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Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2006, 20:47
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

up and go: GLS might be referring to the 'ball'...

up and go: GLS might be referring to the 'ball' at the base of the cyclic stick where the friction mechanism works.

Although only speculation I'd still be saying there is a high friction setting...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2006, 08:25
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

The uniball can stiffen up if the friction has...

The uniball can stiffen up if the friction has been set on the 'high' side of the limit, particularly with the newer type matarial used in later balls (going back a few years though).

While you...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2005, 19:13
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

It would be alright if Bell (or someone? ;) )...

It would be alright if Bell (or someone? ;) ) designed and fitted a suitable scupper with the drain line through the 'broom closet' to the under belly.
The plastic bags also help keep the dust off...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Sep 2005, 08:12
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

Mr Shellfish, get that engine to a doctor before...

Mr Shellfish, get that engine to a doctor before it's affliction spreads to the rest of the fleet.

1. Ask yourself, 'when was the compressor last inspected? (case halves)'

2. Has the power...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2005, 09:25
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

Yes you can mix them. Provided that you can...

Yes you can mix them. Provided that you can statically balance them.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Apr 2005, 08:08
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

The Pc (P3) line from the compressor scroll to...

The Pc (P3) line from the compressor scroll to the Pc filter does not appear to be the one mugsy has mentioned.

mugsy wrote:
Although the Pc line has been a problem over the years.

Vfr: The...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Apr 2005, 20:17
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

Agree with mfriskel, check your engine for vibes....

Agree with mfriskel, check your engine for vibes. Also the T/R and main driveshafts if the eng vibe level is OK. It could be something as simple as a start/gen vibration. Good luck.
(EDIT)
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Dec 2004, 08:58
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

Nr Fairy: The transmission/G-box has an upper and...

Nr Fairy: The transmission/G-box has an upper and lower (main) case. I think 407 Driver means the joining splitline between the two when assembled.
The upper case houses the outer ring gear from...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Aug 2004, 20:03
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

The Bell 47 always had the 'shade of the blade"...

The Bell 47 always had the 'shade of the blade" to retire under.

Stretching out was never a problem.
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jun 2004, 03:22
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

Yes, if the slider bearings are old, corrosion...

Yes, if the slider bearings are old, corrosion can build up behind them and tighten up on to the support.

tcf: I dont have a 206 outside to look at, but there is some sort of coupling (either by...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jun 2004, 21:29
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

One Possibility

Sounds like your swashplate friction is high. Have a mechanic ensure the breakaway friction settings are below the max limit.

Have the friction set to the lower end of the friction limit as the...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st May 2004, 09:10
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

Angel I hope CRAN didn't take my answer first up. Just...

I hope CRAN didn't take my answer first up. Just wait till I get the Toad who swapped the 9 and 6 keys on my keyboard. :*
Forum: Rotorheads
30th May 2004, 07:54
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

Vaguely remember they are around the 60lb mark...

Vaguely remember they are around the 60lb mark but its been a while.

Maybe we could have a sweepstake on it? :\
Forum: Rotorheads
12th May 2004, 11:27
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

Right Stuff: The coyote has described the TT...

Right Stuff: The coyote has described the TT straps pretty well, ie "it anchors the rotor blade to the head/hub." The TT stands for Tension Torsion. The outward forces (centrifugal) of the blade...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th May 2004, 20:19
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

The calander life is the main draw back on the...

The calander life is the main draw back on the strap life. Been a while for me but the straps where about 2-3 grand each (x2) plus a day or so out of the air while the job is done.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Apr 2004, 10:16
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

Sounds like a good time to check your fuel...

Sounds like a good time to check your fuel system, in case there is an underlying problem. (When was the last annual done?)

Another possibility is the check valves. There is one on each boost...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Feb 2004, 18:00
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

Have you considered what the throwaway life...

Have you considered what the throwaway life remaining is of the existing components in the B3 head as opposed to just the O/H life? There could be more expensive parts due for replacement because of...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2004, 03:25
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

The T/M has a different part number. FWU and...

The T/M has a different part number. FWU and driveshafts are different too. .... and expensive.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jun 2003, 04:32
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

Post vorticey: It is a known symptom with overfilling...

vorticey: It is a known symptom with overfilling 206 T/Ms.

As the oil is not stored in a separate tank, the higher oil level in the T/M enables aeriation/foaming to occur (it gets stirred up by...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2003, 19:01
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

Question Did I really say that?? :ooh: :uhoh:

Did I really say that?? :ooh: :uhoh:
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2003, 04:20
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

If you have some reason to suspect a fire, do a...

If you have some reason to suspect a fire, do a turn or two. You may then be able to see your own smoke.

I heard of an incident some years ago where a 206 had oil leaking on to the outside of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Nov 2002, 10:48
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

Arrow M/V

Just trying to remember, the L4 had a thicker skin on the tailboom, a different FWU, a Kaflex main D/shaft, and a transmission with a "406" part number.
The T/R g/box may have had a different P/N...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2002, 12:09
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

Post I've assumed a 206B, because of the ceco system...

I've assumed a 206B, because of the ceco system that was mentioned in Hones first post.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Feb 2002, 11:56
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

Post Hone22: The coking problem mentioned above,...

Hone22:

The coking problem mentioned above, as far as I’m aware only affects the N2 turbine labyrinth seal and will not cause the starting problems you originally mentioned. I have seen the N1 get...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2002, 16:03
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

Smile Wisdom can be a hard earned thing. Whatever you...

Wisdom can be a hard earned thing. Whatever you hear or do ...

1. Dont burn the the hot end off.

2. Get it looked at/fixed before somebody does burn the hot end off.

3. Oh, and did I...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Dec 2001, 11:08
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

Post tigerpic: The longranger fuel system has a...

tigerpic:

The longranger fuel system has a fuel cell under each of the rear facing seats, which normally transfer fuel to the rear cell via jet pump. The only boost pumps are in the rear cell and...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Nov 2001, 01:19
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,260
Posted By sprocket

Arrow Papagolf: From some course notes referring to the...

Papagolf: From some course notes referring to the stabiliser ‘end plates’ ….

..... I presume, as you say, that it stabilises the airflow to assist the vertical fin (which has a 5˝ deg offset to...
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