ideal storage conditions?

[scrapper]

If one is buildig a hanger / storage facility in the N US.
What would be ideal, what is important.

dehumidifier? keep heath above 50 degrees?

Other ideas?

Thanks
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[9121u]

dream hanger hanger is a 30X30 and12FT high with16 ft wide and 10ft high door.eliminates blade removal. heated concrete floor and radiant heaters.they heat what ever is in the garage. for that winter flying.a nice big couch to sit on and look at your magnificence brantly and keep it covered up also when your done with it.PA is a bad state for trying to keep something from rusting or corroding. like tho es very important bearings and other things that U rely on when you up there flying.remember take care of it. it will take of you...2191u.. tom

[fixnfly]

If anyone wants one i've got a 20w x 10h garage door for sale for 400.00 Bill Mott 570-729-7006

[9121u]

Perfect door for that dream hanger i described and a very good price.these sizes are expensive...2191u..tom

[scrapper]

N PA and similar more northern mid Atlantic states are classified as a humid continental climate. My operating area is 75% 70-85 temp range summer, 25-45 winters, humid air fall/spring winter- near constant moist air can’t be good..

I think we had a thread on this before, I am guessing 55+ dry would be a good hanger climate, but would be kinda expensive to maintain all winter. Our Chrysler Twn /Cntry’s muffler lasted 7 yrs and 70k miles I think because it is used for long trips only, fully heated or left cold vs. heating/cooling and drawing in moisture.

Tom is the corrosion risk to body parts or bearings etc? Would leaving it cold in winter except say on wkends when in use, warming the hangar( you mentioned prior, its good to have gear boxes warm) be OK?

Seems vulnerable, how would one even know if bearings, transmission et al were corroding?

As always, I apologize for my greeneess.
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[9121u]

I THINK this a very good question and kinda hard to answer. all bearings are on condition as it states in your maintenance manual but most mechanics fail to check them on annual inspection [[[not picking on any mech]]]at least a 300 or 400 hr one any how. I have never seen this logged in any log books that i have seen. any how you have to start out with good bearings first of all .corroding does not happen over night its over the months of A aircraft sitting around oil gear lubs exc.... drains off and leaves the top of bearings exposed to moisture then you get a partial pitted bearing.i like to run my stuff at least once a month or so. SO this does not happen but it still can happen.. Some don't agree with that process.but every one does things differently. all helicopters are designed to operate in very cold weather.but its better to have it wormed up[[ but not required]]that's up to the pilot in command. its like throwing that helicopter in giant tub of syrup and starting it up kindaaa.hope this helps SCRAP maybe others can voice there thoughts.about this subject

[scrapper]

bro-law retired mechanic for NY state, 2 yr degree and 30 yrs exp. He is always stressing the same understanding to me,
cold cold crankcases, gear boxes, really put stress on moving parts until warmed up. Primarily he pushed running a tractor
or auto at very low RPMs for 5 min until the oils have loosened up.

Seems to me, if someone pays comprehsnesive attention to these little details, it really improves
safety and machine longevity parameters.

Got to luv the machine, not just fly it!

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[9121u]

I think that you are going to be a great owner.and a proud one at that... you rarely find a person that ask about important questions like these on the form. and it is fun jus to own a helicopter.this is my 2nd brantly.i just love them.wouldn't be with out one... even tho i don't fly very much.its fun to own and to play around with .... so keep asking questions... its keeps this form alive....thanks 2191u ...tom

[scrapper]

Just for fun, a story, I have this uncle, 96 yrs old. My aunt, 95, family had some contact with Teddy Rosevelt
a generation before her.

My uncle has all the equipment, checklists, at teh ready!for a 3 month trip to teh Amazon similar to the one
Teddy took long long ago. He lives that out keeps him going I suspect he realizes now
it niot going to heppen ,but fun.

I, on the other s r hand am 100% serious on this, going to get my medical IIi in jan and
then just need to complete an important transaction, and then I am there.

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