Limitations Flashcards
Minimum Flight Crew
The 1 pilot operating the helicopter from the right crew seat
Maximum Number of Occupants
The maximum number of occupants comprises up to 11 personnel (including flight crew)
Minimum Gross Weight
Maximum Gross Weight
1750kg / 3858lbs
3585kg / 7903lbs
Maximum Allowable Floor Loading
600kg/m2 or 123lb/ft2
Maximum Allowable Load Per Tie Down Ring
70kg or 154lb
Lateral Center of Gravity Limits Left and Right of the Fuselage Centerline
Gross Mass <= 3000kg 100mm
Gross Mass > 3000kg 80mm
VNE for Gross Mass <= 3000kg
VNE for Gross Mass > 3000kg
150kts
145 kts
VNE for OEI Operations
110kts
VNE for Steady Autorotation
90kts
VNE for Spoiler Open / Sliding Doors Closed
100kts
VNE for Rearward Flight Spoiler Open / Sliding Doors Closed
15kts
Maximum Operating Altitude
18,000ft Pressure Altitude
Maximum Operating Altitude for Hover IGE / Takeoff and Landing
18,000ft DA or PA, whichever is less
Flights with NACA inlets (PUSH FOR AIR knob - pulled) (e.g. Under extreme smoke / smog conditions) are restricted to ____________ to prevent avionics overheating.
30 Minutes
Minimum Air Temperature With Cold Weather Kit
-45° Celsius
Minimum Air Temperature Without Cold Weather Kit
-30° Celsius
Minimum Air Temperature With Bleed Air Heating Defective
10° Celsius
Maximum Air Temperature
50° Celsius
Max TOT Starting
8.5 FLI
785°C
TOT Starting Transient
11 FLI
5 Seconds
865°C
TOT Starting Range
6 - 7 FLI
AEO Takeoff Power Range
8.5 - 10 FLI
5 Minutes
71 - 88%
OEI Max Continuous Power (MCP)
11 FLI
91.5%
AEO Max Takeoff Power
10 FLI
5 Minutes
88%
OEI Transient Power
12 FLI
2.5 Minutes
125%
AEO Transient
10.5 FLI
12 Seconds
97%
OEI Transient
14 FLI
12 Seconds
140%
For engine start up at outside air temperatures below __________ using the aircraft battery, the aircraft battery shall be preheated to at least __________.
-20°C
(Rotor RPM Limits) Minimum Transient (Max. 20s)
Power ON - 85%
(Rotor RPM Limits) Minimum Continuous
(GM <= 2000kg)
(GM > 2000kg)
Power ON -
(GM <= 2000kg) - 96%
(GM > 2000kg) - 96%
Power OFF -
(GM <= 2000kg) - 80%
(GM > 2000kg) - 85%
(Rotor RPM Limits) Maximum Continuous
Power ON - 104%
Power OFF - 104%
(Rotor RPM Limits) Partial Power (Max. 5m)
Power ON - 106%
(Rotor RPM Limits) Maximum Transient (Max. 12s)
Power ON - 106%
Power OFF - 110%
Engine Oil Pressure Limits
Minimum - 1.3 bar
Caution Range - 1.3 to 1.5 bar
Continuous Operation - 1.5 to 5.0 bar
Maximum Continuous - 5.0 bar
Engine Oil Temperature
Minimum for power application:
Oil viscosity 3 cSt and 3.9 cSt - (-10°C)
Oil viscosity 5 cSt - (0°C)
Maximum operating temperature - (115°C)
Max Continuous Load Per Generator
200A
Total Max Continuous Load
360A
Main Transmission Oil Pressure
Minimum - 1.0 bar
Caution Range - 1.0 to 1.5 bar
Continuous Operation - 1.5 to 5.0 bar
Maximum Continuous - 5.0 bar
Main Transmission Oil Temperature
Continuous Operation - (-10 to 105°C)
Maximum - (105°C)
Fuel Quantities (Usable and Unusable)
Usable - 1530lbs
Unusable - 25.5lbs
Hydraulic System Quantities
System 1 - 1.0 Liters
System 2 - 1.2 Liters
Prohibited Flight Maneuvers
- Aerobatic maneuvers
- Intentional full Autorotation landings
- Flight into icing conditions. In case that icing conditions are entered unexpectedly, the icing zone shall be left in the quickest possible way.
Rotor Starting and Stopping Wind Maximum
50kts
Slope Operations:
Left
Right
Up
Down
Left - 11°
Right - 6°
Up - 8°
Down - 8°
Triple Tachometer -
Engine RPM (Power On)
1st Red Radial - 96%
Green Arc - 96% to 104%
2nd Red Radial - 104%
Red Dot - 106%
Triple Tachometer -
Rotor RPM (Power Off)
1st Red Radial - 80%
Yellow Arc - 80% to 85%
Green Arc - 85% to 104%
2nd Red Radial - 104%
Red Dot - 110%
Red Warning Light
Gong signal or dedicated audio signal indicates an emergency condition requiring immediate corrective action.
Caution Indication
Two yellow master caution lights indicate malfunction or failure conditions which do not require immediate crew action but the possible need for future corrective action.
Yellow Caution
Indicates possible need for future corrective action.