Limits - NATOPS Ch. 4 Flashcards
Flight display digital readout will display _____ in red when a TGT or torque limit is exceeded.
Crew shall land ________________.
XXX
Land as soon as practicable.
Engine is limited by these 5 things
Ng, Np, TGT, oil px, oil temp
How is a starter cycle defined?
Starter initiation, acceleration in Ng, starter dropout/disengagement.
A ____ second delay is required between start attempts any time a start is aborted, except during emergencies.
60
Engine Start Limitations (3 things)
- Within single/dual engine start envelope. For crossbleeds, receiving engine shall be at or above 24% Ng prior to advancing PCL to IDLE.
- Engine start with the main rotor blades or tail pylon folded is prohibited.
- The start TGT limit is 851 degrees C until idle speed is attained.
What is idle speed considered?
Ng 63% or above and matched within 3.
Minimum Planned Fuel on Landing
600 lb
APU Essential In-Flight Use (4 things)
Emergency Procedures
Single Engine Training
Practice Autorotations
Powering the ECS during extreme temperature operations
TGT Limits
0-810, Continuous, Green
810-851, 30 minutes, Yellow
851-878, 10 minutes, Red
878-903, 2.5 minutes, Red
903-949, 12 seconds, Red
949 max
Np Limits
<96%, Avoid, Red
96-105, Continuous, Green (Yellow above 101)
105-117, 20 seconds, Yellow
117-120, 12 seconds, Yellow
120 max, Red
Avoid Range: 20-40%, 60-75%
Nr Limits
<96%, Avoid, Red
96-101, Continuous, Green
101-120, Precautionary, Yellow
120 max, Red
123 Maximum, FCF only, Red
127 Overspeed Latch, Red
Dual Engine Torque < 80 KIAS
0-120%, Continuous, Green
120-144%, 10 seconds, Yellow
144%, Max, Red
Dual Engine Torque > 80 KIAS
0-106%, Continuous, Green
106-127%, 10 seconds, Yellow
127%, Max, Red
When do dual engine torque limits apply?
Both engines are above 65% torque.
Single Engine Torque Limit
0-135%, Continuous, Green
135-144%, 10 seconds, Red
144%, Max, Red
Ng Limits
0-102.2%, Continuous, Green
102.2-106%, 2.5 minutes, Yellow
106-107%, 12 seconds, Red
107%, Max, Red
Transmission Temperature Limits
-50-105 degrees C, Continuous, Green
105-120, Precautionary, Yellow
120, Max, Red
Transmission Pressure Limits
20 psi, Minimum, Red
20-30, Idle and Transient, Yellow
30-65 (45-60 in level flight), Continuous, Green
65-130, Precautionary, Yellow
130, Maximum, Red
Engine Oil Temperature
-50-135 degrees C, Continuous, Green
135-150, 30 minutes, Yellow
150, Max, Red
Engine Oil Pressure
22 psi, Minimum, Red
22-26, Precautionary, Yellow
26-100, Continuous, Green
100-120, Precautionary, Yellow
120, Max, Red
Engine Start Limits
OAT < 16 degrees C:
1st cycle: 60 seconds
2nd: 60 seconds
3rd: 60 seconds
4th: 30 minutes
OAT 16-52 degrees C:
1st cycle: 60 seconds
2nd: 30 minutes
Engine Motoring Limits (Ignition Off)
2 minutes engaged, 5 minutes disengaged
2 minutes engaged, 30 minutes disengaged
Times are cumulative within a 5 minute period.
Transmission is limited by these 4 things
Nr, torque, trans oil px, trans oil temp
Engine Torques over _____% are displayed as red XXX.
150%
During any operating condition, no maintenance action is required if maintenance transmission oil temperature is in the precautionary range for _____ minutes or less.
5
Prolonged hovering in hot weather (86 degrees F, 30 degrees C) may cause trans oil temp to rise into precautionary range. Operating in the precautionary range for less than _____ minutes in this condition is acceptable and no mx action is required.
30
Transmission Oil Pressure Limitations that constitute a MAF but not an Emergency
Steady pressure outside of 45-60 psi, but within normal limits of 30-65.
Fluctuations not to exceed a range of 10 psi, within the normal limits of 30-65.
During transient pitch or steady state nose high pitch attitudes, oil pressure fluctuations (momentary fluctuations below ____ psi and transient drops below _____ psi for ____ second) are acceptable. Fluctuations below _____ psi shall be limited to ____ minutes.
30 psi, 20 psi, 1 second.
30 psi, 30 minutes
During rotor engagement, a zero oil pressure indication may indicate a ____ ______ ______ condition. Shall be limited to less than _____ minute(s) and shall be _________ on a _______.
No oil flow condition
1 minute
Documented on a MAF
Rotor Engagement/Disengagement Limit
45 knots any direction
Vne
180 KIAS
Sideward/Rearward Flight
35 knots
Max Autorotation Speed
100 KIAS
Boost Off Flight
140 KIAS
SAS 1 and 2 Inop in IMC
125 KIAS
Either PRI SERVO PRESS Caution
125 KIAS
Searchlight in fixed position other than stowed
160 KIAS
Searchlight in transition
100 KIAS
Dome at or above trail
70 KIAS, 45 degrees AOB
Dome below trail
70 KIAS, 15 degrees AOB
Cabin door opening/closing
60 KIAS
What is the note about airspeed with the MTS installed?
Unbalanced flight below 90 KIAS in descents over 1000 fpm will result in inaccurate and erratic airspeed indications.
Rescue Hoist Load Descent Rate Limit
1000 fpm
Hovering Limitations (4 things)
- Prolonged rearward flight and downwind hovering should be avoided to prevent accumulation of exhaust fumes in the helicopter and heat damage to the window on an open cabin door.
- Hovering turns at a rate in excess of 30 degrees per second.
- Dipping sonar operations at altitudes other than 70 feet.
- Do not tow the transducer in the water above 8 KGS with array folded and 4 KGS with array unfolded.
Towing Definition
Towing is defined as the cable contacting the funnel.
AOB Limits
Normal - 45 degrees
Operations above 10,000’ DA - 30
Either PRI SERVO PRESS caution - 30
Boost off flight - 30
Altitude Limit
13,000’ DA
Prohibited Maneuvers (3 things)
- Aerobatic flight
- Practice full autorotations
- Intentional approaches into or inducement of retreating blade stall.
Rotor Brake Limit
Max rotor speed is 76% Nr for application.
Routine stops shall be 30-50% Nr and limited to 180 psi.
Blade Fold/Spread Limit
45 knots of wind from any direction
10 minute cooling period following a complete fold and spread.
Max Rate of Descent to Land
720 fpm when aircraft < 19,500 lb
480 fpm when aircraft > 19,500 lb
Max Rate of Descent to Land on Sloped Terrain
360 fpm
Max Touchdown Speed
75 KGS with tail wheel locked, 20 KGS with tail wheel unlocked
Max Ground Taxi Speed
40 KGS with shimmy damper installed, 20 KGS with shimmy damper not installed.
Slope Landing Limits
6 degrees nose down
9 degrees nose up
12 degrees cross slope
Note about Nose Down Landings
A low frequency oscillation may occur on nose down landings with cyclic near the aft stop.
Downwind landings _______ be avoided.
Should
Windows _______ not be installed or removed in flight, except during actual aircraft emergencies.
Shall not
Max Operating Gross Weight
23,500 lb
Maximum Launch and Recovery Gross Weight for Aviation and Amphibious Assault Aviation Ships
23,500 lb
Max Launch and Recovery Gross Weight for Air Capable Ships
22,500 lb
Max Cargo Floor Loading
300 lb per square foot
Max Cargo Hook Weight
6,000 lb
Max Rescue Hoist Weight
600 lb
Cg Limits
8.0 inches right, 7.5 inches left
Minimum Equipment for IMC
Both FDs
Both cockpit MDs or 2/3 if qualified aircrewman aboard. WCA page shall be functional
Both EGIs. Valid attitude by both, heading by at least one.
ADC
Slip/Skid indicators
Standby mag compass with current calibration card
Primary and backup mission computers
RADALT
Digital clock
Pitot Heat
Windshield wipers
All backup flight instruments
Instrument, navigation, and cockpit lighting
One VHF/UHF
ICS
IFF, as required by ATC
TACAN or VOR
SAS 2, trim, autopilot
LAWS (over water)
Altitude hold (over water)
Minimum Equipment for Night Flight over Water
LAWS
Altitude hold (RADALT or BARALT)
What two types of icing can we fly into? What equipment do we need?
Trace and light
Operable anti-ice and blade de-ice equipment
What are icing conditions defined as?
5 degrees C or lower in visible moisture
Minimum Equipment for Passengers
Emergency egress lighting system (ADHEELS and IHEELS) shall be operable for all overwater flights requiring passengers in the cabin.
Temperature Limits
-40 degrees C to 60 degrees C
-40 degrees F to 140 degrees F
APU Operating Limits
APU operation at 43 degrees C and above with engines and rotor operating is limited to 30 minutes.
APU may be operated continuously up to 51 degrees C with engines and rotor not operating.
Backup Hyd Pump Limits
33-38 degrees C: 24 minutes on, 72 minutes off
39-60 degrees C: 16 minutes on, 48 minutes off