C-130 Technical
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Hi All, New to the C130 aircraft. Unit had fighters for years and now trying to gain helpful tips and info on guidance and control issues. Mainly AN/AWY-1 autopilot. We have older H1 models, single INU, C12 compass, standard flight director, etc. As we move through the conversion process and ops flies longer missions we have had several write ups on porpoise of aircraft with autopilot engaged on several aircraft. Being new to the airframe, limited training AND using the FI - we are extremely frustrated with the uselessness of the FI. The FI does not seem to address actual flight control issues - all it seems to address is "light" type problems, i.e. "is this light …
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Dear All, Greetings, Our C-130 “G†unit indicator read 4.0 G, I want to know if this indication is over "G" and acceptable or not and if not acceptable what type of inspection is required and which manual should be used to see the required inspection procedures. Your efforts is highly appreciated Thank you in advance
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Ok, this is for all you Mature/Senior Experienced Loadmasters, maybe some of the newer Loadmasters might know. I am looking for the weight of the Troop Door Ladder and the weight limit total of items stored in the Cargo Door. I can remember being told by the Instructors at "The Rock" (beat into my brain). That you could place some items into the cargo door as long as that weight did not exceed, the weight of the items that had been removed. The Instructors always referenced the Troop Door Ladders and other items that had been removed. I know that on some of the special mission birds, the Cargo Doors were stripped of the basic equipment like the ground loading ramps an…
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Service News 1 2
by mc130fe- 49 replies
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Looking for a place to get back copies of Lockheed Service News. I have a few from the past, but looking at the list, they go back to 1974. Any help would be nice. Happy Thanksgiving Gary
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What is this? 1 2
by SonnyJ- 39 replies
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As everyone knows many parts on the C-130 get a nickname. We have come across one we aren\'t sure what exactly they are referring to in the discrepancies. We are trying to figure out what a \"Bread Pan\" is. My initial guess is the heatshield behind the engines but when I saw writeups like \"(/) RT WING OWS137 LEADING EDGE OF BREAD PAN U BRACE CRACKED\", \"(/) RIGHT WING, CRACK IN BREAD PAN U-CHANNEL WS 214.\", or \"PATCH IS BAD ON BREAD BASKET AROUND MIDDLE JACKSCREW OF THE INBD FLAP\". Then there is Disc: \"ACFT REQ NEW BREAD BANS\", Corr Action: \"NO LONGER REQUIRED DUE TO INSTALL OF TUBS AND TRACKS\". So now I am not sure what a \"bread pan\", \"bread basket\",…
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Does anyone know of a wireless headset system currently being used in the back of the C130. I hate getting the intercom lead caught in the dual rail, seats, load etc. Any leads would be great......
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Guys, just sort of consider the source here, and bear with me:unsure: I was looking at the picture of what appeared to me as a stretched C130, couple weeks ago here on the site, and my minds got to waundering back to CG\'s and so on. I am curious as to how dfferent the limits, ect are for a stretch versus the common old \"E\" I flew.are the stations still determined from in front of the nose?How much different are the H\'s and J\'s in reference to weight and balance, load planning, etc? No particular reason to want to know this stuff, just nostaglia I guess:lol: Load Clear
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'74 C-130H1 ARC-190 We are having trouble finding a part number for the binding post that secures the antenna lead in from the lightning arrestor to the antenna coupler. [ATTACH=CONFIG]4169[/ATTACH] The number in the IPB for the sheild assembly did not cross to any NSN. [ATTACH=CONFIG]4170[/ATTACH] Does anyone know how we can get a new one of these? [ATTACH=CONFIG]4171[/ATTACH]
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Does anyone know the history of the electric valve housings program? We are currently de-modding a bird back to traditional valve housings, and I am interested in the operational history of this program. I understand that there are about 5 birds with this system. I ran this one when it got here, and it ran great. 100% across the board, rock solid. I understand that parts support, troubleshooting/training were factors leading the EPCS\'s demise. The removed components are being \'green tagged\', but I have heard that they are bound for DRMO. Hard to believe...these babies can\'t be cheap.
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I was a non-crew ground-pounder who only flew on C-130s a few times, but I always enjoyed listening to the engine start-up check list, and it was great fun standing at the paratroop doors and watching the "whoomph" from the tailpipe as the engine started. I've forgotten the order of the checklist. I remember "enrichment" and "ignition" and "generator on", but I've forgotten the exact sequence after the pilot (or engineer, or who?) says "Turning four". Can someone recite the engine start-up checklist once again, please? Thanks.
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Good morning! We have a P model here that has a recurring porpoising issue with its AN/AYW-1 Autopilot. This aircraft has had a history of this for several years and in that time the elevator servo has been changed several times, numerous processors, air data sensor has been changed a couple of times, cable tensions checked/adjusted to the elevator servo, and at least two elevator boost packs. We have wrung the wiring out multiple times and also checked all the grounds for corrosion/paint, since another unit had a similar problem caused by painted-over grounds. The elevator trim relays were changed before the aircraft went into depot last year and the aircraft flew g…
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What makes the difference between H1, H2 and H3?
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Has anyone ever changed a sloping longeron?
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Does anyone have a picture of the stand (metal frame) that goes up under the left side of the rear fuselage and contacts the hard-point on the belly band (picture of the hard-point below)...? Thanks...
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I am new to this forum.. Retired USAF (Combat Loggie) .. We are in the process of selecting a C-130 from the D.M. AFB Bone Yard ... We have been given 160 Airframe numbers to choose from - Note: they aren't all there(???) .. My point is that two that we have tentatively settled upon have no Engines or Engine Housings.... .. We have to supply: Engines, Housing's and Radio Gear (actually anything needed to get the Planes ferried to the California Depot)... .. Or we have to "truck them to CA" - which is a way no-go option (California doesn't like or entertain the thought of trucking C-130's across the state). .. My Question is about the Turbines::: The Navy C…
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Hello! I would be very interested to know which versions of the Hercules are equipped for in-flight refueling with an UARRSI (Universal Aerial Refueling Receptacle Slipway Installation) or a nose probe. Up to know this is what I've found: UARRSI equipped -MC-130E Combat Talon I -MC-130H Combat Talon II -MC-130P Combat Shadow -MC-130W Combat Spears -AC-130H Spectre -AC-130U Spooky -EC-130H Compass Call -EC-130J Commando Solo What about: -MC-130J Super Hercules -HC-130N -HC-130P King Nose Probe equipped -Austria C-130K Hercules C.1 -Italy KC-130J -Mexico C-130K Hercules C.1 -Mexico C-130K Hercules C.3 -UK C-130J-30 Hercules C.4 -UK C-130J Hercules…
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We currently have Acft 62-1863 sitting on our line and we are currently trying to install armor on her. does anyone know what the closest aircraft the flightdeck is configured for, or have any pictures of this armor installed? I know this is one of the frankenherks that AFSOC rejected we could really use your help. we also have strange hydro lines and drains in the nose.
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Need some help for a 3d model I am working on. What is the diameter of the fuselage? Is it a perfect cyliner?
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After all these years, the subject of prop servicing is still discussed. I have experimented the last couple days with propeller oil levels, both static over-night cold level checks and cycled prop pressure sump and atmospheric dipstick checks. One aircraft leaned when I checked it and then I checked it again after I leveled it. What I found out was that the pump housing all act differently when the feather pump motor shuts off. Some drain back immediately and others don\'t drain back at all. A leaning aircraft throws the measurements off. I also found that if left for an additional 24 hours, the levels in both sumps increase. The amount draining back into the …
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Hi everyone, I've been trying to figure out why the elevator boost system is reversed, compared to the aileron/rudder assemblies. I've heard theories, and have looked into the NATOPS, and the lockheed manuals, sorry airforce I dont know your books too well, but I'm looking for a pub or something official saying why. I have heard that the elevator boost assembly was simply designed to be installed upside down, which I guess makes sense. But I have also heard that it was put in that way to prevent confusion since if you're inspecting it, you'd have to face aft and therefore get the filters (for example) confused. I find this hard to believe, but any help would be greatly a…
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Anybody ever hear of a crew entrance door "falling off"?
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starting TIT 1 2
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Starting tit high more than 850'c of T56-A-7b Eng, ie, we can't go upto 60%rpm just 40%rpm we get 850'c tit and its not cut back tit will go up and up . We already chanch TD valve adjust Fcu,TD AMPS clalibared, blade angle ck its ok. thermocopple and harnes chanch, bleed valve ck its ok. Fuel nozzle chanch,try to start the eng in null position but problem is same. Can anybody help me quickly pl. After fcu change tit was 850 i e more than 20 above from normal rating. "Thanks to all we just over come the problem.
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With TD NULL, the engine having a good start TIT(800°C) and a good acceleration, whereas during Auto start the engine start TIT Struggling to reach the 700°C with a very slow acceleration. Is there any possibility that the malfunction is related to a defective TD valve? If so, is there any technical clarification to this point?
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ENGINE START 1 2
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Afternoon, I was wondering if you guys could help me out. During the ENGINE START procedure, the Pilot will state "Turning". When should the Pilot state "Turning"? On our FM, we have the following Caution : "If the propeller does not rotate within 5 seconds after the ENGINE GROUND START switch is placed in START and the start valve open light is illuminated, stop start. Maintenance action is required prior to another start attempt. Repeated attempts to start may result in internal starter damage" We also have the following statement : "The loadmaster will monitor the propeller. If no rotation is observed within 5 seconds after the pilot states, “Turni…
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OK here is one for you... Statement during FCF... (Nose Landing Gear must take at least 3 seconds to retract.) I remember something about the down switches not being the actual "position" of the strut but the position of the actuator... Any ideas on this? The flow regulator controls speed in both directions but the note only mentions retract. My recollection (clouded as it may be) is the LG handle will route power to the up switch and show up instantaneously.
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