helidom Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Here's a great story to share. I had just completed a 100 hour on an AS350. The pilot was happy to have the bird back as he had an urgent flight. Out on the pad I hear the starter winding up. A few seconds later, a ground crew runs up to me and says the pilot's got a problem. I grab my peltors and head out. As i pop my head into the cabin, the pilot tells me he can't advance his throttle any further. Calmly, I tell him that if he lets off the rotorbrake, his problem should be solved. With a ghostly face, he shuts her down as smoke billows from the transmission deck. The brake disc was a glowing and it didn't smell real great. Lucky for him, it wasn't as expensive of a fix as it could have been. Unlucky for me, it was late Friday afternoon and the beers were cold. Cheers Westland SuperLynx has a clutch to disengage engines from rotors. Its a bit strange on a busy pad because you are looking around to see what machine is running. Reason: ship based operations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIE Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 KMAX can be started with the rotor brake on the throttle cannot be advanced past 50% N1 until the rotor brake is released. The only time I start like this is in high wind conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidz Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't there something about the rotor turning by 25% N1 on a 2x6 ? I remember a couple years ago, a fellow pilot started their machine (an LR) with the blade tied down. Ran it all the way up to 62% before realising there was a problem. Engineer spent a couple days inspecting the tailboom for damage and tearing down the gearbox for inspection (as per Bell's instructions)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcheli Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't there something about the rotor turning by 25% N1 on a 2x6 ? I remember a couple years ago, a fellow pilot started their machine (an LR) with the blade tied down. Ran it all the way up to 62% before realising there was a problem. Engineer spent a couple days inspecting the tailboom for damage and tearing down the gearbox for inspection (as per Bell's instructions)... I am new to the 2o6...but wouldnt there be abnormal TOT temps with the PT sections restricted...ie blades tied down? Or would this not even be a factor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedSpar Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 there will likely be minor changes, but if you're not noticing the blades tied down and not moving....I'm doubting your going to see those differences on the TOT either. :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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