lejon
Senior Heliman
Location: Las Vegas Nevada
| I am beginning to think it will never end.
I went out this evening to fly and it seems that the punch was gone (from when I flew in the morning and the previous day) When I checked everything I happened to touch the clutch and it was hot. I got out my temp gauge and it was at 130. This was about 15 to 20 minutes after a ten minute run. It was 92 degrees and there was a 4mph breeze.
I had the AP mount under the heli so the load was heavier (no camera) and as I have not checked the clutch bell temp before the first thought is that it is worn and needs to be replaced.
How much gap is there for a new installation of clutch and bell. Does the temp increase that much (40 degrees)?
Thanks
Lejon |
rapid asscent and decent and after one tank the temp was 98. The outside temp was 72. So I will check the space between the clutch pad and bell housing and replace if more than 15 /1000's.
