A brief overview of the main rotor drive for the AS350 and EC130 models of helicopter Click Subscribe to be notified of future EuroSafety Videos www.eurosafety.us training@eurosafety.us
Could you guys do one explaining the free wheeling unit? I've had people explain it but the way they explain it makes me confused why it's not located where the reduction gearbox connects with the drive shaft. Thanks and, like everyone else, thank you so much for making these videos.
Definitely doubt the shaft turning would make applying the brake any harder. The brake would probably over heat/catch fire. But could lug the engine to a flame out. No touchy flight controls unless told to.
How about the stove pipe and uniball. What are you checking on pre flight and if the uniball doesn’t move somewhat freely what could be happening and how much of a concern is it?
As a pilot, if we have a dual hydraulic (on single you can not see uniball), look for teflon tap condition and uniball condition. Allowable movement would be on the maintenance side of the equation. If ever in doubt of condition always consult maintenance.
I agree that in the single hydraulic AS350 it would make more sense to switch the belt driven pump over to the gear driven. Having said that at the end of the day its all about money. Your employer does not want to spend the money and the manufacture does not want to spend money on something that will not bring in a greater return. But to be fair, if offered, you and I would not pony up the money for the change. Nothing is free
I noticed the mistake after it was loaded. You cant change a video once loaded. There is nothing I can do about it now. But thank you, as with most people, I love to be corrected.
