Fuselage (53) Flashcards
How is the Tail fixed to the Rear Fuselage?
Screws and anchor nuts
What is the Forward fuselage frame made from?
two Kevlar skin laminate tubular frames
What does the Anti-torque beam do?
Transfers torque from the MRGB to the frame
Made from steel
How is the MGB Mounted?
Via 4 Titanium supports rods
How are the engines mounted?
By 2 stainless steel support rods per engine
(4 total)
By the output shaft Torque Tube
(2 total)
What is the max baggage compartment load?
250Kg
What is the purpose of the Tail plane horizontal stabiliser?
To prevent excessive nose down
What is the purpose of the strake?
Improves helicopter operating envelope and performance, especially at low speed.
Which side is the baggage door located?
Left side
How far can the cockpit doors be opened
80deg
How many pins hold the cockpit doors and cabin doors shut?
Cockpit - 2
Cabin - 4
How are the cabin doors operated internally?
- Push button
- Rotate upwards
What are the footsteps made of?
Composite
How far can the baggage door be opened?
100deg
How many door micro switches are there and how many different CAS messages can be annunciate?
6 - 1 per door
4 CAS Messages (COCKPIT, CABIN, BAG, DC EXT PWR)
