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Lyle Swallows avatar
Shimming the rotor hub
Posted by Lyle Swallows
i've used Robins Shim kit and can vouch for its effectiveness. shimmed mine from .008" factory setting to the .0005" within the .001" TIR while getting the proper 8-12lbs of force....
Maintenance & Troubleshooting (162/A600) 6 hours ago View Thread
Robin Scalzo avatar
E36-8570 Talon Oil Temp Sensor
Posted by Robin Scalzo
I've been getting an occasional request for these, so I had some made using the RotorWay parts call out and procedures. https://i.ibb.co/ZpWcS2JW/20261026-113855.jpg
General Discussion 12 hours ago View Thread
Robin Scalzo avatar
Shimming the rotor hub
Posted by Robin Scalzo
Or you can buy a shim kit from me robinwayparts@gmail.com www.robinwayparts.com 480-318-1229 I've made 10 sets of RW shim kits to put in stock for your hub shimming needs!
Maintenance & Troubleshooting (162/A600) 12 hours ago View Thread
Jared Hartzell avatar
Fuel tank insulation
Posted by Jared Hartzell
The adhesion works fine for the application over many years, can always apply additional adhesive if necessary. I wouldn't say that's a reason not to use the product. Also, as many...
General Discussion 2 days ago View Thread
Graeme Smith avatar
Fuel tank insulation
Posted by Graeme Smith
This from Ai ..... Question .... Is this product ok for a Roto moulded fuel tanks on a helicopter No, 3M 4014 is not recommended for use directly on roto-molded fuel tanks on a hel...
General Discussion 3 days ago View Thread
Homer Bell avatar
Pedals become stiff after 20 plus years of being free
Posted by Homer Bell
Chris’s T. was at Jim’s last week and complained about his pedals becoming very stiff after being free for years. He disconnected things until he discovered it was in fact the ...
Maintenance & Troubleshooting (162/A600) 3 days ago View Thread
Homer Bell avatar
Shimming the rotor hub
Posted by Homer Bell
For the few who are needing to shim their hub plate to center the hub on the main shaft. This is something you will need to do at some point if you run your ship long enough. Peel ...
Maintenance & Troubleshooting (162/A600) 3 days ago View Thread
Graeme Smith avatar
tail rotor shaft drive in the boom for the RW
Posted by Graeme Smith
I told everyone I was getting them made, but I only ordered 4 sets for the 4 RW upgraded TR shaft drives. So no spare opposite hand TR pitch horns :rolleyes:
Modifications & Recommendations 5 days ago View Thread
Lyle Swallows avatar
tail rotor shaft drive in the boom for the RW
Posted by Lyle Swallows
holy merry christmas! i see some extra pitch horns 😉
Modifications & Recommendations 5 days ago View Thread
Lyle Swallows avatar
Grease Tool
Posted by Lyle Swallows
this is great!!! i would order this however i dont have a need, i have the older non belt drive main pulley and my slider ball has a grease zerk where this would have threaded. gre...
General Discussion 5 days ago View Thread
Robin Scalzo avatar
Grease Tool
Posted by Robin Scalzo
Bob St. Dennis and I colaborated on getting these made and in stock. Y https://i.ibb.co/GvJgbxvt/20261017-151820.jpg
General Discussion 5 days ago View Thread
Robin Scalzo avatar
Fuel tank insulation
Posted by Robin Scalzo
Rotorway used 3M4014
General Discussion 5 days ago View Thread
Graeme Smith avatar
tail rotor shaft drive in the boom for the RW
Posted by Graeme Smith
here are the parts, there are 4 of us Aussies doing the upgrade https://i.ibb.co/xtKNM19s/20261021-181243.jpg https://i.ibb.co/23mKzY2W/20261021-181227.jpg https://i.ibb.co/0yxw00t...
Modifications & Recommendations 6 days ago View Thread
Graeme Smith avatar
tail rotor shaft drive in the boom for the RW
Posted by Graeme Smith
this is how the TR attach cone is fitted, simply cut of the skin that protrudes past the last bulkhead. https://i.ibb.co/YTBctpQT/20261018-135711.jpg https://i.ibb.co/V01Nxzsw/2026...
Modifications & Recommendations 6 days ago View Thread
Graeme Smith avatar
tail rotor shaft drive in the boom for the RW
Posted by Graeme Smith
https://i.ibb.co/0zrW3VQ/20261018-140525.jpg https://i.ibb.co/HTR7V5Gy/20261018-140915.jpg https://i.ibb.co/xtKNM19s/20261021-181243.jpg https://i.ibb.co/23mKzY2W/20261021-181227.j...
Modifications & Recommendations 6 days ago View Thread
Homer Bell avatar
I have a new rotorway MAIN shaft for sale
Posted by Homer Bell
Opening offer, $1500.
Helicopters Marketplace 8 days ago View Thread
Larry D Hale avatar
I have a new rotorway MAIN shaft for sale
Posted by Larry D Hale
I have a new Rotorway 162 main shaft, still in shipping crate for factory for sale. $3,000.0 or make a offer.  no shipping in the price, local pick up text me  Larry Hale 704-609...
Helicopters Marketplace 21 days ago View Thread
Lyle Swallows avatar
162F spark plugs
Posted by Lyle Swallows
i'll let someone else chime in what NGK plugs they have installed from rotorway in the later years, the NGK pn i shared was just the equivalent of the Bosch ones installed in mine.
General Discussion 26 days ago View Thread
Steven Young avatar
162F spark plugs
Posted by Steven Young
Thanks for the help. The spark plugs installed are NGK BKR6E by the previous owner. The BCPR6ES-11 appears to be close to the same except the P designation is a projecting insulato...
General Discussion 26 days ago View Thread
Lyle Swallows avatar
162F spark plugs
Posted by Lyle Swallows
i have this note on my spark plugs page. i cross referenced the original Bosch plugs i had PN(FR7DCX) with NGK's plugs PN (BCPR6ES-11) i was wanting to do some testing with Pulstar...
General Discussion 27 days ago View Thread