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DESIGN: UniCopter ~ Instruments

Outside Helicopters:

Robinson R-22:

	VSI Rate-of-Climb Indicator	Main Gearbox Temp Light
	Airspeed Indicator	Main Gearbox Chip Light
	Dual Rotor & Engine Tachometer	Tail Gearbox Chip Light
	Sensitive Altimeter w/Millibar or In-Hg	Rotor Brake Engagement Light
	Manifold Pressure Guage	Starter Engaged Light
	Low Voltage Light	Clock
	Low Oil Pressure Light	Magnetic Compass
	Low Fuel Light	Cylinder Head Temp Guage
	Low Rotor RPM Light & Horn	Oil Temp & Press Guages
	Digital OAT Guage	Ammeter
	Carb Air Temp Guage	Hourmeter

Pictures and Notes on ~ Robinson R22 Instrumental Panel

UniCopter:

Notes:

The pusher engine is further from the instrument panel than the tractor engine is, therefore it may be advantageous to use electrically driven instruments

There are three gearboxes. Perhaps they might have a common oil supply.

Engine Instrument Notes:

Consider dual use engine instruments to save weight and console space.

Oil pressure / temperature
Cylinder head / exhaust gas temperatures (for all 4 cylinders)
Ammeter / voltmeter

Transmission Instrument Notes:

One common temperature gauge?

One common chip detector??

Last Revised: October 27, 2004