How to Fix an Air Conditioning System on the PC-12 Aircraft
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- Today we learn how to fix the vapor cycle air conditioning system on a Surf Air Pilatus PC-12. Follow along as I change the DC electric motor that drives the compressor for the VCCS. Stick around to the end for a few updates.
James when I retire next year, I am sending you all my avionics tools.
I'll pay shipping. That would be hugely appreciated.
Better than his bargain basement toolkit, i'm amazed the employer doesn't supply them or offer them with an allowance.
no worries bro, i remember when i first started working at the regionals, low wages and barely could afford the proper tooling for the job. Keep up the videos I do enjoy watching them.
Did you guys actually do it after?
pdc451
It’s been a year after all
Hey James!
Do you still post your work content somewhere? I find your aircraft maintenance videos very educating and interesting. I am also applying for aircraft technician school in my country and I hope by using your knowledge in videos, I will get in there! :)
Hey Sami! I've stopped posting videos for now (I'll be back at some point) right now focusing on my flying career.
James thank you man your videos always motivated me to get my a&p licence and luckily i get it on 2020. And please come back.
Dude I’m from Detroit keep posting videos Im going to school and I need this!!!!
im you from 2 years ago rn
litterally just finished my hydraulics and air conditioning unit and saw this video come out ahaha , keep up the good work james!
I know I'll never win but more giveaways for sure. Setting up the table scene...perfect edit :)
Love the no takeoff sound clip on your high-speed taxi.
My Guess is the pilots left that motor on above 18K feet and the thin air caused arcing. Just my 2 cents.
I'm amazed by how you know your stuff so well!
Future A&P (Just got into airframe!) Love these videos, keeps me inspired hope one day I can work somewhere as cool as Surf air
Hey thanks fixed the air conditioning on my plane thanks to this video!
Hello, I'm watching from France, and I really like your videos, I'll try to help translate so french people can acess your videos in an easiest way (As I'm bilingual it's easy for me)
That's awesome! Thank you!
Watching your vlogs makes me remember of one the best times in my life, working on PC12's. Still have a soft spot for Pilatus products...!!
Rest in peace my man. You will be missed by many.
Wow that's a brand new 2016 PC12. And the VCCS is already down ... I smiled also when I was told why the rear hatch is like that.
Nice video !
It's from 2014! About 630 hours on the motor at time of failure
Great videos and explanation of what goes off at your work place James keep them coming and thanks
Excellent video man! Thanks for adding more technical details. Stoked to get into A&P school next year! Thank you again the advice you gave me.
Hey man! What’s been your experience with a flaps CAWS that won’t extinguish even after QRH procedure in flight and on the ground including the reset behind the copilots seat? Thank you, love your vids!
I own the exact same car! 97 Civic dx sedan in silver with a 5 speed
Hi James, you forgot to tell the audience while replacing the motor it is a good idea to inspect the fan blade and clean due to motor brush black dust residue. Also, clean the area and cover prior installing motor. I noticed the black lines on the back of your arms. Clean, clean, clean... 🤪
Bro.im aircraft maintenance..i wish to apply ur company..
Doing a great job James!!Will help inspire a lot of people out there!
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Hi James, nice video by the way. Just wondering how does the toilet in the PC12 secured, is it a seat rail holding it in place or there any other brackets if it doesn't involve any seat rails? Appreciated your help
This is so cool. Thank you for sharing this James, I really admire you bro. I’m trying to obtain an information packet from a college near me to learn more about becoming an Aircraft Mechanic. I know a couple of things because of you, but I’ve never worked with tools in my life... But I know I have finesse and the willingness to learn so I think I could really have a shot at this. With all that being said, I have a couple questions.
Were you in a similar situation to me, or were you already experienced somehow before attending the college program? I guess what I’m really asking is, does college teach you everything? I just don’t want to be that guy who’s unprepared lol.
As always, awesome video James! Learned a lot and am looking forward to the next one!
Thank you for explanation if possible could you explain for us the electrical system of pc 12 /45? thank you
James!
I’m currently in A&P school right now thanks to you. I watched these videos years ago and just remembered about your channel. Is there an Instagram or something that I can follow you on to keep up with your career? Thanks!
Hi James,
As an Avionics student, I found it really fascinating and very helpful . I will be On-Job Training(OJ T) in a week time. I can't wait for that moment. Great video....keep it up. Thanks, all the way from Papua New Guinea.
Your videos are superb mate! Hope all's going wonderfully in your life!!
Thank you for this content! I fly them,bit seriously appreciate learning more about the aircraft I fly
Hi a watching your vlog can u us u something. Wat is the standard refrigerant pressure for the aircraft. Thnks I like your vlog pls help me if I us u something about aircraft.
Hey Jsmes...wath about a video related with flight control actuators....
8:24 "looks so shiny" lol, ye olde Krylon overhaul.
Nigga
Excellent job James. I loved that propane soldering pen you did the shrinking tube with. Can't wait to begin my A&P in September. I love your videos and hopefully if time allows, it i would been glad to see more future uploads on your channel.
Best regards
Thanks Thomas and good luck with school. Unfortunately I've been too busy to make videos lately. Hopefully things slow down soon and i can catch up on some editing!
There may have been some arching with the brushes I feel like the generator springs were not holding It down correctly
nicely explained the replacement of motor.When will the pressure switch operate?.
That's a bad ass little A/C unit,,, would like one for my hot rod.
Great video! I've been doing aircraft maintenance in the Air Force for 5 years in Northern California. I enjoy watching your videos as I will be entering the civilian work force next year as a a&p
Congrats Tyler! Thanks for your service and I wish you a successful civilian career
Go to your local FAA office and see if you can get airframe or powerplant signed off based off your experience in the Air Force. I hope im not too late.
Hey how has the transition been? I am just about to go in to follow the same path!
I’m 16 and trying to get a head start on air craft mechanic what do you suggest I do, also can I attend any university and still try to go after this career
The amount of detail was great James! Thanks for another great video! Giveaways are great!
thank you for the awesome videos, I learn so much from these.
Are those grade 5 automotive bolts on an aircraft at 9:37?
Whatever happened to this guy very very smart
You were braving towing the aircraft alone
Man where are you? 5 years ago was your last video.
So you have MAINTENANCE ENGINEER LICENCE and PILOT LICENCE TOO....that's great...bring up new skills and knowledge abt ame
Really great video thank you!
Have you quit making videos?
RIP James. Fly high
when will you upload again james
Are those strippers even legal?
only for a lap dance :)
Negative ghost rider
N819SA is currently at our hangar in Rock Hill SC!
Awesome! Who's operating it?
can you do a video on stick shaker test. thanks
Huh. I'm kinda surprised that non-ratcheting wire crimpers are allowed. It's rather hard to ensure the integrity of a crimp made with pliers. But than again, you're just using them for a simple control wire here.
Yeah motor brushes get insanely hot and I wouldn't be surprised if there was a good amount of arcing from the way that brush looks.
For the wire strippers you might want to consider a set like these: www.amazon.com/dp/B005LW0160/
I guess they take some getting used to, but I think the one size fits all approach might be nice for your use.
Great work, was getting anxious for another video from you!
BTW, what pen light is it that you have? Looks like it would be the perfect size for my tool kit.
yeah i think it was arcing too. also the shop supplies ratcheting crimpers
Looks like a commutator pad lost connection to a winding. This causes the current to go crazy high. Commutator pads get hot and if the wire isn't staked or high temperature brazed correctly, they fail. 600 hours could also mean brush wear.
Hi bro! Nice video.... this one is good for sharing knowledge in our field. I'll try to make a good video like yours.. this one is a good inspiration...😉
Just got a job at a regional airline working on erj175 can't wait to start, watches these videos to see how it is working thanks
Jon bLaze compass? Skywest?
I do not know if you do; but students need to see your maintenance manual instructions for the repair you are doing. FAA requires that, correct. take care.
nice car you cant kill them
Cool video. Reminded me that I replaced a identical motor couple weeks ago on a Cessna M2, but the reason was that his thermal switch was damaged and we couldn't swap to a brand new since only the manufacturer can open the drive motor and replace inside parts. Nice recording James, and excellent explanation during the task, you're videos are awesome! Cheers from Brazil, my friend.
Great video. Record more videos explaning the systems of pc12, its easier to see the system working itself than just reading in the manuals, with specifics words than most of time we dont understand. 🙏🏼
Great video. By all means do more giveaways from parts old tools anything connected to your trade. Keep the videos coming.
Nice video James..... I'm fresh AIM school. Please can u show me safty wire staff ?
My younger brother is a major fan of that car. Drove the wheels off of two of them, good investment.
Hello.
Are you working now on Pilatus?
Yeah occasionally
Crimped connections? I would have thought they were soldered for high current devices.
Well put Jim!
I guess so, it's the same in the auto industry everything is crimped, apparently NASA splice wires then solder, so space craft are different to planes
I really like your videos ,keep going .
Mechanic from Taiwan
You know you are not supposed to stand on the top of the ladder. You are nice to make these videos for students.
I need a rebuilt motor for my pc12 air conditioner. where is the best place to get one?
Did u take the aircraft joy riding at end of vid? Awesome!
Nice vid man
Try working on a Twin Otter in the middle of nowhere at 3 in the morning in January during a snow storm, that’s when your A&P skills are put to the test. Sunny CA at an FBO, child’s play.......
I spent some time working as an AOG engine tech in Detroit... I'll pass on that
Don't you just hate it when someone steps on the A/C duct, gets damaged, and would have to get a replacement from France?
Ours is pretty hard to step on and the replacement would come from Denver or Switzerland. But yeah I know what you mean ;)
Really enjoy the extra information . Alot I didnt know about .
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James are you still working at the same company miss your videos.
very good mechanic work ,i also had a 97 civic best car i ever owned
You okay, man? It seems like you are being pressured to make a step-by-step video. where as you normally get all artsy with it and gloss over most of the details. Either way, I appreciate what you are doing and giving us all inspiration. Thanks!
Haha just trying something new. I've had a lot of requests for more technical details. Maybe I over did it a bit though.
Hey James, I'm an A&P student in Eugene Oregon and I've been binge watching your videos. After watching most of them I'm a little overwhelmed with all that you know and work on. Im kind of worried about if i will need to remember everything from school or not. I mean you would probably know first hand about what you need to know and remember from A&P school. Should i just continue on with school and focus on one certain thing once i get a job or an internship? because im not sure ill be able to remember everything. your advice would be awesome. Love the videos, theyre all im watching right now. Take care.
What's up dude. Did you ever get out of school? Are you looking for work? There's a lot of opportunities in the AP world right now. I'm currently trying to find people to fill some positions in the Cincinnati OH area and Vegas.
nice car, I have a 97 Toyota Camry. My wife has the nicer car, but being a mechanic mine is way more reliable. good job on not getting a brand new car. btw great videos. I'm working at a dealership now in Memphis, while going to AMT school at night. we may work together in the future.
Thats awesome Mike! I respect your motivation working and taking night classes. Thats a busy schedule. You'll love working on planes - generally speaking they are a lot easier than cars. Just my opinion
Woops
OLA SOU MECANICO DE AERONAVES NO BRASIL TENHO MUITA EXPERIENCIA COM AERONAVES PT6 , TENHO CARTEIRA DE MECANICO DO BRASIL (ANAC ) , NAO TENHO FAA , MAIS PRETENDO TIRAR , QUAL SERIA POSIBILIDADE DA SURF AIR ME CONTRATAR PARA TRABALHAR ?
You need an A&P licence to work at Surf Air
Obrigado James , mas gostaria de saber se não me contratariam sem o A&P como auxiliar, para posteriormente eu tirar o A& P , pois eu já tenho as habilitações do brasil e para conseguir o A& P é só fazer a prova .
why don't you use a headlight? One of the LED things you wear on your head?
I find the one I use gets uncomfortable after a while
I know what you mean. Snap-on did/do one at Costco that is comfortable and reasonanbly priced. Great vids by the way.
Hi!
Today I learned that the black box is orange? And there is more room to work in the hell hole than anywhere else on the plane that I have seen so far. Also cute haircut babe.
Miss you bro. Love the videos. Sorry I'm so slow to watch them now a days. Farm life.
haircut was particularly awful this time around. yeah its orange not black. trump orange. and youre right, the hell hole is pretty comfy on this plane
I like your videos man!! But i like more the music !! ;)
You my boy James!
smurf air
awesome guy, thanks for sharing these maintenance videos
Hey what's up brother I'm an A&P looking for work do u guys have any openings
Not currently, sorry.
Are you insanely humble or do they not pay you well? What is up with that 97 Honda Civic?
35mpg bruh
Hey man what is your Instagram if you have it?
DUDE where are your vice grips :) :) :0
Great videos man. And sweet new ride. :)
Im an Airframe Tech based in san carlos would love to link up and get some pointers ? alvin
Alvin just shoot me an email. My address is on the about page of the channel. I'd be happy to speak with you or even fly up and we can speak in person.
You obviously love your job. Love the videos
Did you ship the old motor to Pilatus or to the manufacture? This motor definitely caught fire and they need to check it
Back to the manufacture
Awesome video!!! I have a question though, Is there a manual that tells you what to do and how to do stuff?
Yeah the AMM, EMM or CMM details most of what we need.
Another good job James.
I trust you as an aircraft mechanic👍🏻
Enjoyed the video. Did you mention in a previous video why you had to buy a new car?
I think I may have just mentioned that I sold my old one. It became more expensive to fix than what it was worth.
What do you enjoy most about the job ?