Tail Rotor Actuator Test Rig / Series No. 0800 · 0–32 V DC · 10 A / MRA & TRA of LCH / Defence · Aerospace Neometrix · India

Series No. 0800 · Neometrix

Tail rotor
actuator test rig.

Precision test rig for verification of Main Rotor Actuators (Pitch, Role & Collective) and Tail Rotor Actuator performance parameters on the Light Combat Helicopter.

Request proposal Key features

Illustrative of the class — a rotor actuator test rig in a clean aerospace test laboratory: a heavy charcoal-grey steel bench with a bare machined steel worktop, a slender hydraulic actuator mounted horizontally along it between bright machined steel end fixtures, an in-line hydraulic loading cylinder pushing against a heavy bolted reaction bracket, clean stainless hydraulic tubing running down into the bench and a tall slim instrument cabinet alongside carrying a dark switched-off screen and blank-faced meters, no people, nothing running and no readable markings

Fig · 01 Tail Rotor Actuator Test Rig — Series No. 0800

Power Supply Output

0–32V DC

Output Current

10A

Voltmeter Range

0–50V DC

Sector

Defence& Aerospace

Overview

MRA & TRA testing. Series No. 0800.

Testing, adjustment and checking of performance parameters of Main Rotor Actuators and Tail Rotor Actuator of the Light Combat Helicopter.

Illustrative of the class — close view along the test station: a slender hydraulic actuator with a bright chromed piston rod clamped between two machined steel mounting blocks bolted to a bare machined steel worktop, a cylindrical load cell in line with the rod end, a slim displacement transducer on a bracket alongside, two stainless hydraulic tubes entering the actuator body through plain unmarked fittings and the heavy bolted reaction bracket behind, no people, nothing running and no readable markings

Fig · 02 Test rig assembly view

The Neometrix Engineering series No. 0800 Test Rig is meant for testing, adjustment and checking of various performance parameters of MRA — Main Rotor Actuators (Pitch, Role & Collective) AND TRA — Tail Rotor Actuator of LCH.

This rig performs the following functions and tests on the actuators: Proof Pressure Tests, Ram Stroke/Load Test, Pilot Input Load, By-Pass Anti Jamming, Stall Load & Synchronization, Drift Speed Test, and Auto Stabilizer Operation.

Series No. 0800 — precision actuator testing for LCH.

Key Features

Tests performed.

Seven distinct test functions covering the full range of actuator performance parameters.

Feature · 01

Proof Pressure Tests

Validates structural integrity of the actuator under defined proof pressure conditions.

Pressure · Structural Integrity

Feature · 02

Ram Stroke & Load Test

Measures ram stroke travel and load capacity across the actuator operating range.

Stroke · Load Capacity

Feature · 03

Pilot Input Load

Verifies pilot input force requirements and actuator response characteristics.

Input Force · Response

Feature · 04

By-Pass Anti Jamming

Confirms by-pass and anti-jamming mechanism functionality under test conditions.

Anti-Jam · By-Pass

Feature · 05

Stall Load & Synchronization

Evaluates stall load limits and synchronization performance of the actuator assembly.

Stall Load · Sync

Feature · 06

Drift Speed Test

Measures actuator drift speed under no-signal conditions to verify holding performance.

Drift · Hold Performance

Feature · 07

Auto Stabilizer Operation

Tests auto stabilizer circuit operation and actuator response under stabilization commands.

Stabilizer · Auto Operation

Specifications

Technical parameters.

Parameter	Value	Details
Power Supply Input	230 ±10%, 1-Ø, 50 Hz	Regulated DC Power Supply
Power Supply Output	0–32 V DC, 10 A	Regulated DC
UPS	500 VA	—
Monitor	15” TFT	—
Printer	DeskJet	—
Toggle Switch	SPST 10 A	—
Lamp	27 V	—
Relay	27 V, 2 NO, 2 NC	—
Voltmeter Indicator	0–50 V DC	4½ digit · Digital Panel Meter · Input: 4–20 mA · With calibration certificate
Milliammeter Indicator	0–1000 mA DC	4½ digit · Digital Panel Meter · Input: 4–20 mA · With calibration certificate

Image Gallery

The rig, three views.

Illustrative of the class — the instrumentation console: a tall slim charcoal-grey steel cabinet with a sloped front panel carrying two rows of digital panel meters with blank dark displays, a line of small unmarked toggle switches and indicator lamps, a dark switched-off flat screen on a plain bracket above and a blank grey junction box to one side, no people, nothing running and no readable markings

Illustrative of the class — the hydraulic power supply skid: a welded charcoal-grey steel base frame carrying a stainless steel oil reservoir with a bolted oval inspection cover, a motor-driven pump set with a coupling guard, three tall black accumulators in a bare steel retaining frame, two domed filter housings, clean stainless pipework and a light-grey control enclosure with a completely blank door, no people, nothing running and no readable markings

Illustrative of the class — the hydraulic control manifold: a solid machined steel valve block mounted on the bench worktop with five compact solenoid valve bodies bolted to its face, plain black coils and blank connector housings, bright stainless tubing entering through unmarked fittings on both sides, two small gauges with blank white dial faces above and neatly clipped grey wiring looms running away to one side, no people, nothing running and no readable markings

Applications

What the rig tests.

A · 01External Leakage Testing — detection and quantification of external fluid leakage from actuator assemblies

A · 02Internal Leakage Testing — measurement of internal cross-port leakage within the actuator

A · 03No-load Speed Testing — verification of actuator speed under zero load conditions

A · 04Load vs. Speed Characteristics / Loop Gain — characterisation of actuator performance under varying load

A · 05Frequency Response — dynamic performance evaluation of the actuator control loop

FAQ

Common questions.

Q · 01What is the Tail Rotor Actuator Test Rig?

The Neometrix Engineering series No. 0800 Test Rig is meant for testing, adjustment and checking of various performance parameters of MRA — Main Rotor Actuators (Pitch, Role & Collective) AND TRA — Tail Rotor Actuator of LCH.

Q · 02Who manufactures the Tail Rotor Actuator Test Rig?

The Tail Rotor Actuator Test Rig is designed and manufactured by Neometrix Engineering Pvt Ltd, a precision test equipment manufacturer based in India.

Q · 03What tests can be performed on the rig?

The rig performs Proof Pressure Tests, Ram Stroke/Load Test, Pilot Input Load, By-Pass Anti Jamming, Stall Load & Synchronization, Drift Speed Test, and Auto Stabilizer Operation tests.

Q · 04What are the applications of this test rig?

Applications include External Leakage Testing, Internal Leakage Testing, No-load Speed Testing, Load vs. Speed Characteristics / Loop Gain, and Frequency Response.

Q · 05Is the Tail Rotor Actuator Test Rig customizable?

Yes, Neometrix offers customized versions tailored to specific client requirements, operational parameters, and industry standards.

Q · 06What after-sales support does Neometrix provide?

Neometrix provides comprehensive after-sales support including installation, commissioning, operator training, preventive maintenance, and on-site service.

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