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Cousre Code VA003

Typical RTB Equipment

• Vibration Transducers.
• Typical Transducer Construction.
• Sensitivity, Dynamic Range, Frequency Response.
• Mounting.
• Azimuth Sensors (Tachometers).
• Magnetic Pick Up.
• Optical Pick Up.
• Rotor Blade Trackers.

RTB Principles

• Tracking.
• Primary Adjustments - Main Rotor:
  • Pitch.
  • Weight (Mass).
  • Tab.
• Primary Adjustments - Tail Rotor:
  • ​Pitch
  • Weight (Mass).
• Secondary Effects (Adjustment Interaction).
  • ​Vertical/Lateral.
  • Radial/Axial.

RTB Process

• Preparation.
• RTB Survey.
• Data Acquisition.

Duration: 1 Day

Students: 4 to 8

Course Materials:

• HeliVibe Course Notes.
• Certificate of Attendance.