Toddp
Heliman
Location: Spokane, WA
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| What about fuel leaking on it or getting sprayed onto it from the muffler? I would also be concerned about the vibrations from the fuel tank. I thought about the mount behind the engine also, but opted not too for the very same reason of fuel exposure.
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I've never had a fuel leak problem. It gets a little oily, but no more than any other part of the helicopter. I have an exhaust deflector that keeps any exhaust away from the gyro. As for vibration, do you think the fuel tank is actually vibrating more than any other part of the frame, or is it just obvious because the fuel is visible and being sloshed around inside? Regardless, the 401 holds my tail rock solid. I've had several crashes, 3 of which busted up the bottom radio tray up front and could have easily damaged my gyro. (1 this morning - bad autorotation  ) Where the gyro is located, its never received a scratch. |
