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Christopher's Web Site
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Date: 1-6-2017
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Number of Hours: 3.00
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Brief Description: Non-Skid Shaping and Installation / OAT Probe Inst
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A surprisingly fun task was the shaping and installation of the non-skid throughout the helicopter. The tape comes in a two-inch roll that needs to be cut to length. I used a 2” diameter radius to shape the ends, and cut each to the sized required of the location.
Another consideration that I wouldn’t have thought of is where the clamps for the trailer attach to the skids. Tom warned me of this after he experienced the trailer clamps damage the skid tape. Point taken, and the adjustments have been made.
I made nonskid tape for the rear frame hips so you can stand on them to inspect the main rotor, on the steps on both sides of the cabin frame, and finally on the skids themselves. I think it looks great and professional.
I also finally received the outside air probe for the transponder from a supplier in Dallas TX. This is the probe that connects directly to the transponder and automatically calculates the density altitude. This is an option that most people don’t do due to the cost of the probe, but since I live in a hot mountainous area, I want to be damn sure as to what altitude the helicopter “thinks” it’s flying. I located it on the same parallel plane as the transponder antenna, but far enough away to not cause a conflict. I had already run the wires from the D-sub on the back of the transponder, so it was just a matter of cleaning up the install with drilling, routing, and wiring.
I was also able to finally get the gantry crane raised in the hanger with the help of the local fire department. Five of us were able to get it on its feet in about 5 seconds, and I was able to finish it’s construction after they left. Thanks to the TFD!
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Skid and step non-skid
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Landing gear hip non-skid
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OAT probe for transponder
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