Limitations

Question 1

Weight Limitations
- Internal
- External

Answer 1

• 4150 lbs
• 4250 lbs

Question 2

Airspeed Limitations

Answer 2

• Takeoff Power: 84 kts (96mph)
• Power On: 130 kts (150 mph) SEE PLACARD, depends on HP, OAT, and GW above or below 4050 lbs
• Power Off: 100 kts (115 mph)
• Doors Off: 90 kts (104 mph)
• Bubble Windows Installed:

Question 3

Altitude Limits

Answer 3

20,000’ PA

Question 4

Torque - TQ%

Answer 4

• Takeoff: 100% for 5 min
• Max Continuous: 85%
• Transient: 105% for 5 sec ** PHI config is 104% for 5 sec

Question 5

Gas Producer N1 - % RPM

Answer 5

• Takeoff: N/A
• Max Continuous: 105%
• Transient: 106% for 10 sec

Question 6

Power Turbine N2 - % RPM

Answer 6

• Min-Max Continuous: 97-100%
• Transient: 103%
• Avoid: 71.8-91.5%

Question 7

TOT

Answer 7

• Takeoff: 716-779 for 5 min
• Max Cont: 716
• In TQ transient: N/A
• Transient: 768-871 for 10 sec
• Start/Shutdown: 768-927 for 10 sec

Question 8

Rotor RPM NR - % RPM

Answer 8

• Power On: 97-100%
• Power Off: 90-107%
• Transient: 95% for 5 sec, 100-103% for 5 min

Question 9

Slopes

Answer 9

• Nose up/Nose Down/Side

Up to 7 degrees (older military manuals)

Question 10

Starter Limits

Answer 10

• Battery: 60sec/60sec x 3, 30 min
• APU: 40sec/30sec x 3, 30 min

Question 11

Ambient Temperature Limits

Answer 11

Max Ambient Temperature: 51.7C - 2C/1000’ PA
Min Fuel Pressure: 8PSI when < -18C
Min OAT for Engine Oil: -40C