Turboboost Limits

Re: Turboboost Limits

by Tom Delaney » 8 years ago

Tom Delaney

10 15 21

Great question! I was just wondering, as I do pattern work in my new Gyroplane, if there might be a problem with the multiple use of the turboboost.

Re: Turboboost Limits

by Tom Delaney » 8 years ago

Tom Delaney

10 15 21

Thought I would give this thread a bump. Thanks

Re: Turboboost Limits

by Ken Ryan » 8 years ago

Ken Ryan

28 372 993

Add me to the list of inquiring minds who would like to know what the duty cycle is for full turbo boost.

Re: Turboboost Limits

by Rob Seaton » 8 years ago

Rob Seaton

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Yes, you can use the 5 min limit more than once.
But you have to wait 5 min after going to full throttle (the TCU has a timer, once you go to full throttle the timer starts counting down to zero, and then the red light flashes. Pull the power back and the timer start counting "up" to 5 minutes, if you go to full power before then, the light will flash)

Make sure your temps are OK before going to full power again. A good idea to have a airbox temp sensor/gage as the power will be reduced if the airbox goes over 88C.
See Heavy Maintenance Manual 76-00-00 2.1.2.2

Re: Turboboost Limits

by Ken Ryan » 8 years ago

Ken Ryan

28 372 993

Thanks Rob.