This course provides the student with a solid understanding of helicopter vibrations and the equipment used in vibration analysis, trouble-shooting, identifying sources of vibrations, and resolving vibration anomalies. Instruction is conducted on the equipment and aircraft available at the customer’s location. (Equipment must be calibrated & operational, and the latest script file should be on hand). Target audience is prop and rotor technicians, crew chiefs, flight engineers, maintenance managers, and test pilots.
COURSE LENGTH: 1 Week COURSE SIZE: Optimum 8 / Maximum 10 students
COURSE OUTLINE: Introduction to vibrations Definitions-developing a common language Sources of vibrations Causes of vibration Controls used in reducing vibrations Equipment used in vibration analysis Oil cooler vibration check and balance Engine high speed shaft vibration check and balancing Tail Rotor balancing Main Rotor ground track and balance Vibration absorber check and tuning Spectrum analysis
