This ad requires revising the rotorcraft flight manual rfm to prohibit barometric altitude hold alt mode beyond a certain rate of climb or descent. Sikorsky s76 spirit helicopter development history. The next model is the s76d which is currently 2010 under development. The s76 proved successful, with sikorsky then introducing a larger helicopter, the s92.
And your s 76d is no differentwherever you go, sikorsky support professionals will be there with you. Download the following fact sheets for course information. Intelligent black boxes the vertical flight society. The sikorsky s76b is a medium 14seat twinengine multipurpose helicopter produced by the american manufacturer sikorsky aircraft. In early may during a takeoff attempt on a windy day the machine briefly became airborne due mostly to the.
At the time of writing, the engine manufacturer was continuing its investigation into. The sikorsky s76 is an american mediumsize commercial utility helicopter, manufactured by. Army nasa venture with work handled by sikorsky seeking to collect highspeed data on helicopter rotor characteristics by way of a combination powerplant arrangement. An important consideration was seating capacity, and in 1975 sikorsky began the development of a 14seat commercial helicopter designated sikorsky s76 and later named spirit. To air america, code tt on 18 nov 1970 email dated 19 january 2011 kindly sent to the author by sid nanson. Smart which runs under dos and writing a macro to strip. Ains own helicopter pilot, randy padfield, had the chance to fly the new helicopter at hai. The s76d is the latest variant of the sikorsky s76 which there have been more than 800 delivered since 1979. The company was set to become the first canadian customer for the new 4. A significant reduction of sikorsky s76 material failure or. The sikorsky s76 is a helicopter that seats up to 7 passengers and has a range of 345 nautical miles. The new manuals help pilots understand the intent of each helicopters system operations and are part of an effort led by helioffshore to enhance safety and build collaboration across the industry. Sergey r vancouver coal harbour, bc helijet sikorsky s76.
Sikorsky s72 xwing experimental compound helicopter. Sikorsky records include classa helicopter accidents that occurred. The machine was completed in april and sikorsky began his first attempts at flight. Sikorsky s76 training program highlights continued from previous page sikorsky s76 technicians can participate in flightsafetys master technician program, which provides a fivestep, comprehensive career development path for maintenance professionals. For pricing, please contact your regional or center sales manager. S76 ground support equipment catalog 2017 1 table of contents air conditioning picture part name quick fact. First flight was february 7, 2009 with type certification signed on october 12, 2012.
So far, thanks to its global supply chain, sikorsky has done a good job of holding down costs. The s76d helicopter production effort is supported by more than 30 key suppliers. We currently have 0 new or used sikorsky s76d aircraft. The design accommodates 2 pilots and 12 passengers, to accommodate an oil rig crew change, and was initially powered by two allison 250 c30 turboshaft engines of 650 shp takeoff power. Composite materials manual for sikorsky s76 publication sa. The design, born through the rotor systems research aircraft rsra project, stemmed from a u.
Compare price and specifications of all sikorsky s76 models in our listings. Sikorsky s76d specifications, cabin dimensions, speed. The sikorsky s76 has a cruise speed of 155 miles per hour, getting you to your destination quickly and avoiding unnecessary traffic delays. As the chief test pilot for the sikorsky autonomy research aircraft. First flown on october 12th, 1976 the s72 was an experimental, highspeed compound helicopter design by sikorsky aircraft. The sikorsky s76 can accommodate up to 12 passengers and 2 pilots while featuring a maximum speed of 178 mph. Standard equipment features are allcomposite, flawtolerant main rotor blades.
The s76 features twin turboshaft engines, fourbladed main and tail rotors and retractable landing gear. The sikorsky s76 remains in production, with more than 1,100 helicopters built. Designated s75, it mated a new composite airframe with s76 engines, rotors and powertrain components. Sikorsky will receive s76d helicopter fuselages at an initial rate of one per month, beginning with the first fuselage due in april 2010. Sikorsky s76 accident rates show overall decrease flight safety. Received at narf alameda from mcas yuma as a uh34d on 3 sep 1970 with a total time of 3820 hours. Full s76d helicopter production rates are expected to be achieved in 2011. The sikorsky s76 is a generalpurpose allweather helicopter.
As the composers family reports, the composer herbert baumann died in munich on the night of january 2021, 2020 at the age of 94. Sikorsky s76 private jet charter, hire costs, and rental. On the morning of 11 july 20, a sikorsky s76c helicopter. Sikorsky s76 shadow sikorsky s75 the advanced composite airframe program acap was an allcomposite sikorsky early lhx proof of concept aircraft. Dedicated global support, allday, every day, 365 days year. We can supply new and preowned fixedwing aircraft and helicopters and assist in the sale of your current aircraft.
Faa approved rotorcraft flight manual sikorsky model s76c. Inflight engine failure involving sikorsky s76 helicopter, vh. Thi pag doe no contai expor controlle technica data sikorsky aircraft corporation proudly presents s76d helicopter serial number 7610 for purchase. Colin hunter ardmore northland emergency services trust sikorsky s76. The operators flying operations manual specified that a simulator check. More sikorsky information sikorsky s76 maintenance fact sheets maintenance training fact sheets. Aircraft for sale, the market place for serious buyers and sellers of aircraft around the globe. The sikorsky s76 is a midsize, twinengine multirole helicopter, used for a wide range of applications including executivevip transport, offshore oil, search and rescue operations, emergency medical services and government services.
Sikorsky aircraft s76b specifications technical data. Sikorsky, a lockheed martin company proudly presents a variety of s76d helicopters for immediate purchase. President eisenhower was the first american president to use a helicopter s58. This helicopter type is mostly in operation with civil operators for executive passenger transport vip, emergency medical service ems, search and rescue operations sar and offshore passenger and material transportation. The aircraftwhich was rated for singlepilot instrument operationfeatures a composite main rotor system that delivers enhanced performance, active noise canceling and vibration control, and a pair of turbomeca arriel 2s1 engines with full authority digital engine control. Software for sikorsky s76d eases pilot workload flying. The sikorsky s 76 helicopter advance demonstrator of operators workload shadow had a singlepilot advanced cockpit grafted to its nose. The first of four prototypes n762sa was flown on march 1977, and the first fully certificated ifr production aircraft was delivered to air logistics of lafayette.
Flightsafetys matrix system is used for both pilot and maintenance training. The sikorsky s1 was the first fixed wing aircraft design by igor sikorsky. Forward executive seating area lh and rh writing tables. This document provides a history and description of the s76 and s92. Everything you need to know about n762d sikorsky s76d cn 761002 including aircraft data, history and photos. The original concept of the lhx program was to produce a oneman helicopter that could do more than a twoman aircraft. Sikorskys product history is full of many crowning achievements in aviation, including the first helicopter civilian rescue performed by jimmy viner november 29, 1945. The luxurious cabin of the sikorsky s76 is perfect to conduct meetings or simply relax with your group. In order to deliver a personalized, responsive service and to improve the site, we remember and store information about how you use it.
Planesayling aviation limited new sikorsky s76d deluxe. Aircraft bluebook helicopter sikorsky sikorsky s76. You can purchase printed editions, cds and dvds here. December 18, 2009, the first s76d helicopter airframe has entered production on the assembly line at aero vodochody aero in the czech republic in preparation for the customer deliveries planned to begin in 2011 the first s76d helicopter airframe serial number 761004 had its fuselage joined and then entered final. Press release february 20, 2015 richmond, va heloair is pleased to announce that the first of this year it signed a long term management agreement with a fortune 500 company to manage, maintain and fly a new sikorsky s76d exclusively for that company. The sikorsky s76 is an american mediumsize commercial utility helicopter, manufactured by the sikorsky aircraft corporation.
The thales topdeck cockpit in the s76d is based on the control and display system originally developed for the airbus a380. Heloair took delivery of the new helicopter on january 25th. In february 1910 work began on the pusher configured biplane powered by a 15 hp 11 kw anzani threecylinder, aircooled engine. Thi pag doe no contai expor controlle technica data sikorsky aircraft corporation proudly presents s 76d helicopter serial number 7610 for purchase. These unique helicopters were purpose built and have been meticulously maintained since completion.