transmission Flashcards
what transmission combines power from both engines to the main rotor, tail rotor and accessories ?
main rotor transmission
what is used to pick up bits of metal that have gotten into the oil part of gear boxes and identify the pilot?
transmission chip detectors
how are transmission chip detectors tested
shorted out by testing on metal surface (normally side of gear box) and a warning signal is sent to cockpit
a ‘flex-plate’ used in the tail boom to allow flex between fuselage and tail boom is known as what
flexible coupling
The unit that allows the blades to spin freely is called what?
Free wheel unit
what is used to slow the rotor blades down quickly when landing?
rotor brake
what is the sight glass on the intermediate gear box used for?
checking oil level
what do rubber mounts allow for when mounting a transmission?
elimination of torque reaction
what does the use of different sized gears in the main rotor, and drive shaft allow for?
different RMP speed of tail rotor and main rotor
tail rotor, main rotor and freewheel clutch are accessories driven off what transmission?
main rotor transmission
How is drive transferred to main gear box from a twin engine helicopter?
a transmission unit that takes two inputs and gives one output is used (combination gear box)
What is used to stop the tail rotor drive shaft from bending and snapping?
a damper
what is used to adjust engine rpm to rpm wanted by tail rotor blade?
tail rotor gear box
What time is smoko?
0950-1010
