High-Survivable Transmission System
Abstract
The purpose of this program was to design, fabricate, and test an integrated survivable transmission system for the AH-1G/Q helicopter that would be capable of operation for 60 minutes following the loss of the normal lubrication system. Utilizing the results of previous contractual research efforts, an engineering analysis was performed which produced a design that included an emergency lubrication system in conjunction with some improved components. One transmission which incorporated the design modifications was fabricated and tested. The test program included an emergency lubrication test run in which a ballistic hit resulting in total loss of the main lubrication system was simulated, and the transmission was run on emergency lubrication at 950 input horsepower (85% of takeoff horsepower) with 25 horsepower through the tail rotor until failure occurred. The transmission ran 4.0 hours following the loss of the normal lubrication system. After 4.0 hours of emergency running, the teeth of the lower sun gear were stripped off, resulting in complete loss of the mast torque and termination of the test. The design concept for the high- survivable transmission (HST) system tested during this program appears to be more than adequate to provide 60 minutes of transmission operation following the loss of the normal lubrication system. Test results indicate that the transmission could have operated indefinitely if the emergency oil had not leaked past the input seal.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA025930
Entities
People
- David J. Richardson
Organizations
- Bell Flight