Steamly S2-S/Systems

SECTION 2. SYSTEMS

1 Helicopter

1.1 General

The Shergood Steamly S2-S is a single-engine steam-turbine powered helicopter. It employs a closed-loop steam system consisting of a boiler, a steam turbine, a condenser and a water reservoir. A fuel oil burner in the boiler provides the heat to produce steam which is then directed into the turbine through the throttle valve. Steam exiting the turbine is passed through a condenser with twin engine powered cooling fans.

1.2 Gross Weight

The maximum gross weight is 2,100 pounds.

1.3 Main Instrument Panel

Figure 1: Main instrument panel

1. DME	2. RMI	3. Attitude Indicator	4. Tail-Number plate
5. Airspeed Indicator	6. Altimeter	7. Radio Altimeter	8. Checklist
9. Fuel Indicator Selector	10. Fuel Indicator Test	11. Fuel Indicator	12. Turn/Slip Indicator
13. RPM Indicator	14. Manifold Pressure	15. HOBBS Time	16. #2 VOR
17. VSI	18. #1 VOR	19. 8-Day Clock	20. Tail Wheel Lock