PROJECT INTRODUCTION

Robinson R22 carrier basically is to manoeuver the two bladed rotor wing aircraft on ground. It is because the aircraft was only design with skid and rear auxiliary wheels by the manufacturer. However, the aircraft needs large human effort by lift the aircraft and drag it. The lifting can be done by pressing the tail rod downward at the emphanage section of the helicopter. Therefore, the Robinson R22 Carrier is to be design to decrease the human effort while moving the the aircraft from one point to another without the power of engine. It would be an effective way of innovation for the aircraft ground handling task. This carrier also will not harm any part of the aircraft when installed to the helicopter.

                  Besides, our project is far more better than current carrier which is in service now. There are several points to be compare such as the size, weight, cost, space occupied, way of handling, installation, and quantity of material used.

PROJECT OBJECTIVE

     

The Robinson R22 Carrier is create by our team to take care and prolong the life span of the  institute’s property which the R22 light helicopter. Moreover, our project also can assist the institute management to get DCA approval by fullfill the DCA requirement in term of ground handling equipment. This carrier also will allow a better towing process with full of safety to the aircraft and person who handling the task. The Robinson R22 can be frequently use for tutorial purpose since there is carrier to mobile the helicopter anytime and anywhere. However, the Robinson R22 can be fully utilize by the aviation students and can prevent the helicopter from just being exhibit in the hangar.

PROJECT SCOPE

1.   Perform initial design of “Robinson R22 Helicopter Carrier” before proceed to computer aided drawing design software.

2.    Identified suitable material specification for the project.

3.    Performed inspection on material which will be used for the product.

4.  Start the fabrication activity which related to cutting process according to specification stated in the drawing.

5.   Start the arrangement of the component and tack weld all the parts as to change the product into main chassis.

6.   Do cleaning process  in all joining before non destructive testing perform by using Dye Penetrant Test.

7.    Installation of wheel and tyre in each of the lower arm.

8. Painting the product in order to give awerenes as the ground handling equipment must be in light colour.

9.    Product inspect and testing before used in R22 helicopter.

PROBLEM EXPLAINATION

    Problem identification refer to the aircraft ground handling operation whereby the

aircraft maintenance technology students have no proper training aid  during conducting the ground handling operation. Research found that the Robinson R22 helicopter needs large human effort by lift the aircraft and drag it.  This is because the aircraft was only design with the rear auxiliary wheels by the manufacturer.

       Therefore, an equipment  designed in order to be safe in use, reduce human effort during operation and avoid exceed of the aircraft limitation.