Rotorcraft
Marenco Redesigns SKYe Helicopter's Main Rotor Head
Certification of the light single helicopter delayed again by a few months.
Marenco Swisshelicopter said its SKYe SH09 light single helicopter prototype is nearing 100 flight hours since making its maiden sortie last October. The company is now testing a redesigned main rotor head to reduce vibration levels, which will push EASA certification back a few months to between June and October 2016. (Photo: Marenco Swisshelicopter)
Marenco Swisshelicopter said its SKYe SH09 light single helicopter prototype is nearing 100 flight hours since making its maiden sortie last October. The company is now testing a redesigned main rotor head to reduce vibration levels, which will push EASA certification back a few months to between June and October 2016. (Photo: Marenco Swisshelicopter)

Marenco Swisshelicopter is testing a redesigned main rotor head for its SKYe SH09 light single and is now planning on obtaining EASA certification between June and October 2016, adding a few months' delay. Modified blades are now being assessed on the company's “whirl tower” test bench at Mollis Airport, Switzerland.


Loading…