Limitations

Question 1

**What is the basic Vne?

Answer 1

135kts

Question 2

How is the basic Vne modified?

Answer 2

In accordance with placards and markings in relation to ambient conditions

Question 3

**What is the Vne in autorotation?

Answer 3

100kts or placarded Vne, whichever is lower

Question 4

**What is Vne in the takeoff power band?

Answer 4

80kts

Question 5

**What is the maximum allowable speed sideways and backwards?

Answer 5

25kts

Question 6

**What is the maximum allowable wind speed when operating crosswind or downwind?

Answer 6

25kts

Question 7

What is Vne with the right door only removed?

Answer 7

70kts

Question 8

What is the Vne with both left doors only removed?

Answer 8

100kts or placarded Vne, whichever is lower

Question 9

What is the Vne with all doors removed?

Answer 9

100kts or placarded Vne, whichever is lower

Question 10

What is the maximum operating altitude?

Answer 10

20,000’ amsl

Question 11

**What type of manoeuvres are specifically prohibited?

Answer 11

Aerobatic manoeuvres

Question 12

What is the maximum sea level temperature for operation?

Answer 12

+50 degrees C

Question 13

How long can the aircraft be left in ambient temperatures below -20 degrees C before start is prohibited?

Answer 13

1 hour

Question 14

**What is the minimum battery voltage for a battery start?

Answer 14

25.7v

Question 15

**What are the limits for operation of the starter?

Answer 15

• 50sec on
• 30sec off
• 50sec on
• 30sec off
• 50sec on
• 30 minutes off

Question 16

**What is the limitation on intentional use of transient limits

Answer 16

Transient limits may not be used intentionally

Question 17

How are engine oil limits displayed?

Answer 17

Red lines on the EIS gauge display the limits as calculated by the ECU according to NG and ambient conditions

Question 18

What consideration must be made for the fuel when operating in ambient temperatures below 4 degrees C?

Answer 18

Anti-icing fuel additive must be added to the fuel at the ratio given in the Pilot Flight and Ground Procedures

Question 19

**What is the maximum Nr for rotor brake engagement?

Answer 19

38%

Question 20

What is the limitation on engine start with the rotor brake engaged?

Answer 20

It is prohibited

Question 21

How does cold ambient temperature affect engine oil pressure on start, and what are the pilot actions?

Answer 21

• High engine oil pressure is normal during start in cold ambient temperatures.
• Normal indications should be obtained within 5 minutes orf running at IDLE.

Question 22

Max NG with engine oil temp below 10 degrees C

Answer 22

90%

Question 23

Maximum continuous NG

Answer 23

99.8%

Question 24

Maximum NG for takeoff (5 minutes)

Answer 24

101.2%

Question 25

Maximum transient NG (20sec)

Answer 25

103.6%

Question 26

Np limits for continuous operation

Answer 26

94 to 105%

Question 27

What are the transient Np limits (20 sec)?

Answer 27

92% to 112%

Question 28

Max continuous MGT

Answer 28

817 deg C

Question 29

Max takeoff MGT (5 minutes)

Answer 29

853 deg C

Question 30

Max transient MGT (20 sec)

Answer 30

882 deg C

Question 31

Max MGT during start

Answer 31

800 deg C

Question 32

Max transient MGT during start (10 sec)

Answer 32

870 deg C

Question 33

Max continuous Tq

Answer 33

90% deg C

Question 34

Takeoff Tq limit

Answer 34

100%

Question 35

Max transient Tq (5 sec)

Answer 35

105

Question 36

Minimum engine oil temperature for starting

Answer 36

-20 degrees C

Question 37

Minimum engine oil temperature above 90 NG

Answer 37

10 degrees C

Question 38

Continuous operation engine oil temperature

Answer 38

50 to 110 degrees C

Question 39

Maximum engine oil temperature

Answer 39

110 degrees C

Question 40

Minimum transmission oil pressure at IDLE

Answer 40

24 psi

Question 41

Minimum transmission oil pressure at FLY

Answer 41

30 psi

Question 42

Continuous operation transmission oil pressure

Answer 42

40 to 70 psi

Question 43

Maximum transmission oil pressure

Answer 43

70 psi

Question 44

Continuous operation transmission oil temperature

Answer 44

15 to 110 degrees C

Question 45

Maximum transmission oil temperature

Answer 45

110 degrees C

Question 46

NP/Nr transient limits due to manoeuvre

Answer 46

104% +/- 3%

Question 47

What are the Nr/NP limits power off (in autorotation?)

Answer 47

90 to 111%