csw1000 Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 I was really looking forward to doing some training this weekend but when I called my CFI to schedule he said we might be grounded. Apparently the rotor grip bearings need replaced on his 269a but he is having trouble getting them from the factory. He says that Schweizer's supplier had a few bad batches and there are none available from them. He may have a source in Ft. Worth but does not know if he will have them in time. Quote
apiaguy Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 he should look around... many companies have grips, complete serviceable assemblies ready to go for less than the bearings new... and alot less hassle. I see the bearings advertised also...but I wouldn't doubt if schweizer doesn't have any... that's the last place I look. Quote
500E Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 We changed 2 sets to & shafts today (Shafts out of time) ordered Monday from US delivered UK Wednesday lunch time. Quote
csw1000 Posted March 8, 2010 Author Posted March 8, 2010 Well he found new grips this past week and got them installed, but is having some tracking problems. No flying this weekend either, that's three weeks in a row. I am starting to have withdraw symptoms I think. Quote
apiaguy Posted March 8, 2010 Posted March 8, 2010 welcome to helicopter maintenance and a one ship operation.you may be able to convince yourself that rotary wing is safer than fixed wing but the maintenance will NEVER be the same. Quote
csw1000 Posted March 11, 2010 Author Posted March 11, 2010 I don't know for sure. I will find out tomorrow. Quote
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