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Search: Posts Made By: lvflyer
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Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2022, 00:13
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

RIP Dennis

It's been a long time and much water under the bridge, but since I originally started this thread and Dennis Kenyon was a valuable contributor I just wanted to say Rest in Peace Dennis. My shark is...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2015, 15:29
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

I would be interested in any suggestions for...

I would be interested in any suggestions for upgrading the 280C's interior and equipment. I have a 1977 that could use some upgrading. I think the next thing is getting the doors to close tighter...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Apr 2015, 15:02
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

Yes 3500 on recurring every 300 hours. This is...

Yes 3500 on recurring every 300 hours. This is not in the EAD, but is in the SDB from Enstrom. The FAA EAD does say initial inspection before further flight and before 1500 TIS or any that TIS...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Apr 2015, 00:07
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

Update on AD. Now 1500 hours TIS. Also SD says...

Update on AD. Now 1500 hours TIS. Also SD says the test has to be repeated every 300 hours.
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Apr 2015, 17:45
Replies: 32
Views: 17,660
Posted By lvflyer

At this time Enstrom is not charging for the...

At this time Enstrom is not charging for the testing if you send them the spindles. They do charge a disassembly/assembly charge if you send the entire retention systems, which I am going to do so...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Apr 2015, 18:59
Replies: 32
Views: 17,660
Posted By lvflyer

Nothing wrong with dreaming. Still value of all...

Nothing wrong with dreaming. Still value of all our Enstroms dropped. Hopefully proliferation of trainer will increase desire and hope this issue doesn't taint the trainer's popularity. I'm...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Apr 2015, 17:57
Replies: 32
Views: 17,660
Posted By lvflyer

As posted by CO280fx. Service life of 19000...

As posted by CO280fx. Service life of 19000 hours on spindle. Turning out to not be true. Do you think someone needs to answer for the error in testing or judgement? Over $8k each for a spindle...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Apr 2015, 16:17
Replies: 32
Views: 17,660
Posted By lvflyer

Well I'm hearing the need for a manufacturer...

Well I'm hearing the need for a manufacturer recall. Why should we be responsible for the costs when it was on condition?
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2015, 23:42
Replies: 32
Views: 17,660
Posted By lvflyer

I didn't mean any disrespect so I apologize if...

I didn't mean any disrespect so I apologize if any taken. I reread my comments and don't see any though. Just stating facts about not any way of knowing how it was flown. Fact is out of hundreds...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2015, 18:56
Replies: 32
Views: 17,660
Posted By lvflyer

Yes that is the problem. No way to know how...

Yes that is the problem. No way to know how abused. These are rated for 19000 hours. Law Enforcement have flown up to that without replacing. Yes mine are 6500.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2015, 00:06
Replies: 32
Views: 17,660
Posted By lvflyer

I would be interested to see if they can...

I would be interested to see if they can determine the maintenance history and overspeed occurrence during practice autos. I wouldn't be surprised they don't find any more spindles that are...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Dec 2014, 03:49
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

Congrats. Gotta say though a little envy...

Congrats. Gotta say though a little envy creeping in. Hey can you post more pictures. I can't seem to find pictures of the power plant in the turbines. Just curious how they can get so much...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Oct 2014, 21:20
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

One more thing. My pilot door blew open on a...

One more thing. My pilot door blew open on a flight and I lost my fuel dipstick. Can one of you measure your marks and let me know so I can make one. It's still a mystery why my 1977 280C doesn't...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Sep 2014, 15:20
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

yep supposedly new in box although the box is...

yep supposedly new in box although the box is opened. Problem is the illustrated parts document has a rough drawing of the auxiliary oil cooler system and no clear pictures of where it mounts or...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Sep 2014, 17:05
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

oil temps

I found a new auxiliary oil cooler in surplus stock for $500. Can someone send me some pictures of the auxiliary oil cooler installation, especially pictures of the oil lines and where the cooler...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Aug 2014, 22:22
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

Oil temps

I still haven't gotten a response to my high oil temperature issue. What is the normal operating temperatures I should see on a 280C in high 80 degree and high 80 humidity at 1450 TIT? Should I...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2014, 19:03
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

Good info for desert dwellers, but all I have to...

Good info for desert dwellers, but all I have to deal with is bugs here in corn country.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2014, 12:39
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

Thanks for the encouragement cockney steve. It's...

Thanks for the encouragement cockney steve. It's been a tough road, but I think I have most the kinks out. I still haven't gotten my order from the paint shop yet. Sean just decided not to reply...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2014, 21:17
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

CO280FX Regarding your previous post about...

CO280FX Regarding your previous post about Enstrom doors. Can you describe the Velcro Bandaid a little more? I can't get the latch lined up and I've had the opportunity to experience the door...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Aug 2014, 05:04
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

Normal oil temperature

I think I have asked this before, but maybe not. I can't recall all the responses. What is the normal oil temperature for a 280C hovering in 80 degrees and 80% humidity? My GEM starts flashing at...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2014, 21:56
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

She is all back together and so far after runup...

She is all back together and so far after runup and one flight no problems surfaced. As requested pictures have been posted, click here Entrom (http://www.dahome.net/enstrom.htm)
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jul 2014, 03:02
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

Matari, Thanks for your interest and concern. ...

Matari, Thanks for your interest and concern. Some minor corrections of your conclusions.

First this is my first annual. The former owner paid $5k plus every year for his annuals from the...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jul 2014, 16:30
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

Well looks like another miss by the former...

Well looks like another miss by the former mechanic. What are the chances that the overrunning clutch would be totally empty of oil since it is a required check on all annuals? Which was completed...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jul 2014, 16:15
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

Yes Aircraft Spruce has to get it from PTI and...

Yes Aircraft Spruce has to get it from PTI and they wait for enough orders to make it worthwhile to send a truck to pick it up due to hazardous fees. Could take upwards of 30 to 45 days sometimes. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jul 2014, 00:38
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

Finding it isn't the problem, it's the time it...

Finding it isn't the problem, it's the time it takes to get it sent here. This has already been apart going on a month and the primer is holding me up now. I think I am just going to use Rustoleum...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jul 2014, 19:05
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

Dennis I think I speak for us all, thanks for all...

Dennis I think I speak for us all, thanks for all your contributions. I started writing prolifically about my experience so others can benefit. I'm not trying to voice opinions, just the facts. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jul 2014, 03:25
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

500e I can't respond to your email. Answer no JL

500e I can't respond to your email. Answer no JL
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jul 2014, 01:39
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

Maybe I'm really anal about my aircraft...

Maybe I'm really anal about my aircraft maintenance, but I think this shows 7 years of neglect more than 7 years of care by "the best helicopter mechanic around here". What do you think? Found the...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2014, 23:19
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

All I know is when I crabbed more into the wind...

All I know is when I crabbed more into the wind the oil temp came down and the door didn't blow open. I have found the latches on the pilot door were not engaging properly. I don't know how, but...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2014, 00:00
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

Regarding the cross wind. We were getting severe...

Regarding the cross wind. We were getting severe cross wind gusts in flight so the tail was swishing for sure. Every time we would get a big gust the wind came through the passenger door and...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jul 2014, 06:06
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

Update on my previous thread concerning the...

Update on my previous thread concerning the rotors turning without being engaged. In the middle of my first annual of this Enstrom I discovered the belt drive system was not rigged properly. It was...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jun 2014, 03:00
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

The answer to that has to be No since the former...

The answer to that has to be No since the former owner of 7 years did not follow proper procedures and was unaware anything wasn't right. There are no experienced Entrom pilots or mechanics around...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jun 2014, 14:04
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

The warmup checklist says to do so with the boost...

The warmup checklist says to do so with the boost off to verify the engine driven pump is working correctly and then the pre departure checklist says to turn boost on. Just following directions. So...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jun 2014, 00:08
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

Well I'm not sure. I know when the boost pump...

Well I'm not sure. I know when the boost pump was on I didn't have any hesitation. Also the mag check was fine. Next time I get a chance to fly I'll see if it runs on the engine driven pump only.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jun 2014, 21:24
Replies: 624
Views: 293,989
Posted By lvflyer

I did as you suggested on cross country trip...

I did as you suggested on cross country trip about an hour each way. I went to low green on RPM and 1560 to 1570 TIT. Got around 12 GPH best I could do. This was with 30 gallons and 2 people...
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