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Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jan 2016, 17:53
Replies: 11
Views: 2,297
Posted By Chopper Doc

Quite a lot still needs to be done. If they have...

Quite a lot still needs to be done. If they have not been fitted already it will require the new bladder tanks. Also the blades that have been changes are they -7s? If not they may need to be...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Sep 2015, 06:06
Replies: 6
Views: 1,831
Posted By Chopper Doc

The main problem would be finding an engineer in...

The main problem would be finding an engineer in the UK that would be happy to sign off on it if it lived here. The maintenance manual is very clear about what has to happen at 12 years and also at...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Aug 2015, 06:44
Replies: 8
Views: 13,889
Posted By Chopper Doc

Anyone sending a turbine away for jobs like this...

Anyone sending a turbine away for jobs like this needs to have about $70K in case they find other issues. Seen it happen lots of times.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jun 2014, 10:34
Replies: 6
Views: 2,190
Posted By Chopper Doc

Lynx Tail rotor blades and hub

Hi,

I'm trying to source a tail rotor blade hub and blades for a lynx helicopter which is going to be used as a gate guard. Does anyone have any ideas? Obviously a timed out one would be fine.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jun 2014, 13:37
Replies: 9
Views: 2,379
Posted By Chopper Doc

You need to find a Part 21 company that will do...

You need to find a Part 21 company that will do the design work and fit it for you.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jun 2014, 10:00
Replies: 12
Views: 3,629
Posted By Chopper Doc

I think the water will be doing a fine job of...

I think the water will be doing a fine job of destroying the airframe in the meantime. Nice to hear everyone walked away. I think that qualifies it as a good landing. A brilliant one is where they...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2013, 16:46
Replies: 624
Views: 293,810
Posted By Chopper Doc

Email Enstrom for the pressures to set them to. ...

Email Enstrom for the pressures to set them to. Also if it is rocking on the ground your main rotor head dampers may well need bleeding as this can cause the aircraft to rock on the ground as well.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Oct 2013, 13:07
Replies: 29
Views: 21,095
Posted By Chopper Doc

That wasn't at an air show.

That wasn't at an air show.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Sep 2013, 07:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,124
Posted By Chopper Doc

No split pin? Gulp! That is unforgiveable.

No split pin? Gulp! That is unforgiveable.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Sep 2013, 12:09
Replies: 1
Views: 1,087
Posted By Chopper Doc

Have you tried PAS at Staverton?

Have you tried PAS at Staverton?
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2013, 12:00
Replies: 10
Views: 3,180
Posted By Chopper Doc

Lycoming SB398B VG you might want to start...

Lycoming SB398B

VG you might want to start crying right about now. This SB says if you've used the wrong fuel you need to remove the engine and send it away to be checked.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd May 2013, 11:36
Replies: 10
Views: 3,180
Posted By Chopper Doc

It might have buggered the fuel control unit....

It might have buggered the fuel control unit. Take a look at the filter in it. Other than that I doubt it will have done any other harm.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Apr 2013, 07:26
Replies: 23
Views: 6,776
Posted By Chopper Doc

Look in the Rolls Royce book for Engine oil...

Look in the Rolls Royce book for Engine oil quantity. If there is a sight glass on the oil tank ignore it and use the dipstick on the lid of the oil tank. Maximum airspeed is 87 knots for autos...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Apr 2013, 10:47
Replies: 1,505
Views: 562,402
Posted By Chopper Doc

Look at section 8. Air speed limits. It gives a...

Look at section 8. Air speed limits. It gives a limit for pop floats. From that I would have to say that if you have Robinson fitted pop out floats they are part of the TCDS.
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Apr 2013, 09:09
Replies: 24
Views: 9,339
Posted By Chopper Doc

It's the rear landing light.

It's the rear landing light.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2013, 14:02
Replies: 171
Views: 69,355
Posted By Chopper Doc

What you're describing Steve is very different. ...

What you're describing Steve is very different. On the head of a Robinson you can get to both ends of the bolt and measure the bolt before it is tightened and afterwards. The correct tool just fits...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2013, 08:24
Replies: 41
Views: 9,856
Posted By Chopper Doc

What a daft topic. Can't you just agree it's a...

What a daft topic. Can't you just agree it's a bloody stupid thing to do in a single engined helicopter and not to be encouraged let alone discussed as if in some fairy world it might be acceptable.
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Feb 2013, 13:06
Replies: 16
Views: 4,041
Posted By Chopper Doc

There is nothing to study! If the tests are...

There is nothing to study! If the tests are administered properly they are trying to assess your personality.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2013, 09:44
Replies: 8
Views: 2,162
Posted By Chopper Doc

It's the main rotor gearbox over temperature...

It's the main rotor gearbox over temperature light and there is no gauge.
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2013, 08:53
Replies: 601
Views: 271,947
Posted By Chopper Doc

You can fly a 109 without an IR as long as you...

You can fly a 109 without an IR as long as you only fly VFR. From the reports it looks like this aircraft was not flying IFR or VFR. Well not VFR within the regulations anyway.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2013, 14:29
Replies: 39
Views: 10,529
Posted By Chopper Doc

Might have balls of steel but there is **** all...

Might have balls of steel but there is **** all between his ears.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2012, 15:44
Replies: 25
Views: 15,188
Posted By Chopper Doc

The story I was told was that the gazelle tried...

The story I was told was that the gazelle tried it after a scout had already done the same. The scout obviously was better able to deal with it.
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Dec 2012, 10:55
Replies: 95
Views: 50,428
Posted By Chopper Doc

The information is already available on the Irish...

The information is already available on the Irish CAA website.
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Dec 2012, 10:54
Replies: 95
Views: 50,428
Posted By Chopper Doc

from the Irish register Ryan Air have 66,9900 kg...

from the Irish register Ryan Air have 66,9900 kg listed as the MTOW. The information is readily available as download from the Irish CAA website.
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Nov 2012, 13:48
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,865,473
Posted By Chopper Doc

I guess it depends how much you value your hide...

I guess it depends how much you value your hide at. It's competing with the R22 which is a renowned widow maker!
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2012, 08:50
Replies: 41
Views: 13,191
Posted By Chopper Doc

I don't think many Enstroms have one.

I don't think many Enstroms have one.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2012, 13:57
Replies: 7
Views: 2,485
Posted By Chopper Doc

google back loads and then choose one.

google back loads and then choose one.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2012, 10:18
Replies: 8
Views: 7,561
Posted By Chopper Doc

The Blue Eagles started out back in the early...

The Blue Eagles started out back in the early 70's in Bell 47s. My Dad was one of the Engineers for the 1973 season. Formation flying and torque turns no actual aerobatics.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Mar 2012, 11:39
Replies: 137
Views: 18,828
Posted By Chopper Doc

First they came for the communists, and I...

First they came for the communists,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a communist.
Then they came for the trade unionists,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a trade unionist.
Then...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2012, 10:11
Replies: 4
Views: 1,868
Posted By Chopper Doc

especially as it was an ex copper flying at the...

especially as it was an ex copper flying at the time. At least the Robbies blades didn't fall off.
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Sep 2011, 08:52
Replies: 1,505
Views: 562,402
Posted By Chopper Doc

If it was urgent and necessary for it to be done...

If it was urgent and necessary for it to be done quicker the AD would've said so. Not heard of it causing it any problems.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2011, 14:02
Replies: 288
Views: 90,950
Posted By Chopper Doc

that would involve a huge cost to what benefit. ...

that would involve a huge cost to what benefit. Do you think having a black box fitted would've stopped him from flying without a valid licence or flying in a manner more akin to flinging around a...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2011, 12:30
Replies: 602
Views: 1,034,137
Posted By Chopper Doc

Makes for shocking reading. BBC really are a...

Makes for shocking reading. BBC really are a bunch of unprincipled ****s that deserve everything that is coming their way.
The business about evicting the security guard who had every right to be...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jul 2011, 13:34
Replies: 45
Views: 11,573
Posted By Chopper Doc

Do you struggle with reading? The law clearly...

Do you struggle with reading? The law clearly states they have to keep a register that is open to the public. They have no say in it. If you have got such a big bee in your bonnet about it contact...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jun 2011, 08:56
Replies: 34
Views: 14,835
Posted By Chopper Doc

If you read the whole of the AD the following...

If you read the whole of the AD the following text below appears to rule out the use of blade tape to correct this problem.

We do not agree that blade tape will resolve the unsafe condition even...
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