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Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2014, 16:20
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

Yup. That just means they expect an error...

Yup. That just means they expect an error report. Don't always get it though.

Or are you referring to the over limit report displaying until 40%NR on next start, which is something different?
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2014, 11:34
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

Very interesting - thanks for the info. :ok: ...

Very interesting - thanks for the info. :ok:

I also have spurious warnings / over-limits from time to time. Through experimentation I have found that applying the rotor brake later than -10 from...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Dec 2014, 06:45
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

Does that require a modification? I ask because...

Does that require a modification? I ask because recently informed of someone at CAA trying to claim that a painted line added to helicopter side was "a modification" requiring paperwork. I...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jul 2014, 11:45
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

FFT - that is so obviously right. Bought one on...

FFT - that is so obviously right. Bought one on eBay - under £3 with free delivery. Will place in the hold for emergency use.

James - PM sent
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jun 2014, 16:53
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

Loose articles

Most 120 drivers will be aware of the risk of somethingfalling down the front edge of the floor and disappearing from view. This Irish accident report covers whathappened to G-BZIU
...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Sep 2013, 11:32
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

Starts generally - the Eurocopter procedure works...

Starts generally - the Eurocopter procedure works fine. People are on record as having toasted an engine with an "improved" procedures. Hot and fast is better for the engine, I am told.

Hot...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2013, 14:22
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

Floats AD

The EASA issued item boils down to this:

EASA AD 2011-0185 (Part I & Part II) (Modification of floatation gear) due at 1213.1 A/F hours or 17/02/2013

The only problem is, when contacting...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2013, 14:15
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

And the answer to #124 is....... The whole...

And the answer to #124 is.......

The whole electrical control box goes back as an exchange item. £5k. However, it did cure the problem.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jan 2013, 10:33
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

Electrical charging problem

So, intermittent problem has begun where the generator still works in both start / charge mode but intermittently no current is getting through to the battery. This gives "MAster Caution: Gen" and...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th May 2012, 17:05
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

TTB - will do - almost complete. Hope to have the...

TTB - will do - almost complete. Hope to have the ship back in the air in about two weeks. EC have confirmed today that the corrosion on the MRG casing is minor and can be repaired, just waiting now...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th May 2012, 17:16
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

RWB2 - no, I use EBG at Redhill. Eurocopter...

RWB2 - no, I use EBG at Redhill.

Eurocopter Oxford are, however, helping with my MRG which is currently vacationing in France at my expense due to a small amount of corrosion found on the casing...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th May 2012, 15:30
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

Didn't turn up - but then, didn't get an invite. ...

Didn't turn up - but then, didn't get an invite.

I understand EC130 G-WCKD came as a static display. It's departure from EGKR was the first I knew of the day.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2012, 12:22
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

Hrs as IMO says - if he is the man doing them....

Hrs as IMO says - if he is the man doing them. Mandetory Eurocopter parts currently £10k
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2012, 19:35
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

My machine is 100hrs along the process. Now...

My machine is 100hrs along the process. Now stripped, and MRG cracked.

Anticipated 450 hrs scheduled work. Mandetory parts currently £10k. Plus VAT. Plus anything they find in the inspection....
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2012, 12:53
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

If you have a fuel smell in the cargo area, in...

If you have a fuel smell in the cargo area, in addition to checking the transfer tubes take a look at the torque settings of the screws in the suspension plate in the top of the lower blader; where...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2012, 14:52
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

Nellycopter Please check PMs for contact...

Nellycopter

Please check PMs for contact details requested.

Several EC120 being broken by Team Aero (www.teamaero.com (http://www.teamaero.com)) I understand.

Best of luck

John
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Mar 2011, 18:08
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

Bit of a raw nerve there. You can get ointment...

Bit of a raw nerve there. You can get ointment for that:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2011, 18:45
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

I agree with J&K - there seems to be little...

I agree with J&K - there seems to be little experience of an overhaul as yet. I am sure it won't be cheap (what jet turbine is cheap to overhaul?) but I certainly would hesitate to guess what the...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2011, 18:42
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

TTB -PM answered

TTB -PM answered
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2011, 23:00
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

Arrj I don't disagree with underpowered -...

Arrj

I don't disagree with underpowered - then I think my R63AMG is underpowered, and I could do with some more grunt in the Subaru Imprezza STI. These are the limitations, we just work within...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2011, 22:52
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

The next major service point I have reached on my...

The next major service point I have reached on my 120:

500 hr inspection £8,450

Several minor anti-corrosion treatments undertaken at the same time, the swashplate re-shimmed, and I swapped...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Mar 2011, 20:23
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

Yes it has extra weights in the tail boom....

Yes it has extra weights in the tail boom. Without it the C of G is too far fwd so 2 x 90kg guys up front and two lady pax means you are in trouble. With the battery moved back plus the lead = no...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Nov 2010, 13:29
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

I regularly hit 120 3-up. Cost is less...

I regularly hit 120 3-up.

Cost is less than AS350 - if you don't need the extra power why pay?

I have not seen anything with cabin comfort of the EC120 at a sensible price

3-up, without...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2010, 18:34
Replies: 160
Views: 102,905
Posted By John R81

I have run one for a couple of years. I hold R44...

I have run one for a couple of years. I hold R44 (trained on that) and EC120 ticket. I spent some months looking at everything from used jet-box, Hughes 500, an R44, an older single Squirrel. Did...
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