
Replies: 46
Views: 9,414
Posted By S92mech

It’s been a few years since I worked on AS350’s,...

It’s been a few years since I worked on AS350’s, but cracking in the door posts, upper arches, canopy and ceiling arches was so common that it is on our daily inspection. When I was trained on...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2009, 13:37
Replies: 1,141
Views: 339,817
Posted By S92mech

There are two FDR/CVR's in the S-92, one at the...

There are two FDR/CVR's in the S-92, one at the tail boom transition and one in the left avionics bay. I would like to know how the salvage crew was able to remove one of them with an ROV.

The 50...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2009, 02:20
Replies: 354
Views: 87,712
Posted By S92mech

Todays observations at Houma. 04 18:50 SE 7...

Todays observations at Houma.
04 18:50 SE 7 7.00 Overcast OVC010 70 NA 30.10 NA
04 17:50 SE 7 7.00 Mostly Cloudy BKN017 72 NA 30.09 NA
04 16:55 SE 9 7.00 Mostly Cloudy BKN025 75 NA ...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Mar 2008, 23:13
Replies: 5
Views: 1,714
Posted By S92mech

The two 212's and two AS350B2's are still there....

The two 212's and two AS350B2's are still there. PHI just completed the 12th season on contract with 5 years remaining on the current contract. The turn over on this contract is very low.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2008, 14:25
Replies: 4
Views: 1,892
Posted By S92mech

Serial Number 920054 Type...

Serial Number 920054 Type Registration Corporation
Manufacturer Name SIKORSKY Certificate Issue Date 01/11/2008
Model S-92A Status Valid
Type Aircraft Rotorcraft ...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2008, 15:01
Replies: 2,002
Views: 662,526
Posted By S92mech

The S-92 does not have to be leveled for a main...

The S-92 does not have to be leveled for a main gearbox change. If the aircraft is on a surface with more than 10-15 degrees of slope you may have trouble getting the gearbox in place.
The job can...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2008, 01:32
Replies: 8
Views: 1,827
Posted By S92mech

A 412 with allot of time on it is the worst I've...

A 412 with allot of time on it is the worst I've balanced. It all depends on how much money you want to spend on bearings, mounts, dampers and blades. 407's are very easy. The S92 isn't very hard to...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Oct 2007, 20:00
Replies: 92
Views: 21,676
Posted By S92mech

Getting some spare parts has been a problem, but...

Getting some spare parts has been a problem, but parts availability has improved. Support from Sikorsky has been outstanding, better than any other aircraft manufacturer I’ve ever dealt with.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2007, 01:04
Replies: 176
Views: 32,707
Posted By S92mech

The FAA database reports this aircraft (N4502R...

The FAA database reports this aircraft (N4502R S/N 920056) has been exported to Norway.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Oct 2007, 01:52
Replies: 92
Views: 21,676
Posted By S92mech

Unless the aircraft being used for SAR are...

Unless the aircraft being used for SAR are modified, the avionics cooling inlets for the left and right are on the lower exterior of the aircraft and center console inlet is in the nose wheel well....
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2007, 21:36
Replies: 3
Views: 1,644
Posted By S92mech

http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_...

http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgMakeModel.nsf/0/F5CCCBE58A8652D7862572880074BC26?OpenDocument

Give this a try.
16th Aug 2007, 18:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,511
Posted By S92mech

I've never worked on the 101's, but from what I...

I've never worked on the 101's, but from what I hear from the side of our company that does operate them (a couple of BK's and 222's) is that they are much improved from the early models. The Arriel...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jun 2007, 19:38
Replies: 15
Views: 5,091
Posted By S92mech

As said by Old Skool, fuel nozzle shimming can...

As said by Old Skool, fuel nozzle shimming can cause no start and/or delayed light off problems. However it won't cause the start relay to fail to latch. One of the most common causes for not...
24th Jun 2007, 14:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,353
Posted By S92mech

Do you have a 337 or flight manual supplement...

Do you have a 337 or flight manual supplement with an STC number? I'm not familiar with any Fuji kits certified in the US.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th May 2007, 12:53
Replies: 4
Views: 1,158
Posted By S92mech

The serial number break for the 91 gallon fuel...

The serial number break for the 91 gallon fuel cell, lower seats and new door latches is 3567.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2007, 20:08
Replies: 44
Views: 8,192
Posted By S92mech

Over 90% availability. Outstanding support from...

Over 90% availability. Outstanding support from Sikorsky. Only problem is parts availability, sometimes parts are hard to get, but Sikorsky will rob from production if we go AOG.
Overall the S-92...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jan 2007, 21:59
Replies: 25
Views: 12,267
Posted By S92mech

There are several pictures on www.airliners.net

There are several pictures on www.airliners.net
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Dec 2006, 13:15
Replies: 46
Views: 8,240
Posted By S92mech

Unlimited life has it's limits. This is copied...

Unlimited life has it's limits. This is copied from the S-92A TCDS

NOTE 4 The term “Unlimited Life” is defined as 30,000 flight hours for the Model S-92A rotorcraft. Operation of individual...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Nov 2006, 13:23
Replies: 2,002
Views: 662,526
Posted By S92mech

Dillion, The radalt is in the upper right corner...

Dillion, The radalt is in the upper right corner of the MFD on the left. The arrow and number just to the left of the radalt is the wind speed and direction indicator.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2006, 13:52
Replies: 44
Views: 11,965
Posted By S92mech

An aircraft certified to the latest regs is much...

An aircraft certified to the latest regs is much safer. Composite blades are not a problem.

29.610 - Lightning protection. This is the basic airframe lightning protection regulation, which...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jun 2006, 23:47
Replies: 7
Views: 1,427
Posted By S92mech

The basic view on this is, the customer sets the...

The basic view on this is, the customer sets the qualifications, if the pilot is over the age limit (and weight on some jobs) then the pilot is not qualified for the job. Shell has been talking about...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2006, 21:17
Replies: 7
Views: 1,209
Posted By S92mech

Shell and BP are spending money in the GOM for...

Shell and BP are spending money in the GOM for increased safety. Contracts spec new aircraft like S-92s and EC-135s, factory maintenance training, duty times, TCAS, EGPWS, HEELS and the list goes on.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2006, 19:07
Replies: 28
Views: 4,957
Posted By S92mech

I found this press release on Dyncorp's web site....

I found this press release on Dyncorp's web site.

Irving, TX – January 9, 2006 – Two DynCorp International police liaison officers were among those killed when the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jan 2006, 13:09
Replies: 28
Views: 4,957
Posted By S92mech

Is there anymore info on this? I've seached the...

Is there anymore info on this? I've seached the web and all I can find is a crash that happened April 2005. I know of a few police officers from my state working for a security company in Iraq, don't...
27th Nov 2005, 02:56
Replies: 7
Views: 1,147
Posted By S92mech

Some fellows I work with used product from this...

Some fellows I work with used product from this company to polish headlights. http://www.lensrenew.com/
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2005, 13:14
Replies: 20
Views: 3,480
Posted By S92mech

Mild soap and water works the best. Do not use...

Mild soap and water works the best. Do not use any silicon based wax to polish the blades. According o Bell this will make repairing the blade very difficult. Tail rotor blades should be cleaned...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Nov 2005, 13:16
Replies: 1
Views: 876
Posted By S92mech

Nov. 01, 2005 - Extends Helicopter Completion &...

Nov. 01, 2005
- Extends Helicopter Completion & Customization Capabilities and Expands Technical Support Services.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX),...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Sep 2005, 12:16
Replies: 118
Views: 22,706
Posted By S92mech

The S-61 that Cougar has in the GOM for SAR has...

The S-61 that Cougar has in the GOM for SAR has the Carson blades installed. Those guys say it's like a getting a new helicopter.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2005, 14:06
Replies: 3
Views: 2,393
Posted By S92mech

I've heard stories about this from some of the...

I've heard stories about this from some of the old timers. When I go back to work I will try to find out something for you.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2005, 01:55
Replies: 8
Views: 3,000
Posted By S92mech

PHI is in their 10th year of operating at McMurdo...

PHI is in their 10th year of operating at McMurdo Station. We started there with a 212 and three AS350B2's. Now there are two 212's and two AS350B2's. Helicopters New Zealand was operating ay least...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Aug 2005, 01:36
Replies: 601
Views: 78,421
Posted By S92mech

Zebedee, I do have some detail of what happened...

Zebedee, I do have some detail of what happened with the failure of the force generator mount. I have no information on what happened during the flight or what the flight crew did. I've read reports...
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