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Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2024, 07:26
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

I recall that you were excited to be one of the...

I recall that you were excited to be one of the early adopters of the 505, sounds like the expectation didn't match the experience.

I wonder if the 206/505 will be like the Honda NSX...the new...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2024, 19:07
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

We're getting to the tipping point where a late...

We're getting to the tipping point where a late low hour 206 is not much different in price to an early 505. OK there's still a bit of difference but they are in the same ballpark nowadays.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2012, 10:05
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

Just having some Airwolf straps fitted to my 206,...

Just having some Airwolf straps fitted to my 206, will be released to service next week.

I'm looking forward to a smoother flight, a 3 year change cycle (as and when approved) and world peace....
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Dec 2011, 09:04
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

Not on my old Agusta Bell 206 A/B. Had boosted...

Not on my old Agusta Bell 206 A/B. Had boosted pedals.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2010, 11:09
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

D'ya think so? Personally I bought a JR as I just...

D'ya think so? Personally I bought a JR as I just didn't want an R44, I can't imagine that many jetbox owners will be interested in the R66.

I would imagine that most 'incomers' to the R66 will...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Apr 2010, 06:07
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

On the other hand, us owners (well, me anyway)...

On the other hand, us owners (well, me anyway) are hoping that the end of production will result in inflating prices for good used examples:D

However, practical experience of helicopter ownership...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2009, 08:07
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

So, in the meantime, the engineers have changed...

So, in the meantime, the engineers have changed the start characteristics so it's now slower and the double peak much more prominent, until they can really get to the bottom of the problem at the...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2009, 09:33
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

Thanks: the battery and fuel spray patterns are...

Thanks: the battery and fuel spray patterns are good ideas. The battery is only 2 years old (NiCad), but I've had lead acid ones that have lasted much less time before now.

I'm no engineer, but...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2009, 16:18
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

:eek::eek::ugh:

:eek::eek::ugh:
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2009, 14:18
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

Odd starting characteristic

My turbine recently came back from overhaul, and since then, we have an intermittent problem on start. Until the engine went away (and with my previous aircraft), as you wound up to 15% and cracked...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jun 2008, 09:01
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

N-reg. It's on the N-Reg. It's an N-reg...

N-reg. It's on the N-Reg. It's an N-reg helicopter. Maintained to N-reg schedules.

I hope that's clear :hmm:
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jun 2008, 19:22
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

Oldlae, thanks, but I'm pretty sure that the CAA...

Oldlae, thanks, but I'm pretty sure that the CAA regs will say @the pilot cannot touch anything'! However, as I understand it, the FAA takes a more prgmatic view of pilot maintenance on N-reg's: it's...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jun 2008, 09:44
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

Thanks Mr Blohm! Good issue to point out. ...

Thanks Mr Blohm! Good issue to point out.

Does anyone have an insight into what is permissible maintenance that can be carried out on an N-reg 206, by the pilot? I recall that pilots can be...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2008, 20:31
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

It's definitely oil: you can't see in the pic,...

It's definitely oil: you can't see in the pic, but it's welling up in the bottom of the bearing, then dribbling down and dropping off the bottom of the lower chip detector. PITA, but if that's the...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2008, 18:05
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

Any 206 engineers around?

I've done about 5 hours in my 206, since it came out of restoration which included all major components zero timed - I guess you expect running in problems! It's got a slight oil leak from the seal...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Feb 2008, 20:37
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

Stiff pedals Depends more on how old your...

Stiff pedals

Depends more on how old your BII is. The early ones had hydraulic pedal assistance as well as cyclic and collective. But in the mid 70's they did away with the pedal assist as it is...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2007, 20:25
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

My take on it is that it's not too much of an...

My take on it is that it's not too much of an issue for Bell parts on Agusta machines: apparently, Agusta will 'adopt' any parts fitted before a certain date (prob 6 months ago). My machine is...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2007, 06:23
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

Tried Airandground: none that would help! ...

Tried Airandground: none that would help!

The Agusta/Bell situation is a mess. No other word for it. But you're right, bueraucracy wins again!
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Feb 2007, 07:58
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

You're right: it's an Agusta. $30k for the fin...

You're right: it's an Agusta. $30k for the fin alone. And now we cannot fit Bell parts to Agusta machines in EASA land, it's a real problem.

To make matters worse, it's not just the fin: the T/R...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Feb 2007, 18:33
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

Bell 206: surely I'm not the only one??

Up until S/N 1251, Bell fitted a three part fairing set on Bell 206's (and similar on Agusta units).

Now, these mounted underneath onto the old fabricated T/R gearbox supports with no problem....
Forum: Rotorheads
17th May 2006, 13:29
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

Looks like it was the no5 seal. Turbine came out...

Looks like it was the no5 seal. Turbine came out again last Friday, overnighted to shop, seal replaced Monday, turbine refitted Tuesday, flying again today. No smoke or anythign untoward.

And best...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2006, 16:50
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

The shop who did the work (thank goodness I...

The shop who did the work (thank goodness I didn't send it to the USA) are saying that it looks like the no5 seal (I'm guessing that's the same as the carbon/bellows seal). My maintenance outfit also...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th May 2006, 11:03
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

Hmmmm...smoking 206

My 206 has just come back online, after annual, T/T straps, battery etc etc..

Oh yeah, and new #2 turbine wheel, P/T and G/P supports, explosion ring A/D...so now I'm very poor.

The thing is:...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Feb 2006, 19:58
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

Mine's s/n 8242. Does about 115knots @80%Tq, down...

Mine's s/n 8242. Does about 115knots @80%Tq, down a bit since I've had a Nightscanner fitted.

Lucky you on the containment ring. Boy does that hurt! But I've heard that it's really affecting...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Feb 2006, 15:40
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

I think it's the size of the bill that I don't...

I think it's the size of the bill that I don't want her to know about! The parts should be about $20k (wheel and explosion rings), plus labour.

But as anyone who has ever sent their turbine...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Feb 2006, 15:27
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

My machine is an AB206A/B! A 1970 Agusta Bell...

My machine is an AB206A/B!
A 1970 Agusta Bell 206A, converted to a B with a C20 engine (being upgraded to a C20B in 5 hours time, when the turbine needs a new #2 wheel and the explosion ring AD...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2005, 11:52
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

Bell parts, Agusta Bell 206's

This is a rumour network, after all..

Can anyone confirm or deny that - in the UK, from Jan 1 2006 - AB206's can only be fitted with Agusta Bell parts? Ie, where you could always fit Bell parts...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Apr 2005, 11:56
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

I have an early 206 A/B with a mixed set - both...

I have an early 206 A/B with a mixed set - both blades have been modified with the stainless steel leading edge.

Every pilot who flies it comments that it is the smoothest J/R they have flown!...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jan 2005, 18:28
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

If you want to keep your machine for your own use...

If you want to keep your machine for your own use and don't need the 5th seat, I'd say the R44 R1 is the machine for you. I'd recommend that you ignore anyone's view on DOC on a 206: the reality is...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2004, 20:44
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

Talking You called? The conversion is a doddle: it...

You called?

The conversion is a doddle: it really is a delight to fly. As you've already figured, it's the start that's exciting - the only other thing to remember is how long it is (OK, that's a...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Feb 2004, 15:02
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

JetRanger drivetrain question

I own a 206 A/B with a C20 engine. She's an old girl but flies well

I'm going thru the painful process of 'overhauling' my transmission and M/R head. My old trans was the -015 3 stage sort, so...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2004, 17:37
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

My 206 has a Datcon in the cockpit that's...

My 206 has a Datcon in the cockpit that's collective linked. I bought it like that, so presumed it was 'normal'.

That's an extra feature I'll advertise when I come to sell it!!
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2004, 22:35
Replies: 1,304
Views: 596,187
Posted By 206 jock

WSPS fitting time for a 206

I managed to pick up a cheap, complete and never fitted top and bottom Wire strike kit for a 206: it's been sitting in my garage for a couple years. I'm now getting off my a**e and looking at fitting...
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