EC-130 B4 Flashcards
Dimensions of airframe
41’ long
12’ ht (vert stab)
8’ wide (skid to skid)
Rotor diameter & radius
Diameter: 35’
Radius: 17.5’
Engine and Specs
Turbomeca Arriel 2B1
MTOP 747 SHP MCP 728 SHP
Rotor and T/R specs
M/R: Starflex 3 blade
386 RPM nominal spd
T/R Fenestron 10 blade
3568 RPM nominal spd
Fuel capacity
- 7 total
142. 3 Usable
Oil capacity engine, MGB, TGB, Hydro
Eng: 1.64 gal
MGB: 1.93 gal
TGB: 0.13 gal
Hyd: .26 min .32 max gal
Weight range
Max GW: 5,350 lbs
Min GW: 3,307 lbs
CG envelope Long. and Lat.
Datam line
Long Range: 124 front 140.9 aft
Lat.: +/- 3.94”
Datam: 133.8” fwd of mast
Temp limits:
Low: -20 C w/ out mod
High: ISA + 35C max of 50C
VnE Pwr off
Pwr On
125 KIAS @ SL - 3 kts/1000’
155 KIAS @ SL - 3 kts/1000’
VnE w/ diff door configs:
LH slide door while manuevering: 70 kts
LH slide door open/locked: 80 kts
LH slide door removed: 110 kts
Any other door combo: 90 kts
Max altitude in flight
Hp 23,000’
Slope angle limits
Nose up or down: 6 deg
Lateral slope: 8 deg
Manuever limits
Do not cause LIMIT light to come on
TOPS limits: 30 deg bank….10 deg pitch?
NR ranges:
320 min pwr off 320 - 375 caution 375 - 405 normal 405 - 430 caution 430 max pwr off
NR horn activation
Low <360 RPM
High >410 RPM
Rotor brake limits
170 RPM max spd for activation
140 Norm RPM for activation
5 minutes between brake applications
FLI ranges
MCP: up to 9.6
TOP: 9.6 to 10
MTOP: 10
Transient: 10.4 for 5 seconds
Bleed air limitations
P2 bleeds forbidden above MCP T4 or Ng
TRQ limits
92.7% MCP
92.7 - 100% TOP 0 - 40 KIAS (no time limit)
104% Transient 5 seconds
Nf Limits
349 RPM Minimum
349 - 418 RPM Norm
418 MTOP (5 minutes)
450 Transient 5 seconds
Ng limits
67% min stabilized spd
D Ng -4% (Ng 97.1% SL) MCP
D Ng -4% to 0% (101.1% SL) TOP
D Ng 1% transient 5 seconds
T4 start limits
750 C MCP
865 C Max Transient 10 seconds
T4 Flight limits
849 C MCP
849 to 915 C TOP
915 C MTOP
Oil temp limits
-10 to 0 C caution
0 C minimum before power application
115 C max
Oil Press limits
1.1 bar min pressure (Ng >70%)
1.1 - 2 bar caution
6 - 9.8 caution
9.8 bar max press
Electrical limits
31.5 V max (rated 26 to 29 V)
150 A Max continuous current
Approved fuels
Jet A
Jet A1
JP 5
JP 8
Baggage compartment load limits
RH 287 lbs
LH 342 lbs
62.5 lbs/sq ft
Rear 176 lbs
30 lbs/sq ft
Cabin load limits
Rear 1091 lbs
Fwd 893 lbs
62.5 lbs/sq ft
Sect 2 mandatory equipment
2 headsets, one worn by pilot
listen to audio warning indications
one for a spare
Kinds of operations limits
Certified Day VFR
Req’s mod 07-3664 for night VFR
No flight in falling snow (w/out sand filter)
4 Recommended actions in sect 3
- -Land Immediately: says self explanatory….
- -Land as soon as possible: Nearest site where safe landing can be made
- -Land as soon as practical: Nearest field w/ mx
- -Continue flight
When are continuous audio tones generated
Nr 360 RPM
MTOP exceeded
Transient limit expected to be exceeded (w/ mod)
Flame out Cruise bold face
Reduce collective
IAS set to Vy
–if relight impossible or T/R fail IDLE
In flight re-light
Starter OFF Fuel Pump ON Starter ON --Relight after Ng <17% Fuel Pump OFF (1000' min required)
T/R failure
IGE/ OGE in HV curve
OGE outside HV curve
IGE/IN: Land immediately, IDLE, Cushion
OGE: Land as soon as possible
Simultaneously lower collect, fwd cyclic, pitch for Vy
–If go around performed, use auto for landing
Top VEMD screen fail
Info displayed
Turn screen off
Read info off bottom screen
Will lose Delta NG and TQ
Both VEMD screen fail or DC power off (smoke/fumes)
Turn both screens off
Max power = level flight & IAS = 100 - 2/1000 Hp
Land ASAPracticable
No hover landing
VEMD: FLI Failed—> Check Param
Parameters consitency…..Checked
Good: push reset once
Bad: Follow applicable EP
NR indication fail
Collective….Maintain TQ >10%
NR reading given by Nf Pointer
Land ASAPracticable
Nf Failure
Check Nr in green w/ TQ > 0%
Continue Flight
Note: EBCAU may be unavailable….
Engine oil Temp >115 C
A/S set to 80 KIAS
Temp drop: land ASAPracticable
Temp no drop: Land ASAPossible
Low oil Pressure
Check ENG P light:
ON = Land immediately (Auto procedure & shutdown eng)
OFF = Test light: Doesn’t work Land immediately
—Light works = land ASAPracticable
FLI failures
Follow other limits:
T4 <810
Ng -4 (refer to table)
Land ASAPracticable for each
Engine Fire Startup
Start selector.....OFF Fuel Shutoff.....AFT Boost Pump.....OFF Crank.....Hold 10 seconds Mast SW....OFF Brake....<170 RPM Evac
Engine fire hover, takeoff, final
Land immediately
No hover powered landing
Then same procedure as fire on start
Engine fire in flight
Land immediately: collective down, Vy, Auto procedure
Fuel Shutoff…..OFF
Start selector….OFF
After landing: Mast SW, Brake (<170), Evac
Red Gov light
Flight parameters....CHECK Emergency mode engages....amber GOV ON Collective.....avoid abrupt changes: ----Ng >80% <20000 Hp ----Ng >85% >20000 Hp Land ASAPracticable
Red Gov light on start
Start selector to OFF immediately
Amber Gov in flight
Avoid abrupt power changes
IAS….Maintain below power off Vne
Land ASAPracticable
On ground: do not start
Eng P light on (oil press <1.1 Bar)
Check gauge
Low: Land Immediately (auto, engine shutdown)
Normal: Land ASAPracticable
Eng CHIP Light ON
Reduce power
Land ASAPossible
Low power appch and landing
Be prepared for auto
MGB P Light on (MGB oil press <1 bar)
Reduce power
Land ASAPossible
If no spot avail: Fly at Vy (gives ~55 min flt time)
MGB Temp Light (MGB oil >115 C)
IAS….set to Vy
CWP….Check MGB P (verify)
Pressure light on land ASAPossible
Light off land ASApracticable
MGB CHIP ON
Reduce power
Monitor MGB P and MGB Temp
Land ASAPossible
TGB CHIP
Avoid prolonged hover
Continue flight
Hydr + SERVO lights ON
Avoid abrupt manuevers Bank <30 deg IAS <110 or VnE (lowest) Normal appch/landing Land ASAPracticable
SERVO Light ON
Jammed distributor valve on main servo
Continue flight
Land ASAPracticable
BATT light on (battery offline)
EXT PWR BATT or BATT/EPU……CHECK ON
IF ON….Check voltage on VEMD
Land ASAPracticable
GENE light on (generator offline)
UBUS on VEMD.....CHECK GENE....CHECK ON GENE RESET.....ON Unnecessary equip off Land ASAPracticable
BATT FAIL system remaining
Flight time on just batt
NR analog indicator only (no VEMD)
Day: 50 minutes
Night: 20 minutes
FUEL LIGHT
Procedure and fuel remaining
106 lbs remaining
15 MIN at MCP
LAND ASAPossible
Avoid abrupt manuevers
FUEL P Light on
Collective.....reduce power Boost Pump....ON Land ASAPossible Low power appch/landing Be prepared in case of flame out
Fuel Filter Light ON
Reduce power: Light out Land ASAPracticable
Light still on: Land ASAPossible
Both: monitor Ng, if oscillations Land Immediately (auto)
—Filter bypassed, contaminates to engine….bad
PITOT light on
Check switch
Monitor A/S
Continue flight
DOOR light on
Reduce spd 70 Kt max
Land ASAPracticable
Descent/appch at low sink rate
LIMIT light on
Stop it
Collective….reduce power
Cyclic….reduce speed or load factor
Rotor brake inop
Land w/ HW
Cyclic….slightly into wind
Wait for full rotor shutdown before getting out
Bleed valve fail
GOV light will come on
No flag on shutdown: check gov light, fuse, no start
No bleed at low pwr: avoid abrupt power changes
Land ASAPracticable
Before starting, what CWP lights should be illuminated?
GENE, PITOT, ENG P, FUEL PUMP, HORN, MGB P, SERVO, HYDRO, TWT GRIP
W/ EPU start add BATT light
Before start what should be displayed on VEMD?
3 data pg
vehicle pg
Batt voltage >22 V
Bleed Valve Open Flag
After start selector flipped on, what engine parameters should you see?
Ng increasing
T4 remains below limits (750 C)
Rotor turning at Ng 25% or higher
Engine oil pressure increases
What indications should you see after Ng passes 67%?
ENG P, MGB P, HYDR, SERVO lights out
How do you abort a start?
Start selector to OFF
GENE OFF
FUEL P OFF
Crank Procedure
What is the takeoff profile?
From HIGE (5’) pitch to attain 40 KIAS by 10’ and 50 KIAS by 20’
How do you attain max climb performance?
Above 100’ AGL
Use MCP
Pitch for Vy (70 KIAS - 1/1000’)
What is the power setting for Fast Cruise?
FLI (corresponding TQ, Ng, T4 amber)
How do you attain economic cruise power?
TQ 10% less than MCP
What are some considerations in high winds (30kts)?
Park into wind, leave brake on, 1 blade at 12 position Steer cyclic slightly into wind Tie down required above 40 kts Ng > 67% go to FLIGHT Do oil cool down in FLIGHT position
When must HIGE be calculated manually?
AUW’s above 2,400 KG (5,291 lbs)
How do you perform a before takeoff engine health check?
In HIGE slightly raise collective
Ensure Ng can increase at least 1%
w/out exceeding takeoff pwr 1% limit….
What is the procedure for VEMD engine check?
In stabilized flight <12,000’
Near MCP
Heating/demisting off
Initiate check: TQ should be positive T4 negative
How high is the low hover point on the H/V?
Point A
7’
How is point B defined on the H/V diagram?
Constant height of 30’
Constant speed of 50 kts
How is Point C defined on the H/V diagram?
Height of 100’
Speed of 65 kts
How is Point D defined on the H/V diagram?
Height between 700 and 1,000’
Constant speed of 20 kts
Ht dependent on weight and D altitude
How is Point E defined on the H/V diagram?
Height between 700 and 1,000’
Constant zero airspeed
Ht dependent on weight and D. altitude
In what conditions has controllability been tested to?
25 kt winds, all directions
Max weight
SL up to 7,500’ DA
What is the max DA demonstrated for HIGE performance?
13,200’
What is the max DA demonstrated for HOGE perform.?
19,000’
What are the parameters for the rate of climb chart?
Vy MCP No heating/demisting Temps inside limitations Use corrected wt from previous chart
What is the glide distance for Auto?
.54 NM/ 1000’
at 65 KIAS
Nr 410
What is the speed for max endurance?
70 KTAS
How does heating/demisting affect cruise performance?
A/S -2 kts
Hourly fuel consumption +4%
Range -5%
How many ASUs are there and what do they do?
3 ASUs
Warning horns/ lights
Signal processing
No 3 is the EBCAU
When does the VEMD switch to FLI?
Ng 60%
What are the power supplies for the FADEC?
Acft 28 VDC system (generator/Batt)
and independent Ng driven alternator
Power out = gov light on and no idle mode
What is hydraulic pressure regulated at?
508 PSI +/- 15
What does the DCT BATT bus power?
Transponder
Nf/Nr analog gauge
FADEC start/stop
Instrument lights/dome lights
Generator specs
160 A (200 A optional) exceeds batt voltage by at least .5 V
AC power system specs
Driven by DC inverter 250 VAC system: ---115 VAC ---26 VAC 10 VAC system: ---26 VAC
What drives the compressor for the air conditioner?
Belt driven compressor off the MGB
