Chapter 5 Flashcards
Any time an operational limit is exceeded, an appropriate entry shall be made on __1__.
Entry shall state what __2__, __3__, __4__, __5__ that would aid maintenance personnel in the maintenance action that may be required.
The helicopter __6__.
- DA Form 2408-13-1
- limit(s) were exceeded
- range
- time beyond limits
- and any additional data
- shall not be flown until corrective action is taken
Minimum Crew Requirements
The minimum crew required to fly the helicopter is two pilots.
Additional crewmembers, as required, will be added __1__, in accordance with pertinent __2__.
- at the discretion of the commander
- Department of the Army regulations
EICAS: Red and yellow striped tapes and red readouts indicate _____.
the limit above or below which continued operation is likely to cause damage or shorten component life
EICAS: Yellow tapes and readouts indicate _____.
the range when special attention should be given to the parameter the instrument represents
EICAS: Green tapes and readouts indicate _____.
the normal operating range of the parameter the instrument represents
Rotor Limitations: It is normal to observe and NP speed split during autorotational descent when the __1__.
A speed increase of one engine from 100% reference to __2__ maximum can be expected.
During power recovery, it is normal for the __3__ to lead the other engine.
- engines are fully decoupled from the main rotor
- 107%
- engine operating above 100% NP
Maximum wind velocity for rotor start or stop is _____ from any direction.
45 knots
Power off (autorotation) rotor speeds up to __1__ are authorized for use by __2__ during __3__.
- 120% NR
- maintenance test flight pilots
- autorotational RPM checks
Operating an engine against the _____ is prohibited.
gust lock
Rotor brake shall not be applied with engine(s) operating and rotor turning except during an _____.
emergency stop
Maximum rotor speed for emergency rotor brake applications is _____.
76% NR
Routine stops will be with __1__, __2__, and with __3__ applied to stop the rotor in not less than __4__.
- engine(s) off
- NR below 40%
- 150-180 psi
- 12 seconds
Minimum rotor brake pressure for engine start is __1__. Maximum rotor brake pressure for engine start is __2__.
- 450 psi
- 690 psi
Use of the rotor brake with engine(s) operating is restricted to single and dual engine starts and operations at _____.
IDLE only
Single and dual engine starts and operation at __1__ with rotor brake on are __2__.
- IDLE
- not time limited
Transmission oil pressure should remain steady during __1__ or __2__.
- steady state forward flight
- in a level hover
Momentary fluctuations in transmission oil pressure may occur during __1__, or when flying with pitch attitudes above __2__. These types of oil pressure fluctuations are acceptable, even when pressure drops into the yellow range (blow 30 psi).
- transient maneuvers (i.e. hovering in gusty wind conditions
- +6%
Transmission oil pressure should remain steady and should be in the __1__ to __2__ range to ensure that when fluctuations occur, they remain in the acceptable range.
- 45 psi
- 60 psi
If transmission oil pressure is not steady during steady state forward flight or in a level hover, or if oil pressure is steady but under _____, make an entry on the appropriate maintenance form.
45 psi
Sudden transmission pressure drop (more than _____) without fluctuation requires and entry on the appropriate maintenance form.
10 psi
A demand for maximum power from engines with different __1__ will cause a torque split when the __2__ reaches __3__.
This torque split is normal.
Under these circumstances, the __4__ may exceed the __5__.
- engine torque factors (ETF)
- low ETF engine
- TGT limiting
- high power engine
- dual engine limit
With transmission oil temperature operation in the __1__, an entry should be made on the appropriate maintenance form except when __2__.
- precautionary range
- hovering in adverse conditions (desert and hot weather)
Power Turbine Speed (NP) Limitaions
Avoid operations in 20-40% and 60-90% except during start and shutdown.
- Transient (91-95%)
- Continuous (95-101%)
- Transient (101-105%)
12 Second Transient (105-107%)
Rotor Speed (NR) Power-On Limitations
- Transient (91-95%)
- Continuous (95-101%)
3.
Rotor Speed (NR) Power-Off (Autorotation) Limitations
- Normal (90-105%)
- Transient (105-11%)
Maximum (110%)
Upper red range begins at 110% to correspond with the power off limit.
Gas Generator Speed (NG) Limitations
- Continuous (0-105%)
- 12-Second Transient (105-106%)
Torque (Q) Limitations
- Continuous: Dual Engine >80 KIAS (0-100%)
- Continuous: Dual Engline <80 KIAS (0-120%)
- Continuous - Single Engine (0-135%)
- 10 Second Transient (100/120/135-144%)
Turbine Gas Temperature (TGT) Limitations
- Normal (0-793°C)
- 30 Minute Limit (793-846°C)
- 10 Minute Limit (846-879°C)
- 2.5 Minute Transient (Contingency Power) (879-903°C)
12 Second Transient (903-949°C)
Start Abort Limit (851°C)
Turbine Gas Temperature (TGT) Limitations
- Normal (0-793°C)
- 30 Minute Limit (793-846°C)
- 10 Minute Limit (846-879°C)
- 2.5 Minute Transient (Contingency Power) (879-903°C)
12 Second Transient (903-949°C)
Start Abort Limit (851°C)
Engine Oil Temperatue Limitations
- Continuous (-20-135°C)
- 30 Minute Limit (135-150°C)
Engline Oil Pressure Limitations
- IDLE (22-26 psi)
- Normal (26-100 psi)
- 5 Minute Limit (100-120 psi)
Transmission Oil Temperature Limitations
- Continuous (-20-105°C)
- Precautionary (105-140°C)
Transmission Oil Pressure Limitations
- IDLE & Transient (20-30 psi)
- Continuous (30-65 psi)
- Precautionary (65-130 psi)
Fuel Limitations
- Normal (>200 lb - each tank)
- Precautionary (0-200 - each tank)
Transient NP operation in yellow range (101%
to 105%) is _____.
However, no damage to either engine or drive train is
incurred by operation within this range.
not recommended as good operating practice
The pneumatic starter is capable of making the
number of consecutive start cycles with an
interval of at lease _____.
60 seconds between the completion of
one cycle and the beginning of the next cycle
A pneumatic starting cycle is the interval from __1__ and __2__, from __3__, to __4__.
- start iniatiation
- acceleration of the compressor
- zero rpm
- starter dropout
The __1__ between start attempts applies when the first attempt is __2__, and it applies regardless of the duration of the first attempt.
If motoring is required for an emergency, the 60 second delay __3__.
- 60 second delay
- aborted for any reason
- does not apply
At ambient temperatures of __1__, __2__ consecutive start cycles may be made, followed by a __3__ rest period, followed by __4__ additional consecutive start cycles. A __5__ rest period is then required before any additional starts.
- 15°C and below
- two
- 3 minute
- two
- 30 minute
At ambient temperatures __1__ up to __2__, __3__ consecutive start cycles may be made. A __4__ rest period is then required before any additional start cycles.
- above 15°C
- 52°C
- 2 minute
- 30 minute
The minimum ground-air source (pneumatic) required to start the helicopter engines is __1__ and __2__ at __3__.
- 40 psig
- 30 ppm
- 149°C
The maximum ground-air source (pneumatic) to be applied to the helicopter is __1__ at __2__, measured at the __3__ on the fuselage.
- 50 psig
- 249°C
- external air connector