EASA managed projects

Helicopter Safety Research

Management Committee

18 Nov 2014

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VHM

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G-PUMI UNKG-2010-027It is recommended that the European Aviation Safety Agency, with the assistance of the Civil Aviation Authority, conduct a review of options for extending the scope of Health and Usage monitoring Systems (HUMS) detection into the rotating systems of helicopters.

G-REDL UNKG-2011-041It is recommended that the European Aviation Safety Agency research methods for improving the detection of component degradation in helicopter epicyclic planet gear bearings.

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Wireless strain sensor installed on the MH-60S pitch link

AgustaWestland RTVP

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RotationOilFaraday cageLarge rotating metallic componentsTemperatureVibration levelsPower transferSpaceRisk of damage to MGB

Challenges:

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Acoustic Emissionsensor selected

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Homodyne receiver for RF power-scavenging and analogue wireless link

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Acoustic Emissionsensor installed

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HUMS

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VHM

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HELMGOP II

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HELMGOP II

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HELMGOP II

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MGH

1669th HSRMC18.11.2014

EASA Research Plan

Helicopter Low Airspeed Sensor

Curtiss-Wright Avionics & Electronics

Precision airspeed measurement2D probe immune to rotor down wash3D probe provides down wash componentAircraft attitude compensationNo calibration requiredAnti-ice design

1769th HSRMC18.11.2014

EASA Research Plan

Crew immersion suits conspicuity

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