UH-1Y Ops Limits Flashcards
Main Rotor Limits (Power On)
Transient Operation: 91%
Continuous Operation: 97-100%
Transient Operation (10 sec): 100-110%
Main Rotor Limits (Power Off)
Transient Operation (at 1g): 84% Continuous Operation: 91-105% Transient Operation (10 sec): 105-110%
Power Turbine Speed (Np) Limits
Continuous Operation: 99-100% Transient Operation (12 sec limit): 100-117% Avoid Range: 55-70%
Engine Torque Limits (inner scale)
Continuous Operation: 0-61.9%
One Engine Inoperative (2.5 min limit): 61.9-65.7%
Main Rotor Gearbox Torque Limits (outer scale)
Continuous Operation: 10-100% Transient Operation (10 sec): 100-105%
MGT Limits (Normal Operation)
Continuous Operation: 400-800C Intermediate Operation (30 min limit): 801-867C
MGT Limits (One Engine Inoperative)
Contingency Power (2.5 min): 868-917C Transient Operation (12 sec): 917-964C
MGT Limits (Starting)
Maximum: 867C
Gas Generator Turbine Speed (Ng) Limits
Continuous Operation: 0-102.1%
Transient Operation (12 sec limit): 102.1-105.1%
Maximum: 105.2%
Engine Oil Temperature Limits
Continuous Operation: 35-131C
30 Minute Operation: 132-149C
Maximum: 150C
Engine Oil Pressure Limits
Minimum: 20 PSI Caution Range: 20-30 PSI Continuous Operation: 30-100 PSI Maximum: 100 PSI Cold Start Maximum Limit: 200 PSI
MRGB Oil Temperature Limits
Caution: (-50)-(0)C
Normal: 0-100C
Caution Range: 100-110C
Maximum: 110C
MRGB Oil Pressure Limits
Minimum: 25 PSI Caution Range: 25-40 PSI Normal: 40-70 PSI Caution Range: 70-100 PSI Maximum: 100 PSI
MRGB Oil Level Limits
LO: Requires Servicing
GO: Normal Operating Level
IGB Oil Temperature Limits
Caution: (-50)-(0)C
Normal: 0-124C
Caution Range: 124-129C
Maximum: 129C
IGT Oil Pressure Limits
LO: Low
GO: Normal (>7 PSI)
CBOX Oil Temperature Limits
Caution: (-50)-(0)C
Normal: 0-100C
Caution Range: 100-110C
Maximum: 110C
CBOX Oil Pressure Limits
Minimum: 25 PSI Caution Range: 25-70 PSI Normal: 70-90 PSI Caution Range: 90-150 PSI Maximum: 151 PSI
Tail Rotor Gearbox Oil Temperature Limits
Caution: (-50)-(0)C
Normal: 0-100C
Caution Range: 100-110C
Maximum: 110C
Hydraulics Temperature Limits
Minimum: (-7)C Caution Range: (-7)-10C Normal: 10-110C Caution Range: 110-115C Maximum: 115C
Hydraulics Pressure Limits
Minimum: 2000 PSI Caution Range: 2001-2700 PSI Normal: 2700-3150 PSI Caution Range: 3150-3850 PSI Maximum: 3850 PSI
Hydraulics Fluid Level Limits
Minimum: LOW (75 CU. IN.)
Caution: REFL (75-85 CU. IN.)
Normal: FULL (85-110 CU. IN.)
Main Generator Amperage Limits
Normal: 0-400 AMPS
Caution Range: 400-600 AMPS
Maximum: 600 AMPS
Battery Limits
Minimum: 18 VDV Caution Range: 18-22 VDC Normal: 22-29 VDC Caution Range: 29-30 VDV Maximum: 30 VDC
APU Generator Voltage Limits
Low: 0-17.9 VDC Avoid Range: 18-21.9 VDC Normal: 22-29 VDC Avoid Range: 29.1-29.9 VDC High: 30 VDC
APU Generator Amperage Limits
Normal: 0-200 AMPS
Avoid Range: 200.1-299 AMPS
High: 300-400 AMPS
Essential and Nonessential DC Bus Limits
Minimum: 18 VDV Caution Range: 18-22 VDC Normal: 22-29 VDC Caution Range: 29-30 VDV Maximum: 30 VDC
Essential and Nonessential AC Bus Limits
Minimum: 104 VAC Caution Range: 104-108 VAC Normal: 108-118 VAC Caution Range: 118-125 VAC Maximum: 125 VAC
APU Starter Limitations
30 seconds ON 60 seconds OFF 30 seconds ON 60 seconds OFF 30 seconds ON 30 minutes OFF
Altitude Limitations
The maximum operational altitude is 10,000 feet pressure altitude
Main Generator Voltage Limits
Minimum: 18 VDV Caution Range: 18-22 VDC Normal: 22-29 VDC Caution Range: 29-30 VDV Maximum: 30 VDC
Maximum Airspeed
170 KIAS
Maximum Autorotation Airspeed
120 KIAS
Max Sideward/Readward Flight
45 KIAS
SCAS Failure Max Airspeed
100 KIAS
Cabin Doors Opening/Closing Airspeed
80 KIAS
Max Cabin Doors Open Airspeed
170 KIAS
Max Airspeed Forward Wing Doors Open
30 KIAS
APU Ground Power Cart Limits
500 AMPS (300-1000 min/max) 28 VDC (23.9-29.1 min/max)
Abort Start Criteria
- Ng fails to reach 14 percent within 6 seconds.
- No MGT indication within 30 seconds after the starter engages.
- Oil pressure is not evident within 30 seconds after starter is engaged. Do not motor engine if aborting due to lack of oil pressure.
- MGT reaches 867 °C before starter disengages.
- Starter fails to disengage above 55 ±3 percent Ng.
- No Np within 30 seconds after Ng reaches idle (67 ±3 percent).
- ROTOR BRAKE light fails to extinguish within 30 seconds after brake release.
Rotor Brake Limits
- Do not apply rotor brake above 60 percent Nr except for emergency situations.
- Do not apply rotor brake below 25 percent Nr except in emergency situations.
- Except in emergency situations, the rotor brake shall be released at approximately 10 percent Nr to avoid
sudden stoppage. - During rotor brake start, release brake within 25 seconds after engine idleRPM(67 ±3 percentNg) is attained.
- During rotor brake start, ROTOR BRAKE light should extinguish within 30 seconds after brake release.
- Do not exceed engine idle RPM (67 ±3 percent Ng) with rotor brake engaged.
Landing Gear Limits
Landing is permitted at maximum gross weight for all headings on slope surfaces up to and including six degrees.
Prohibited Maneuvers
- Aerobatic maneuvers as defined by OPNAVINST 3710.7 series.
- Practice autorotations to touchdown are prohibited.
- Practice autorotation entries within the shaded areas of the height velocity diagrams (Figure 4-2 and Figure 4-4) are prohibited.
- Dual–engine throttle chops above 120 KIAS are prohibited.
- Single–engine throttle chops above 60–percent MRGB torque are prohibited.
- Do not exceed 50 percent MRGB torque at airspeeds above Vh while in a dive.
- Abrupt, simultaneous collective and cyclic inputs while maneuvering are prohibited.
- Continuous night–aided operation (with TopOwl HMSD) within NOE environment is prohibited. Transition through NOE is permitted.
External Cargo Limits
The cargo hook weight limit is 4,000 pounds.
- Airspeed limit for external cargo is 135 KIAS.
- Maximum angle of bank during external cargo operations is 30 degrees.
Rescue Hoist Weight Limits
The internal rescue hoist weight limit is 600 pounds. The retraction speed capability is 150 fpm at 600 pounds or 300 fpm at 300 pounds. The useable cable length is 250 feet.
Prohibited Operations
- Gravity Fueling: Gravity fueling with engines and/or APU operating is prohibited.
- Minimum Fuel Requirement: No flight shall be planned to terminate with a fuel state less than 350 pounds.
- Single Hydraulic System Flight: Except for emergencies, intentional in–flight operation with the HYD1 or HYD2 PBA selected to OFF is prohibited.
Temperature Limits
Helicopter operation at outside air temperatures below -25 °F (-32 °C) or above 125 °F (52 °C) is prohibited.
Blade Fold or Spread Limitations
Blades should not be folded or spread in winds over 45 knots, from any direction. If blade pin-puller actuator motor stalls two consecutive cycles, allow 5-minute cool down period prior to recycling motor.
Tail Rotor Gearbox Oil Pressure Limits
LO: Minimum (<10 PSI)
GO: Normal (11-149 PSI)
HI: Caution Range (150-174 PSI)
HI: Maximum (>175 PSI)