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Forum: Rotorheads
26th Nov 2014, 07:57
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,723
Posted By Swinging Spanner

10 second light-off

I would not of thought that you abort a start based on 'no fuel' scenario...especially when there is starter limitations way above this limit which would permit you to continue motoring.
In any case...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2014, 06:39
Replies: 214
Views: 160,805
Posted By Swinging Spanner

TS-ouch :ouch: chill Winston You have...

TS-ouch :ouch:

chill Winston

You have surmised that the AW189 can only carry 8 pax a short range...and then deduce that it's not impressive without knowing why this flight and payload took...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2014, 06:16
Replies: 214
Views: 160,805
Posted By Swinging Spanner

tottigol has it right regarding sale rates I...

tottigol has it right regarding sale rates I reckon. :D
There have been plenty of people available to cut down the AW139...meanwhile AW quietly continued to saturate the market with their product....
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2014, 04:34
Replies: 214
Views: 160,805
Posted By Swinging Spanner

AW189 in service

8 pax 120nm on an 18 seat aircraft, not very impressive, no wonder they need 2 flights per day.

Hi terminus mos, it might all be a bit too early to start waving fingers :=
As the infamous Zen...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2014, 04:56
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,723
Posted By Swinging Spanner

ENG CHIP

Hi BRpilot,

unfortunately I am not referencing any data here just memory. Unlike a lot of medium twin helicopters, the AW139 bus tie is OPEN/OFF when in NORMAL position. I believe the QRH says to...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Apr 2014, 07:50
Replies: 9
Views: 2,401
Posted By Swinging Spanner

Sahara sands vs volcanic ash

Hi all

I think its a combination of many things when it comes to the sand/dust in the ME. The sand part of the sand/dust does have abrasion qualities mentioned, but the dust has similar qualities...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jan 2014, 07:58
Replies: 2
Views: 1,230
Posted By Swinging Spanner

fish KKR invest in LCI

Wow...this is a bit cosy. KKR have a stake in Avincis and Weststar as heli operators...as well as a stake in LCI-the leasing company that supplies heli's to both of these operators...seems very...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2013, 06:25
Replies: 22
Views: 8,416
Posted By Swinging Spanner

Practicaly we all turn rotors by hand and gently does it is the way forward.

I am deviating from B412 info here but for the benefit of ericferret,

FYI RE: AW139

Straight from the IETP (Maintenance Manual)

CAUTION
Do not push or pull the tail rotor blades to turn the...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2013, 08:23
Replies: 2,609
Views: 874,813
Posted By Swinging Spanner

Super Puma L2 accident

First of all I would lie to send my condolences to the passengers that lost their lives and associated loved ones...its a very sad day.

My comments below are not in any way related to today's...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2013, 17:11
Replies: 700
Views: 287,514
Posted By Swinging Spanner

Was wondering if I could pick the collective brain.

Hi gwelo,

I am not very familiar with the A109E, but was wondering if they use fibre optic gyro's or the mechanical type?

Sometimes the mechanical type can cause this phenomenon in different...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jan 2013, 06:10
Replies: 47
Views: 18,393
Posted By Swinging Spanner

chopjock

From a litigation and/or insurance point of view, the cost of a gimbal camera is negligable. The poor fellow with spinal injuries...someone will have to cough up the compensation.

Other helicopter...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2013, 04:54
Replies: 51
Views: 19,631
Posted By Swinging Spanner

NAPT Qatar

Hi rotorwatcher,

you seem to have hit the nail on the head so to speak.

A contact of mine has mentioned that while they have a fleet of nice new heli's, all that was promised outside of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Dec 2012, 06:25
Replies: 21
Views: 5,692
Posted By Swinging Spanner

"Thank you guys, some great suggestions there"

Hi bigsquirrel,

There have been alot of suggestions, and to be fair-do have an instant result but it is still masking the underlying problem.

There is a company out there that have done...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2012, 04:48
Replies: 95
Views: 13,512
Posted By Swinging Spanner

Hi all, as an engineer :8 I can appreciate...

Hi all,

as an engineer :8 I can appreciate all POV's from aircrew's regarding fires.

A visual aid would be of great help in these types of testing times for example.

I work with a fleet of...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Dec 2012, 05:20
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,100,849
Posted By Swinging Spanner

Helicopter crash kills Nigerian state governor - source | Reuters

Hi African Eagle,

is this one of the Nigerian Navy A109's?
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Oct 2012, 04:57
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,723
Posted By Swinging Spanner

Outwest-RB Failure

Hello Outwest,

interesting regarding harmonics @ 102% Nr causing problems with RB actuators. I will see if I can get any feedback from my sources in AW.

Something to consider in the meantime-I...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Oct 2012, 04:23
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,723
Posted By Swinging Spanner

Hi blackmax, sorry for the delay...am a busy...

Hi blackmax,

sorry for the delay...am a busy lad :)

I have sent you an email...let me know what you think.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2012, 04:37
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,723
Posted By Swinging Spanner

Hi Blackmax and Co, as a blackhander I have...

Hi Blackmax and Co,

as a blackhander I have seen what I think to be early traces of something similar to this. You may note that there is some missing paint at the paint edge. To me this is the...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Aug 2012, 13:23
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,723
Posted By Swinging Spanner

Hi nooby-spot on with the BOV filters to clean...

Hi nooby-spot on with the BOV filters to clean 1st.

The other thing I would/have done after cleaning BOV filters is checking BOV closure point. I have found over time that making a mark on hex...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2011, 10:02
Replies: 136
Views: 69,647
Posted By Swinging Spanner

AW139's in service

Truly Perplexing

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These are alarming reports on this Helicopter, does any one know how many AW139s there are in...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th May 2011, 09:33
Replies: 144
Views: 107,374
Posted By Swinging Spanner

Thumbs up "Someone has to put their hands up and say its our problem!!!"

thehighlander959
Again, I believe that GH had covered up the registration/logo as part of company procedure-which is standard for the aviation industry including airlines.

You are right in...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd May 2011, 03:31
Replies: 144
Views: 107,374
Posted By Swinging Spanner

I believe that not "all" AW139's in country are...

I believe that not "all" AW139's in country are grounded. I think you will find it has to do with local aviation authority policy and company procedure to ground the affected company's remaining...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jun 2010, 01:51
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,723
Posted By Swinging Spanner

Heliski22

If you are now using aircraft battery as your "standard" source of power for starting you might want to suggest to your engineers to look for a PWC document (maybe an SB or SIL-can't remember) about...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Dec 2009, 03:46
Replies: 1,887
Views: 1,110,723
Posted By Swinging Spanner

Hydraulic Bypass #2

Hi all, just my 2 cents worth. My experience has been that once you reset the button and carry out the next ground run, as soon as you go W off W this allows system pressure to route through to...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Nov 2005, 15:17
Replies: 56
Views: 5,349
Posted By Swinging Spanner

Help During Crisis

Hi all,

found another 2 cents on the ground,

As far as NGO's and other organisations go, helping in relief efforts where ever it may be, I believe the essential form of a body helping in crisis...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Nov 2005, 14:51
Replies: 56
Views: 5,349
Posted By Swinging Spanner

Heli Ops in Balakot, Pakistan

Hi all,

Just to add my 2 cents worth, I am part of a 3 man team with a B212 supporting the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces.

We are a civilian outfit providing air support for a military...
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