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Forum: Rotorheads

13th Feb 2016, 03:38

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Posted By Outwest

AW has some history with Bell as we all...

AW has some history with Bell as we all know......they only need to have a look at how the 212 was set up to solve this problem.

As Geoff suggests, an interconnect valve between the tanks to...

Forum: Rotorheads

11th Feb 2016, 12:50

Replies: 171

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Posted By Outwest

Very good video that TalkSpike posted, someone...

Very good video that TalkSpike posted, someone went thru a lot of trouble to make that.

Pay very close attention to what he says at time 4:06...."don't forget to do that";)

Forum: Rotorheads

11th Feb 2016, 12:42

Replies: 171

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Posted By Outwest

Let's see....OEI cruise fuel burn 300 Kgs/hr,...

Let's see....OEI cruise fuel burn 300 Kgs/hr, fuel below the flange 228 kgs.....math is sure not my strong suit but I'm pretty sure that is not 20 mins.

So having a flame out and forced landing...

Forum: Rotorheads

11th Feb 2016, 08:37

Replies: 171

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Posted By Outwest

That's the problem, it has been mentioned in this...

That's the problem, it has been mentioned in this thread that the 169 does not have a crossfeed valve. So, if that is the case then the only other option would be an interconnect valve ( like a 212)...

Forum: Rotorheads

11th Feb 2016, 04:44

Replies: 171

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Posted By Outwest

No, as long as there is an inter-connect between...

No, as long as there is an inter-connect between the fuel systems. I think everyone is just wondering how you access the fuel from the opposite side in the event of OEI.

Forum: Rotorheads

10th Feb 2016, 22:59

Replies: 171

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Posted By Outwest

I was referring to his statement that it is the...

I was referring to his statement that it is the same as the 139.

I have no knowledge on how the 169 is set up although I do know that you are correct that they do not have boost pumps. I would...

Forum: Rotorheads

10th Feb 2016, 20:06

Replies: 171

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Posted By Outwest

Not sure what you mean by 200 liters you can't...

Not sure what you mean by 200 liters you can't use. There is no situation that you can't use all the fuel in the 139.

The level where it becomes 2 separate fuel tanks in the 139 is 228 Kgs. If...

Forum: Rotorheads

9th Feb 2016, 22:19

Replies: 171

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Posted By Outwest

Ok, you are referring to the ability to run an...

Ok, you are referring to the ability to run an engine without turning the rotor. Sorry, I was thinking actual APU like the 189.

Forum: Rotorheads

9th Feb 2016, 14:06

Replies: 171

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Posted By Outwest

I have only been up close to the maintenance...

I have only been up close to the maintenance trainer but I'm pretty sure it doesn't have an APU, only the 189 does.

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