Test 4 Flashcards
What is purpose of the Torlon bearings?
to guide the tail rotor blades
What else is located on the TR hub?
interupter to the mag pick up, 6 balance screws
What are the tail rotor blades made from?
carbon fibre with and outer layer of glass fiber and hard foam core
What is used to measure an unbalance on the TR?
mag pickup and an installed accelermeter
When can a TR balance be c/o?
at 100% flat pitch on ground
What are the pre-requisits for a TR balance to be c/o?
control pedals parallel, collective lever at FLI 2.5-3 and the AFCS/SAS switched OFF
Which direction are the 6 fixation points for the TR balance washers?
Counter clockwise starting at the interrupter marker
How many types of balance washers are available?
3 different plus one special aluminum one.
How is the position of the TR centre plat determined?
by a setting shim
What is located between the pitch change spider and the control cuff ball segment?
a ceramic bushing
Where is the TR chip detector located?
at the lowest part of the gearbox
How can the pilot acknowledge the TGB CHIP caution?
the reset button on the cyclic stick or the ACK button on the FND
What is the purpose of the 60 degree offset on the TRDS flex packs?
to prevent any deficiences in strength
What is located on the TRDS flex disc packs to index?
indexing round edges
What is the purpose of the rubber sleeves on the TRDS bearings?
dampen vibrations, compensate potential misalignment and incase of emergency with a seized bearing.
What is the function of the TGB bearing outer race?
it is also used as the fixation point towards the TGB housing via the cover
What are the FWD and AFT drives shafts made from?
carbon fibre with a layer of glass fibre
What is the long TRDS made from?
Steel
Where is the sigh glass located for the TRGB?
on the LH side below the servo control suppoer assembly
Where is the hydraulic unit located?
on the Upper Deck
How many control rods are attached to the mixing lever?
3
What is the purpose of the mixing lever?
to transfer signal to the swashplate from the control rods
What is the parallel actuator DC motor attached to?
the primary reducer before the electro mag clutch
If the trim actuator switch is moved to the left and the cyclic is moved to the right, what would happen?
the shear pin would break
How could a jammed parallel actuator be freed?
be applying a momentory high force to the cyclic stick
If the spool valve is in the neautral position, which side is the px on the boost piston?
neither, its in neutral
How mnay bearings does the gimbal contain?
4
what connects the gimbal to the control ring?
2 bearings
a RED WARNING light indicated what?
a possibility of physical harm
Who can carry out 1st and 2nd line maintenance?
operator, service centre or MRO,
Who can carry our 3rd line maintenance?
Operator or MRO?
Engine TBO’s include what?
engines, modules and accessories
What is included in the engine life limit parts?
compressors and turbines
What is the purpose of the engine air inlet?
to direct ambient air into the engine
What sensor is located in the engine air inlet?
T1 sensor
How many stages are the engine reduction g.box?
2
What directions do the compressor and turbines spin?
compressors and N1 ACW, N2 CW
How is the Arriel 2E controlled?
fully by the EECU
What type of combustion chamber is in the Arriell 2E?
annular with a centrifugal injection wheel
What are the compressors made from?
titanium
what is the exhaust made from?
stainless steel
What module is the axial compressor?
M02
What module is he centrifugal compressor stage?
M03
WHat stage is the gas generator stage?
M03
How many modules are there on the engine assembly?
5
the bleed valce is found on which module?
M02
Where is the engine identifiaction plate found?
on the module 1 transmission shaft and accesort g.box
What is the purpose of the secondary air?
to dilute and cool gases
What is the speed of the N1 shaft?
52110 rpm
What is the speed of the N2 shaft?
6000rpm
How many stage diffuser is in the centrifugal compressor?
2 stage
What is the temperture of the Gas genertor turbine?
1125 C