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Forum: Rotorheads
6th Apr 2011, 06:02
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

As with Chris and Gordy, I would have no issue...

As with Chris and Gordy, I would have no issue with the decision that was made. A qualified technician has checked the mag plug, a TRI has decided to fly home, the engine was run for ~10 minutes...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2009, 22:13
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

Rick, 20+ years ago, not too sure now! It...

Rick,

20+ years ago, not too sure now! It would most likely come from the DDAllison manuals, but I don't have access to one.

There are numerous little gems hidden away like this. Going off...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2009, 12:01
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

SJ, I forgot the oil type issue: thanks for...

SJ,

I forgot the oil type issue: thanks for the reminder! Whilst Jet II is the most common used in 206's, I swapped to Shell 560 some years back (in common with my 117) as a '3rd Generation' oil....
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2009, 07:29
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

bugdriver, There's a labyrinth seal that can...

bugdriver,

There's a labyrinth seal that can coke up, much as Matari has said, if the 2 minute cool down is not observed. We had this discussion long and often over the years with Bell and with...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2009, 23:11
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

206 jock, Have you started using external...

206 jock,

Have you started using external power? If the problem is battery related, using external power should help to trouble shoot that.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2007, 11:39
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

Other than to adjust a slight Nr variation, I...

Other than to adjust a slight Nr variation, I don't touch the beep trim from one month to the next! I have, however, used a low Nr IAW Bell criteria to reduce noise footprint when getting a helipad...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Oct 2006, 10:49
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

Tell your mate that unless you have a start...

Tell your mate that unless you have a start position, ie the W&B datum, there's no way that you can work out a final solution ;)
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jun 2006, 22:03
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

Why do you anticipate that your auto is going to...

Why do you anticipate that your auto is going to be so inept that you will droop the Nr down low enough to set off the horn :rolleyes: I'm sure that you wouldn't do that, would you := ;)
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jun 2006, 23:20
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

Thumbs up Bell have a mod which allows the engine out horn...

Bell have a mod which allows the engine out horn to be disconnected (placarded on the panel): my 206's are modified, which allows the caution CB to remain in during start/shut down. Quite handy, and...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Mar 2006, 22:25
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

Thumbs up Thanks for all the help: I'm still trying around...

Thanks for all the help: I'm still trying around the world, but a lot of very useful pointers. 407, Dave didn't want to sell any a couple of years ago, but I'll see if the new management have...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2006, 04:28
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

Arrow BM, Thanks, no luck there unfortunately:...

BM,

Thanks, no luck there unfortunately: any other leads, anyone?
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Mar 2006, 06:58
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

Question JetRanger ski basket

Does anyone know where I can find a ski basket to fit a Bell JetRanger? Looking for one for the Australian ski season, only a few months away: how time flies when you're having fun :)

PM or e...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Feb 2006, 02:52
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

We thought our s/n 528 was going well, but s/n...

We thought our s/n 528 was going well, but s/n 048 is still operating in Queensland as VH-BRQ :cool: The older airframes certainly seem better to handle, lighter and more responsive, as long as...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Oct 2005, 22:38
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

TC, Beg to differ: maybe with the small tail...

TC,

Beg to differ: maybe with the small tail rotor, but the 206 with the later tail rotor is quite manageable, and we operate frequently hot and high.

I'd be making more of an issue of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2005, 22:48
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

The point I was trying to make, on a cold and...

The point I was trying to make, on a cold and boring Sunday with nothing to do but watch the snow fall, was a reference to using Google. About 128,000 hits were shown, so I chose one at random...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2005, 05:06
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

Loachboy, Google is a wonderful thing...

Loachboy,

Google is a wonderful thing :rolleyes:

This took 1 minute: Bell 206 checklist. (http://www.hovercontrol.com/artman/publish/article_36.shtml)

;) :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Sep 2005, 05:43
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

Aser, Two analogue, 2 digital and 2 sets of...

Aser,

Two analogue, 2 digital and 2 sets of LED's = 6 indicators for two engines.

Alas, we simple pilots spent some days convincing management that we couldn't quite understand how they could...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Sep 2005, 23:40
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

Mr S, I'd certainly follow all the good...

Mr S,

I'd certainly follow all the good advice here, but if a power assurance comes in negative, carry out instrument checks first before you start (expensive) work on the engine. Dead-weight...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jun 2005, 23:09
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

Arrow Albatross, Yes, Water-Alcohol Power...

Albatross,

Yes, Water-Alcohol Power Augmentation System is FMS-1 in the 206L manual, not a standard fit. Kit part number 206-706-400 :8
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2005, 06:23
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

Exclamation Shawn, Must take exception to your...

Shawn,

Must take exception to your assertions about the static ports/doors off ops for the 206. Certainly I'd be more surprised at why anyone would want to break their wrist doing such a thing...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2005, 21:36
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

Question Shawn, That's a new one on me: could you...

Shawn,

That's a new one on me: could you explain why? With the static ports for'd of the front doors, and an airflow dam around the aft end of the ports, how can doors off operations create a...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Aug 2004, 21:07
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

Cool AOTW, The cushions off the rear seat back,...

AOTW,

The cushions off the rear seat back, under the belly/tail boom, suits those of normal vertical genes ;) Probably a bit more airflow if you're shut down into wind, methinks?

Mind you, in...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2004, 07:23
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

Arrow I've got Datcom clocks wired to the collective in...

I've got Datcom clocks wired to the collective in two JetRangers, using a local EO (Engineering Order). Haven't heard of an STC to cover this, EO is fairly straightforward. Just remember to re set...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Feb 2004, 16:22
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

Arrow H500, Up to ISA +10C, I wouldn't anticipate...

H500,

Up to ISA +10C, I wouldn't anticipate any problem with handling the increased weight, and getting airborne without exceeding any limits. Sounds a Good Thing, but interesting that it's taken...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2003, 06:31
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

Arrow Wessex & Sea King (Westland version) are both...

Wessex & Sea King (Westland version) are both started with rotor brake on, for #1 & 2 engines, r/brake only coming "Off" after second engine start. Interestingly, both check lists have "rotor brake...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Nov 2001, 10:14
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,336
Posted By John Eacott

Arrow According to our Australian Bell rep., who tends...

According to our Australian Bell rep., who tends to be fairly clued up, the 206L originally had no end plates, but had gihugeous fairings on the aft cross tubes. The requirements had to do with...
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