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1997

Eurocopter EC-155

AS.365N3 with wide 12-passenger fuselage, five-blade main rotor and improved avionics suite. Prot. FF 16 Jun. 1997. Redesignated EC-155.

R.Simpson "Airlife's Helicopter and Rotorcraft", 1998

Eurocopter EC-155

TYPE: Light utility helicopter.

PROGRAMME: Programme launched September 1996, as further development of Dauphin 2. Announced at 1997 Paris Air Show, when known as AS 365N4 Dauphin 2. First flight 17 June 1997 as conversion of DGV testbed F-WDFK (see AS 365N Dauphin 2); 1,000 flying hours achieved by February 1998. New, EC 155 designation revealed at HAI convention, February 1998. First production EC 155 (F-WWGZ) flew 11 March 1998. JAR certification received 9 December 1998. FAR certification was due late 1999. Certification for single pilot in IFR issued 25 January 2000.

CURRENT VERSIONS:

EC 155B: Baseline version; replaced in 2002; MTOW 4,800kg and Arriel 2C1 engines.

EC 155B1: Upgraded version from 2002; as described. Features include new engine cowlings, new hydraulic cooling system, chip detectors, cargo fire protection, jettisonable cockpit doors; fixed cockpit footsteps and Thales AHV 16 radar altimeter display. Available with standard Corporate, Offshore and Parapublic equipment packages.

EC 155B HTT: Helicoptere Tous Temps (all-weather helicopter). Technology demonstrator (F-WQEZ), first flown 15 October 2002, for evaluation of helicopter navigation, ground collision avoidance and autopilot systems, aimed at relaxation of rules for rotary-wing IFR operations. Equipment includes a GPS/DGPS-based position-finding system which communicates with a ground station at Eurocopter's Marignane facility; four-axis autopilot, permitting steep approaches in zero visibility; and a mission computer with database-stored terrain maps which manages three-dimensional flight plans, coupled with ground collision avoidance system, to ensure safe terrain clearance during en route flight in zero visibility, Mission information is displayed on two large cockpit displays with three-dimensional mapping. Eurocopter expects that the technologies being evaluated in the HTT will be incorporated in its range of helicopters from 2005.

CUSTOMERS: First customer, German Border Guard (Bundesgrenzschutz; BGS), ordered 13 for delivery between 16 March 1999 and 2000 and further two in February 2002 for delivery in 2003. German Interior Ministry ordered two for Baden-Wurttemberg regional government in February 2000 for delivery in March 2001; Hong Kong Government Flying Service ordered five of which last delivered 17 December 2002; firm orders stood at 33 by June 2000, of which eight were placed in 1999. Orders in 2000 totalled seven, six of which were placed by Shell Nigeria, whose first aircraft was delivered on 25 September 2001. Swedish Helicopter Service ordered three in June 2001 for delivery between October and December 2002. By October 2001, 44 had been ordered of which 18 were in service. First Nigerian example handed over 26 September 2001. Sales in 2001 totalled 13, including three for COHC (China), two for SFC (Vietnam) and three for SHS (Sweden). Further 13 purchased by BGS in February 2002.

DESIGN FEATURES: Compared to earlier Dauphin models, has bulged sliding cabin doors, redesigned cabin windows and 40% larger cabin area. Five-blade Spheriflex main rotor and 10-blade Fenestron rotor with unevenly spaced blades to reduce noise.

FLYING CONTROLS: As AS 365N.

STRUCTURE: As AS 365N.

LANDING GEAR: As AS 365N.

POWER PLANT: Two FADEŠ”-equipped Turbomeca Arriel 2C2 turboshafts, each rated at 697kW for T-O, 645kW max continuous power and 780kW for 30 seconds. Standard fuel in six tanks, total capacity 1,257 litres; provision for auxiliary tank in baggage compartment, with capacity for 180 litres; or ferry tank in place of rear seats in cabin, capacity 460 litres; refuelling point above landing gear door on port side. Oil capacity 14 litres.

ACCOMMODATION: Standard accommodation for pilot and copilot or passenger in front, and three rows of four seats to rear; high-density seating for one pilot and up to 14 passengers; VIP configurations for between four and eight persons in addition to pilot; 12 cabin seats in offshore version, up to six stretchers in casevac role; one crew door and one large sliding door on each side; freight hold aft of cabin rear bulkhead, with door on both sides. Option of hinged cabin door on VIP versions.

SYSTEMS: Electrical system includes two starter/generators, each 160 A, 28 V DC and 43 Ah Ni/Cd battery. Duplicated hydraulic system. Optional 10 kVA alternator.

AVIONICS: Comms: Corporate: Twin Collins 422A VHF/AM; Collins TDR 94D transponder; NAT AA20-431 passenger address system; Team BA 1920 passenger interphone. Kannad 406AF ELT. Optional Maritime NPX 138, Collins HF 9100 HF/SSB and Collins TDR 94D transponder; Racal CPT 609 ELT. Offshore: Twin Collins 422A; TRD 94D; NPX 138 standard; AA20-431; BA 1920; Kannad 406. Optional second TDR 94D and CPT 609. Parapublic: Twin Collins 422A; TDR 94D; AA20-431; BA 1920; Kannad 406. Optional NPX 138, HF 9100, CPT 609.
Radar: Corporate: Telephonics RDR 2000 with VRU. Offshore: Telephonics RDR 1400C standard; RDR 2000 optional replacement. Parapublic: RDR 1400C.
Flight: Corporate: Universal UNS-1D flight management system. Twin Collins VIR 432 VOR/ILS; Collins DME 442; Collins ADF 462. Optional Honeywell CAS 66A TCAS, Euroaviomcs Euronav 3 moving map, Racal V 694 voice alerting system. Offshore: UNS-1D; Twin Collins VIR 432; DME 442; ADF 462. Optional Trimble TNL 2101 (replacing UNS-1D), Bendix CAS 66A TCAS, Euronav 3, V 694. Parapublic: UNS-1D; Twin VIR 432; DME 442; ADF 462. Optional CAS 66A, Euronav 3, V 694.
Instrumentation: As AS 365N, but optional eighth MFD available (152 x 203mm) for mission equipment display.
Mission: German Border Guard aircraft to have Hellas obstacle warning system.

EQUIPMENT: Standard role packages, included in equipped weight, comprise:
Corporate: Air conditioning, hinged cabin doors, fin and belly strobe lights, retractable passenger steps both sides, improved soundproofing and carpets.
Offshore: Windscreen washer, high-intensity lights, emergency flotation gear, strobe lights, liferaft stowage and improved soundproofing.
Parapublic: Air Equipment SAR hoist (272kg, 90m), Spectrolab SX-16 searchlight to port, strobe lights, loudhailer and siren, rappelling rope stays, improved soundproofing and 12 cabin seats.

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Eurocopter EC-155

Technical data for Eurocopter EC-155

Main rotor diameter: 12.6m, fenestron diameter: 1.10m, length with rotors turning: 14.30m, fuselage length: 12.71m, height to top of rotor head: 3.64m, overall height (tip of fin): 4.35m, max take-off weight: 4850kg, empty weight: 2615kg, external payload: 1600kg, never-exceed speed: 324km/h, max cruising speed: 267km/h, econ cruising speed at FL60: 270km/h, service ceiling, IGE: 4570m, hovering ceiling, IGE: 2290m, hovering ceiling, OGE: 2365m, range with standard fuel: 785km, endurance with standard tanks: 4h

Eurocopter EC-155

Comments
endrias, e-mail, 08.03.2012reply

If it is on the market what is the price? and what are the answers for the questions of Torah?

Marcus, e-mail, 05.02.2010reply

Please could you provide me with the same information as Christopher and Toray. What is the Burn Rate on the EC 155 B1.

Thank you

Marcus

Christopher, e-mail, 01.10.2008reply

I have the same questions as torah.

1. altitude of flight envelope for take off and landing?
2. Altitude of flight envelope for re-starting engines?
3. Altitude of flight envelope on cruise?
4. Temperature at flight (max and minimum?
5. Temperature at take off (max and minimum)?
6. Wind limitation for starting the rotor?
7. Wind limitation for take off and landing (on ground and on offshore platforms)?
8. Wind limitation for rear wind?
9. Wind limitation for side wind?
10. Maximum slope gradients for landing /take-off?
11. Maximum slope for starting and stopping the rotor?
12. Maximum slope for landing /take-off with rotor turning?
13. Maximum slope in relation to the plantforms movements (offshore operation)?
14. Maximum pitch /roll /heave limitations (platform landing)?

Let me know if you can help. Thanks

Nimal daud, e-mail, 14.06.2008reply

I would like to know the height of the rotor blade of the eurocopter AS 365N to ground level when the rotor is spinning at idle,ex: before gear is engaged for takeoff and how low will the rotor droop at this stage to the nose of the heli and what is the proper emplaning and deplaning procedure when the rotor is turning.Must the pilot be at the controls when the rotor is turning.Thank you for your help

fajar, e-mail, 19.03.2008reply

please send me photo or video ec 155b1 when flotation gear explode. when this happen, can we used the sliding door for evacuate? caused we still confused, afraid if the sliding doors hit the rear flotation gear

Frank, e-mail, 05.03.2008reply

Is this machine still on the market for sale and what is the price?

torah, e-mail, 22.06.2007reply

can u give me more details about EC 155B1 expecially aboout fligth envelope.
i have several question about this :
1. altitude of flight envelope for take off and landing?
2. Altitude of flight envelope for re-starting engines?
3. Altitude of flight envelope on cruise?
4. Temperature at flight (max and minimum?
5. Temperature at take off (max and minimum)?
6. Wind limitation for starting the rotor?
7. Wind limitation for take off and landing (on ground and on offshore platforms)?
8. Wind limitation for rear wind?
9. Wind limitation for side wind?
10. Maximum slope gradients for landing /take-off?
11. Maximum slope for starting and stopping the rotor?
12. Maximum slope for landing /take-off with rotor turning?
13. Maximum slope in relation to the plantforms movements (offshore operation)?
14. Maximum pitch /roll /heave limitations (platform landing)?
i can't find the answer for that question. Can u help me?
Thanks for your help and information.

Torah

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