JOSEPH THOMAS BUCKEL
Pilots at Hunters Hl Dr, Wildwood, MO
License number
Missouri A0243945
Issued Date
Oct 2016
Expiration Date
Oct 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
426 Hunters Hill Dr, Wildwood, MO 63017
Professional information
Blade Static Balancing Fixture
US Patent:
5824897, Oct 20, 1998
Filed:
Aug 15, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/700736
Inventors:
Norman L. Beachum - Foristell MO
Joseph T. Buckel - Chesterfield MO
James Qin - Chesterfield MO
Charles I. Clark - Florissant MO
Joseph T. Buckel - Chesterfield MO
James Qin - Chesterfield MO
Charles I. Clark - Florissant MO
Assignee:
Avion, Inc. - Bridgeton MO
International Classification:
G01M 112
US Classification:
73456
Abstract:
The invention discloses a helicopter rotor blade static balancing fixture. First, the blade is rooted to provide a basis for accurate station or spanwise measurements. Then, weight information is measured by the load cells, and the distance from the weight measurement to the leading edge of the blade is measured by linear transducers, respectively, and communicated to a computer. The computer calculates the spanwise moment, compares the calculated value to the factory standard spanwise moment, and calculates and displays a recommended weight adjustment. The computer calculates the chordwise moment, compares the calculated value to the factory standard chordwise moment, and calculates and displays a recommended weight adjustment.