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1
Q

what transmission combines power from both engines to the main rotor, tail rotor and accessories ?

A

main rotor transmission

2
Q

what is used to pick up bits of metal that have gotten into the oil part of gear boxes and identify the pilot?

A

transmission chip detectors

3
Q

how are transmission chip detectors tested

A

shorted out by testing on metal surface (normally side of gear box) and a warning signal is sent to cockpit

4
Q

a ‘flex-plate’ used in the tail boom to allow flex between fuselage and tail boom is known as what

A

flexible coupling

5
Q

The unit that allows the blades to spin freely is called what?

A

Free wheel unit

6
Q

what is used to slow the rotor blades down quickly when landing?

A

rotor brake

7
Q

what is the sight glass on the intermediate gear box used for?

A

checking oil level

8
Q

what do rubber mounts allow for when mounting a transmission?

A

elimination of torque reaction

9
Q

what does the use of different sized gears in the main rotor, and drive shaft allow for?

A

different RMP speed of tail rotor and main rotor

10
Q

tail rotor, main rotor and freewheel clutch are accessories driven off what transmission?

A

main rotor transmission

11
Q

How is drive transferred to main gear box from a twin engine helicopter?

A

a transmission unit that takes two inputs and gives one output is used (combination gear box)

12
Q

What is used to stop the tail rotor drive shaft from bending and snapping?

A

a damper

13
Q

what is used to adjust engine rpm to rpm wanted by tail rotor blade?

A

tail rotor gear box

14
Q

What time is smoko?

A

0950-1010