Novel internal sensors for helicopter main rotor gearboxes

Matthew Greaves, Lionel Tauszig, David Mba, Faris Elasha

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Abstract

Since the 1980s, the use of onboard sensors for helicopter health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) has been increasingly popular for benefits of enhanced safety. However, despite these successes, recent accidents, such as that to G-REDL, have raised questions about the efficacy and limitations of HUMS systems. This paper presents an overview of an EASA-funded project looking into the use of internal sensors in helicopter main rotor gearboxes for the improved detection of incipient damage. It details the process of: Reviewing the failure modes; selecting a sensing technology; lab-scale testing of the sensor and wireless transmission; and implementation and successful full-scale testing of a prototype system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication40th European Rotorcraft Forum 2014
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherRoyal Aeronautical Society
Pages1011-1022
Number of pages12
Volume2
ISBN (Electronic)9781510802568
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event40th European Rotorcraft Forum, ERF 2014 - Southampton, United Kingdom
Duration: 2 Sept 20145 Sept 2014

Conference

Conference40th European Rotorcraft Forum, ERF 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CitySouthampton
Period2/09/145/09/14

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Instrumentation
  • Control and Systems Engineering

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