Yes Flashcards
What is the minimum possible RVR and ceiling for IFR departure onshore?
150m/50’
What is the minimum possible visibility for IFR departure offshore?
250m
What should you consider when planning to use RNAV approaches for destination and alternate aerodromes?
It is not allowed to plan to use RNAV at both destination and alternate aerodromes. At least one of the aerodromes should have a working approach that does not rely on GNSS/GPS.
What are the requirements for a T/O alternate aerodrome? (3 things)
- Flight max 1 hour at normal cruise speed
- forecast wx above or at dest minima +/- 1 hour from arrival
- flight path possible with OEI.
Do we need T/O alternate from offshore helideck?
No; regardless of situation we are committed to continue to onward flight.
What is the destination planning minima for a type B approach?
RVR/Vis only
What is the planning minima for a type A approach?
Ceiling at or above DA/MDA; RVR/Vis.
What is the planning minima for a type B approach to an alternate?
RVR/Vis + 400; Ceiling at DH + 200.
What is the planning minima for a type A approach to an alternate?
RVR/Vis + 400; Ceiling at DH + 200.
What are the conditions for avoiding an alternate; rule 2 (4 things)
Ceiling 400’ above MDA/H or DA/H; Vis 3000m; 2 instrument procedures; +15min fuel (+/-2hr).
What are the conditions for avoiding an alternate; the Revised aerodrome rule?
2500m / ceiling 1000’ over aerodrome (+/-1hr).
What are the conditions for avoiding an alternate; VMC from MSA?
VMC approach possible from MSA (+/-1hr).
What are the conditions for avoiding an alternate; Coastal day?
CLOUD BASE above DA/H+400; 4000m (+/-1hr).
What is the max number of approach attempts?
2; unless significant improvement has been made.
3; if it’s a coupled 3D approach
What are the requirements for visual approach?
800 m vis; aerodrome in sight.
What is the VFR day minimum for G airspace at and below 3000’?
5000 m vis; clear of clouds.
What is the VFR day minimum for G airspace above 3000’?
5000 m vis; 1500 m horizontal and 1000’ vertical distance from clouds.
What is the VFR night minimum for G airspace enroute?
5000 m vis; 1500 m horizontal and 1000’ vertical distance from clouds.
What is the VFR day minimum over water?
1500 m; 600’.
What is the VFR night minimum over water?
5000 m; 1200’.
What is the VFR day minimum between helidecks less than 10 NM apart?
2000 m (800); 300’.
What is the VFR night minimum between helidecks less than 10 NM apart?
5000 m (1500); 500’.
What is the maximum windspeed for operation on a helideck?
60 kts including gusts.
Can we disregard a PROB 30/40 or TEMPO?
Yes; if they are of showery conditions.
Can we disregard a PROB 30/40 TEMPO?
Yes; except for FZFG.
What is the contingency fuel for IFR or VFR over water?
10% of TRIP and ALTERNATE.
What is the contingency fuel for VFR?
5% of TRIP.
What is the final reserve fuel for IFR or VFR over water?
30 minutes.
What is the final reserve fuel for VFR?
20 minutes.
What is the cloud penetration minimum day and MDA?
600’ 4000 m; visual in 500’.
What is the cloud penetration minimum night and MDA?
1200’ 5000 m; visual in 1000’.
When to do Low vis T/O?
600 m / 200’ or below.
What is the minimum visibility and cloud base for T/O ashore?
150 m / 50’.
What is the single engine failure unusable fuel quantity?
170 kg.
What is the max cargo weight on a seat?
85 kg.
Departure with a TAF indicating freezing precipitation EXCLUDING FZFG?
Not allowed; until one hour after period.
Departure with a TAF indicating FZFG?
If the METAR or Actual weather is free of FZFG you can depart; but you need a T/O alternate.
Can you depart?
Yes, but you need a T/O alternate.
What is the minimum stable approach offshore IFR?
80 kts; ROD max 600.
What is the minimum stable approach onshore VFR?
MIN 80 kts; ROD max 600.
What is the minimum stable approach offshore VFR?
500’; MIN 80 kts OR 300’ MIN 60 kts.
When do we need to make a low-visibility T/O?
600m RVR or less; ceiling 200’ or less.
What is the planning minima for type B IFR destination?
At or above RVR/VIS.
What is the planning minimum IFR alternate destination?
At or above RVR/VIS + 400m AND (MDH + 200’).
What is the contingency fuel for VFR day over land?
5% TRIP.
What is the contingency fuel for VFR night or day over water?
10% TRIP + ALT.
What is the minimum runway available for normal T/O?
280m.
What is the minimum runway available for low visibility T/O?
420m.
What is the max cargo weight?
300kg minus 13 for tiedown kit.
What is the cargo room floor loading?
160kg/m².
What is the cabin floor loading?
240kg/m².
When do we need to tie down offshore?
35 kts incl gusts.
What is the max wind speed for startup or shutdown on helideck?
50 kts incl gusts.
What is the max wind for offshore parking?
60 kts including gusts.
What is the max approved wind for tiedowns?
65 kts.
What is the minimum weight?
4900kg.
What is the max weight at or above -15C?
7850 on ground, 7800 airborne.
What is the max weight below -15C?
7580 on ground, 7500 airborne.
What are the altitude limits for T/O?
-1500PA to 13000DA.
What are the altitude limits for flight?
-1500PA to 15000DA.
What are the OAT limits?
-40C to +50C, max ISA +40C.
What is the max speed for opening doors?
60 kts.
What is the max speed with one door open?
80 kts.
What is the max speed with both doors open?
150 kts.
What is the VNE?
175 kts, -4 kts per 1000’ over 3000’.
What is the VNE power off?
VNE - 40 kts.
What are the max taxi speeds with and without nose wheel locked?
40 with, 20 without.
What are the rotor start/stop wind speed limits?
60 kts 30 degrees to either side, 35 kts for the rest.
What is the rotor RPM normal range?
97% to 105%.
What is the normal range for rotor RPM?
97% to 105%
What is the rotor RPM max and min continuous?
95% to 107%
What is the rotor RPM min transient?
83%
What is the rotor RPM power off continuous min and max?
87.5% to 110%
What is the rotor RPM power off transient min and max?
83% to 117%
When is the low RPM horn cancelled?
Below 70%
When is the RPM horn activated?
95% to 110%
What are the rotor brake limitations (time between and max per hour)?
5 mins between, max 4 per flight hour
What is the engine max transient temp?
925C
What is the engine max start temperature?
870C
What are the engine oil min temp and max pressure for takeoff?
10C and 8.9BAR
What is the OEI HI time?
30 seconds
What is the OEI LO time?
2 minutes
What is the min fuel pressure?
-0.25 bar
What is the max oil pressure during startup?
15.2 bar
What is the max MGB, IGB and TGB temp?
120C