The exec series was further developed into the rotorway a600 talon, which replaced the exec in production. Tt 185 hours, eng 820 to run, dual fadec 160 hp injected. Rotorway fully articulated 3 blade rotorhead system. The first model was the exec 90, which introduced two important new concepts to the kit helicopter market. Rotorway sells people a dream that they will be able to build and fly their own helicopter. The exec 162f, with some improvements to the fadec system and the acis, is.
The exec 162f is produced by rotorway international, the worlds oldest and largest kit helicopter company. Where to find parts for rotorways home of rotorway. Rotorway fully articulated 3 blade rotorhead system 3d cad. It is 22 long nosetotail with a 25 rotor span, will take off and land at 7,000 elevation and has a 10,000 flight ceiling. The high time rotorway owners hightime for rotorway pilots seems to be in the 250500 hour range told me they typically go 20 hours with no other maintenance necessary than thorough preflight. New 2place rotorway exec 162f helicopter kit this is not a used helicopter for sale but a topoftheline kit that is simple to build and fly. Rotorway exec 162 f aircraft for sale gbp 65,001 ec. The exec 162fs powerplant is the most advanced in the industry, utilizing the very latest, fully automated, digital electronic control system known as fadec. The maintenance schedule for the exec162f is very aggressive. Would you consider building and flying a rotorway a600 talon, improved with the suggestions from the owners group. Robinson governor conversion with preset rotor speed of 102% and a beep switch so you can select from 97% to 104% if you are landing in mud, swamps or snow these are perfect for the job.
The rotorway exec line is a successful kit helicopter concept that took off in the early 1990s. The exec 162fs powerplant is the most advanced in the industry, utilizing the very latest, fully automated, digital electronic control system known as. May 28, 2017 2007 162f, 40 tt airframe and engine, intercom, phase i complete. The exec 162f provides style, speed, comfort, safety, reliability, proven performance and an awardwinning design. First, the exec had a slim and good looking fuselage design, which is still associated with rotorway helicopters today. Rotorway, which had 40 employees in mid2003, offers flight orientation and maintenance training, and customer service programme. Therefore the a600 talon seems like a really mature design.
They have pictures in their ads of flying to that hidden fishing hole with a buddy. Not a very flattering training blog just thought i should correct the author on a few points, the rotorway exec 90 is not the oldest version rotorway in the uk there are a couple scorpions then you have the exec the exec 90, 162f and now the a600 talon, the exec 90 has more than adequate power with full fuel and weight so if you are struggling with power issues you either have an older. The exec 162f is the latest in the exec series of helicopters manufactured by rotorway international. Drive train the drive train is a series of reduction pulleys and sprockets that transmit power from the engine to the main rotor system. It is claimed to be somewhat easier to handle in emergencies than its size would suggest. Rotorway international exec 90 maintenance manual the rotorway exec 90 maintenance manual has been designed to provide the owneroperator the lowest operating cost possible while maintaining the flight characteristics and safety of their helicopter. Yes it was a rotorway exec 162f that was featured on the series.
Mogasavgasmicroair 76 com, t2000 txpdr, garmin 296. This site is dedicated to the rebuild and continual modification of my 1988 rotorway exec. The people i have talked to who own rotorway helicopters seem to work on them more than an hour for each hour they fly. Seems like rotorway has build kits a long time, and every new model builds upon the last one with small improvements. Rotorway exec 162f helicopter development history, photos. The tubing is aircraft industry standard 4 chrome moly. The complete startup procedure for a rotorway exec 162f le mise en route pour le rotorway exec 162 hdf.
Electrical system page 37 battery, digital display monitor, engine control unit ecu, ignition module, manbaro pressure sensor, 9 pin cable, fuse. Some people would rather work on their aircraft than fly so it works for them. Maintenance is kept to a minimum as it is designed to incorporate high performance with maximum reliability. Rotorway fully articulated 3 blade rotorhead system 3d. Executive 90 specifications, cabin dimensions, speed. May 11, 2016 the complete startup procedure for a rotorway exec 162f le mise en route pour le rotorway exec 162 hdf. Currently, it has incorporated all the updates of a 162f model with the exception of a 1. The moving wheels were reengineered with push pin attachment instead of hooks, makes moving helicopter. Nov 26, 2004 in addition, a secondversion software package has recently been implemented in the fadec system that will give the pilot specific engine parameters, pre, post and during flight. Developed by david domanske in association with don hillberg, the jetexec is a simple but very smart modification that would bring the rotorway exec 90 kit helicopter into the modern age. Contact richard hawk hawk racing llc, friend of owner located gilmer, tx united states telephone.
Rotorway exec 90 helicopter development history, photos. Only 150 hours on this professionally built exec 162f. Airframe the airframe is constructed of various size tubes consisting of geometric shapes which will allow the airframe to flex at key areas during operation and still maintain a high structural integrity. This model features an updated fadec system, an allglass cockpit, a cogbelt replacing the primary drive chain, and a larger landing gear, among other features. Rotorway international exec 162f maintenance manual 6 rev. In july 2007, rotorway announced the development of the a600 talon.
When properly installed, it will hold the engine speed at 4250 rpm with less than 1% variation. Unfollow rotorway helicopters to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. My most recent upgrade is the installation of the talon a600n engine. Would you consider building and flying a rotorway a600 talon, improved. To view rotorway and piston helicopter available, please check out our aircraft for sale for descriptions and photos or place a listing of your aircraft. The rotorway owners group rog forum for the comaraderie and the incredible wealth of knowledge and support provided by the web site and its members. This project started with the purchase of a standard exec 152 in september of 2005. The exec 90 also utilized a unique drive system, eliminating an expensive transmission, metal chip detectors and possible inflight failures. The kit comes complete with everything necessary to install it on your exec 162f or exec 90. In addition, a secondversion software package has recently been implemented in the fadec system that will give the pilot specific engine parameters, pre, post and during flight. The exec 90 was the only pistonpowered helicopter at the time to utilize an asymmetrical airfoil for improved autorotation characteristics and safety.
According to rotorway, this setup makes the 162f one of the most advanced piston helicopters on the market today, either experimental or certificated. There are a lot of systems in helicopters and most helicopters require a. We have 1 rotorway exec 162f manual available for free pdf download. First, the exec had a slim and good looking fuselage design, which is. Rotorway exec 162f kyle helicopter desktop wood model regular free shipping. Rotorway tells me they are many ships flying beyond 500 and hours. Rotorway exec 162f maintenance manual pdf download. All existing rotorway throttle control cable, linkage, etc. Petes rotorwayjetexec helicopter page n105ps its done original construction page progress pictures first 40 hours top 10 reasons t62t32 turbine first turbine start. Most of the people who buy the kits, have no prior aviation experience.
The rotorway scorpion design was updated with an aluminum tail and full fiberglass cockpit enclosure to become the exec. This is a rotor head design for primarily the rotorway jet exec airframe. All maintenance must be signed off by a licensed helicopter engineer. Rotorway exec 162f grish excellent condition inside and out with great, white, dark green, silver paint scheme. The rotorway exec 162f maintenance manual has been designed to provide the owneroperator the lowest operating cost possible while maintaining the flight characteristics and safety of their helicopter. The exec 90 contained the ri 162 engine, and, unlike previous helicopter kits, much of the assembly, including the welding, was done at the factory. No transmissions, gear boxes or drive shafts are used. Print manual manualslib has more than 5 rotorway manuals checkout popular rotorway categories toy manuals.
Rotorway jetexec turbine powered kit helicopter redback. That mark is a lucky guy he got paid ill say that again paid to learn to fly a plane and built his own europa with full technical support off screen. Rotorway international exec 162f maintenance manual rev. The belly pan was split for easy maintenance without removal of struts. Installed in minuites and fits both 162f and talon gear.
Three years of research and development were undertaken to yield this new rotorway exec helicopter design, but it proved to be well worth it, the end product setting higher standards than ever before for kit aircraft, both fixedwing and helicopter designs. Maintenance manual rotorway exec 162f maintenance manual 91 pages. This is a microprocessor controlled electronic engine speed governing system that has been programmed specifically for the rw exec 162f, and exec 90. This pistonpowered rotorcraft utilizes the most sophisticated technology available with a fadec fully automated. The cost of money below assumes a conservative 5% interest rate lost opportunity. The exec 162f, with some improvements to the fadec system and the acis, is still being produced and sold by rotorway. This rotor head is designed as fully articulated, with hydraulic dampening, flap balancing, and lead lag dampening built into the head itself. In 1994, a fuel injection system with electronic ignition, and fadec was added to the exec 90, producing the exec 162f. Used rotorway helicopters in the international marketplace for used planes. Petes rotorway exec 162f kit helicopter converted to a kiss aviationsolar jet turbine jetexec. The exec 90 was developed in the early 1990s, it was, at the time, the only pistonpowered helicopter to utilize an. A manufacturer of kit aircraft helicopters, rotorway international was founded in 1961.
The completed exec 162f is a fullsize, two seat, piston engine helicopter with a top speed of 115 mph and a flying range of 180 miles. With all of this in place, the expected build time. Electronic governor for rotorway 162f and exec 90 helicopters. The exec 90 was developed in the early 1990s, it was, at the time, the only pistonpowered helicopter to utilize an asymmetrical airfoil for improved. This pistonpowered rotorcraft utilizes the most sophisticated technology available with a fadec fully automated digital electronic control system controlling and monitoring engine functions of the ri 162f fuelinjected power plant. Maintenance signoff and liability one of the benefits of a permit helicopter is that the owner should be able to do his own maintenance but this is not always an option because of liability restrictions.