SDH EC130B4 Limitations Flashcards
SDH EC130B4 checkride study
THE FOLLOWING ARE FORBIDDEN
- Leaving the controls while the rotor is turning
- Aerobatic maneuvers
- Flight under falling snow (deleted because of Intec Filter)
- Flight in freezing rain or icing conditions
- In flight engine power reduction using twist grip control except for engine failure training
- In flight, intentional VEMD complete shut-off
WHAT IS THE GROSS WEIGHT?
5350 lbs
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM PERMISSIBLE WEIGHT FOR FLIGHT?
3307 lbs
WHAT ARE THE FORWARD AND REARWARD CG LIMITS AT GROSS WEIGHT?
Forward = 124
Rearward = 140
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
- 155 Knots - Power On
- 125 Knots - Power Off
- 70 Knots - Doors Off
- 70 Knots - Sliding Door Open
- -3 kias per 1000 Hp
(See chart in section 2 for airspeed/door open combinations)
ALTITUDE LIMITATIONS
RFM
23,000 feet
With Crash Resistant Fuel Tank
17,000 feet
If equiped with Airframe Fuel Filter
15,000 feet
TEMPERATURE LIMITATIONS
- -20°c for start
- 0°c before power application
- ISA + 35°c (50°c)
- 2°c per 1000’ DA Max
SLOPE LIMITATIONS
- 6° UP
- 6° DOWN
- 8° SIDE TO SIDE
MANEUVER LIMITATIONS
Do not exceed load factor causing the limit caution light to illuminate

MAIN ROTOR RPM LIMITATIONS
- 320 rpm Minimum for power-off
- 320 to 375 rpm Caution range
- 375 to 405 Normal operating range
- 405 to 430 rpm Caution range
- 430 rpm Maximum power-off
- 170 rpm Rotor Brake operation HIGH WIND
- 140 rpm Rotor Brake operation NORMAL
- 100 rpm Rotor Brake Company
(Five minutes between rotor brake operation)
EXPLAIN THE NUMBERS ON THE FLI
- 9.6 = Maximum Continuous
- 9.6 to 10.0 = Takeoff Rating
- 10 = Maximum Takeoff Rating
- 10.4 = Maximum Transient Rating (5 Seconds)
- (Company Cruise 9.0)
TORQUE LIMITATIONS
FLI 9
92.7 = Maximum Continuous
92.7 - 100 = Takeoff Rating below 40 knots
100% Maximum Takeoff Rating Torque
104% Maximum Transient Rating (5 Seconds)
Delta NG = -4 Maximum Continuous Rating
NF LIMITATIONS
349 Minimum rpm
349 - 418 Normal rpm
418 Maximum Continuous rpm
450 Maximum Transient rpm (5 Seconds)
NG LIMITATIONS
FLI 9
67% = Minimum
(Delta NG -4) 97.1% = Maximum Continuous Rating
100% = Takeoff Rating
(Delta NG 0) 101.1% = Maximum Takeoff Rating
1% Maximum Transient Rating (5 Seconds)
(Delta NG +1) (102.3% = Maximum Transient Rating)
T4 LIMITATIONS
STARTING
- 750c Maximum Continuous
- 865c Maximum Transient (10 Seconds)
FLIGHT
- 849c Maximum Continuous Rating
- 849c - 915c Takeoff Rating Range (no time limit)
- 915c Maximum Takeoff Range
- 941c Transient (20 Sec)
OIL TEMPERATURE LIMITATIONS
-10°c to 0°c = Caution Range
115°c = Maximum Oil Temperature
OIL PRESSURE LIMITATIONS
1.1 bar minimum at 70% NG
1.1 to 2 bar = Caution Range
2 to 6 bar = Normal Range
6 to 9.8 bar = Caution Range
9.8 bar Maximum Pressure
ELECTRICAL CURRENT LIMITATION
31.5v = Maximum Voltage
26 to 29v = Rated Voltage
150 Amps = Maximum Current
FUEL LIMITATIONS
- JET A
- JP4
- JP5
- JP8
- KEROSENE
OAT range for using fuel is: -40ºc to +50ºc
Below -20ºc, anti ice additive (Prist) is mandatory for fuels which do not contain it.
With Robertson crash resistant fuel tanks prist must be added at 0°c
FUEL REPLACEMENTS
Below 25ºc and below 5000’ Hp
WIDECUT (JP4)
WIDECUT (JET B)
Below 40ºc and below 15000’ Hp
KEROSENE TS 1
KEROSENE RT
MAIN GEAR BOX LUBRICANT
Mineral Oil
MAXIMUM BAGGAGE IN RH BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT?
287 lbs
MAXIMUM BAGGAGE IN LH BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT?
342 lbs
MAXIMUM BAGGAGE IN REAR CARGO COMPARTMENT?
176 lbs
WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR USE OF AUDIO HORN SYSTEM?
Pilot headset to monitor warning sounds
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR FLIGHT
TWO adequate radio/audio headsets.
One worn by pilot, second in standby.
Second headset need not be plugged in.
Baggage door must be locked unless three latch system installed
WHAT TYPE OF OPERATION IS THIS AIRCRAFT APPROVED FOR?
DAY AND NIGHT VFR
CAN THIS AIRCRAFT BE FLOWN IN FALLING SNOW?
CHECK VISIBILITY REQUIREMENTS IN SUPPLEMENTAL SECTION
IF FILTER INDICATES CLOGGING FOLLOW EP
LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
CAN P2 BLEED AIR BE USED WHEN ABOVE ENGINE MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS RATING?
NO
(Shut off heater and de-mist)
YELLOW ZONE ON FUEL GAUGE
15.8 Gallons Remaining
15 Minutes Flight Time at MCP
With Crash Resistant Fuel Tank
Approx 18 Gallons
18 Minutes Flight Time at MCP
DOES THE FUEL GAUGE YELLOW ZONE INCLUDE NON-USABLE FUEL?
NO
FUEL CELL CAPACITY
and
(Usable Amount)
143 Gallons
(142.7 Usable)
With Crash Resistant Fuel Tank
144 Gallons
(141.2 Usable)
CAN ANYTHING BE STORED UNDER THE SEATS?
NO
LIST DIFFERENT WARNING SOUNDS
GONG - When a red warning appears on panel
CONTINUOUS HORN - When NR is below 360 rpm, When maximum takeoff limits are exceeded for more than 1.5 seconds
INTERMITTENT HORN - NR above 410 rpm
MAXIMUM WIND FOR STARTING AND STOPPING ROTOR
40 knots from any direction
50 knots for direct headwind
CAN PILOT PERFORM AN EBCAU CHECK DURING FLIGHT OR ON THE GROUND?
NO
IS OUR GARMIN ACCEPTABLE FOR IFR FLIGHT?
NO, VFR only
TURBOMECA ARRIEL 2B1 Power Rating
847 SHP
(through reduction derated to)
747 SHP (MTOP)
728 SHP (MCP)
MAXIMUM TEMP FOR HOT AIR DE-ICE
80c