Helicopter wire strike cutter

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1992-11-24

1994-02-15

Look, Edward K.

Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e., impellers)

Protective screen or guard

Water or marine propellers

416146R, 244 1711, B64C 2700

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052861708

ABSTRACT:
A helicopter strike wire cutting apparatus extending from the fuselage of the helicopter to the rotor blades for cutting wires that strike the helicopter during flight. The cutting apparatus includes cutting edges along the rotor control rods and can be arranged to direct a strike wire toward the midpoint of the rod. A second embodiment having cutting edges on a drum rotating with the rotor is also disclosed.

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Operators Manual TM55-1520-237-10.

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