false Indications

[Blackmac]

A think, a thought, a bright lite just illuminated over my monitor. Years ago a 205 owned by one of the Rockiefellers was fying near some power lines and the overspeed governor (engine)was actuated and put the engine RPM back to flite idle.
The overspeed governor could be de-activated by pulling the circuit breaker.
I have lots of time on 2 by 4-5-212 and never heard of pulling low rotor rpm CB.

Cheers

 

[CTD]

4961 - do you have your "Lightweight Warning" light fixed yet? May help prevent embarrassing re-occurrences of Vancouver....

 

[4961]

The lightweight warning system is fully operational, as per the type certificate. Unfortunately during my hop in Vancouver the light did go on, and was confirmed with the "puppy" guage, which was planted in the red, further confirmed by the "being a real man" pressure indicatior, you guessed it....way low. When it all goes wrong, it happens all at once.
I''m lucky to still have a job. We ened up raiding the minibar in my bosses room. Solving the problems of the world with some other owner types, when the boss decides it fight night and want''s a piece of me Needless to say that I slammed the lad, to the tune of the guy that signs my cheques, in the can coughing up a lung. I knew that it was going wrong when I had him tied in a knot, and his head turned purple
The chain of events leading up to being a halfmiler. My decision making process has been sent in for overhaul, hopefully this will solve any lightweight malfunctions in the future.

 

[Bruised Armpit]

Most sincere apologies...I did mean ''Engine Out'' horn. Brain Fart.
I was just wondering how common this is or are people using breakers or switches?

CTD I couldn''t agree more. As for the words to describe, I hear the moderator is out of action. Spew away!

T-Rex I did establish that everybody agrees (for a change) that ''Low Rotor Horn Deactivated'' is not common, or wise. right? (always a bright side)

Flinger Yeah, yeah, yeah...duh. When can I expect you and your Jedi Master? BBQ? Flying in? As for that A-Team reference....too much TV makes Flinger a dull boy! I guess that would make you Murdock, fool!

4961 Thanks for the tidbit/bailout. Sounds like your next up for that big promotion! Nothing like some drunken chest beating to impress the boss!

 

[Bruised Armpit]

Gee whiz Flinger, I don''t know what I would do without you.
The sad thing is I seem to need it.

Too bad with the insurance thing...A good guy like you should be snatched up by somebody else quickly.(plug, plug )

Time to dig out those Tony Robbins videos and get motivated!

 

[Flinger]

Mr. T, I was dumming it down for you. I know you hate it when you get left behind on here all the time... That''s why I''m your pal. Keepin it simple.

I''m not sure on the trip with Yoda.. It changes everytime I talk to him. Got a trip to Winsor yesturday to do a controlled burn with the MNR. Pretty cool. Thats the good news, bad news is insurance. Not gonna happen. Looks like I''m goin nowhere.

On that note, if anyone out there knows of a position for a 400hr guy who works like a mofo, lemme know.

busta rhymes

 

[Flinger]

Ya ya''d think. I have all the nessasary skills. I''m a great drinker and a terrible golfer.

 

[CTD]

You''re not that great a drinker there punk.

 

[Flinger]

I thought I held my own with the master...

Then again, my recollection is a little hazy.

At least theres no argument on the golfing.

 

[Toni]

 

[CTD]

I''m confused (for a change). I think my response to which you refer was meant for Bruised Armpit.

Got your rocket out yet?

 

[DGP]

CTD...I didn''t say anyone should deactivate the caution system while flying...only that it is possible to do this on the older a/c to do ground checks without the horn blaring away...the old jetboxes don''t have the mute switch...and because of this system low voltage causes lots of weird lights and/or indications...sorry for the confusion...and yes the old 206''s don''t have a low rotor warning system from the factory...until # 700 and up...this is a reasonable guess...happy trails...

 

[DGP]

Sorry,CTD...thought that one was for me...and yes,had the bike out yesterday afer putting in a new battery...can''t get more than two years out of a battery...even trickle charge them...seems to be a waste of time...was up to Cedars for recurrent a few weeks ago...had the L4 all apart...should be up and running tomorrow...407 is running great...ready for the first fires to start.

 

[RDM]

DGP........

407''s Always run great

 

[cap]

DGP ---This is the 'hazing' routine, eons ago, for newly endorsed 206 pilots:

1) Open battery compartment, reach in back and pull c/b for Hobbs Meter.

2) NFG gets in and does/does not do pre-flight cockpit check.

3) The instant battery switch is turned on, 'Engine Out' horn starts yelling and no matter what pilot does, horn cannot be shut off. Finally, pilot shuts off battery switch and returns to deadly silence.

4) Pilot looks out windows to see many grinning 'crocodiles'...AND they won't tell him how to fix problem (not done with client waiting or onboard, of course).

WARNING: Hazing of this type now considered 'unprofessional behaviour' and not condusive to job longevity.



N2 'goin south quickly, lots more pedal required RIGHT NOW and a 'sinkin feelin', kinda indicates to me that 'the fecal matter has hit the oscillating air conditioner'. They ain't called 'idiot lites' for no reason. Then again, I have a habit of checking my Q and N2 guages until I'm stable at cruise with altitude. Geez, I wonder if that's changin' too?

You can stop laughing now and go check the local dealership for the 2004's. They hit most of the showrooms April 21st.