HELICOPTER FINALS

Question 1

instrument markings may include

Answer 1

green, red, yellow ranges for the safe operation of the aircraft

Question 2

green marking indicates

Answer 2

range of continuous operation

Question 3

red range indicates

Answer 3

maximum or minimum operation allowed

Question 4

yellow range indicates

Answer 4

caution or transition area

Question 5

the weight and loading distribution section of the manufacturer’s RFM contains

Answer 5

certified weights and center of gravity (CG)

Question 6

have direct and important bearing on the safe operation of the rotorcraft

Answer 6

one or more placards

Question 7

low RPM means

Answer 7

does not produce sufficient lift

Question 8

high RPM means

Answer 8

may cause structural damage

Question 9

rotor RPM limitations have

Answer 9

minimum and maximum values

Question 10

describes operating limitations on the helicopter’s engine

Answer 10

powerplant limitations

Question 11

powerplant limitations area includes

Answer 11

rpm range, power limitations, operating temperatures, and fuel and oil requirements

Question 12

when metal main rotor blades are installed, restrict rotor speed to 319 to 324 RPM (6500 to 6600 Engine RPM) during cruise flight.

Answer 12

rotor limitations

Question 13

rotor limitations does not apply when what are installed

Answer 13

composite main rotor blades

Question 14

• intentional flight into severe or extreme turbulence is prohibited
• intentional flight into moderate turbulence is not recommended when the report or forecast is based on aircraft above 12,500 pounds gross weight
• intentional flight into thunderstorms is prohibited

Answer 14

turbulence limitations

Question 15

sideward flight limits and rearward flight limit are

Answer 15

30 knots

Question 16

the helicopter can be flown up to VNE with the cabin doors locked in either the closed position or the fully open position.

Answer 16

airspeed limitations

Question 17

flight above how many KIAS with the cabin doors unlocked position is prohibited

Answer 17

50

Question 18

AIRSPEED LIMITS R66

Answer 18

• Never-Exceed Airspeed (VNE)
• up to 3000 feet density altitude
• 2200lb TOGW & above: 130 KIAS
• below 2200 lb TOGW: 140 KIAS
• Up to 9000 feet density altitude
  Autorotation: 100 KIAS for higher altitudes

Question 19

R66 LIMITATIONS:

What does red refers to

Answer 19

operating limit.

Question 20

R66 LIMITATIONS:

What does Red Cross Hatch refers to

Answer 20

power-off VNE

Question 21

R66 LIMITATIONS:

What does Yellow refers to

Answer 21

precautionary or special operating procedure range

Question 22

R66 LIMITATIONS:

Green refers to

Answer 22

normal operating procedures

Question 23

R66 LIMITATIONS describe all

Answer 23

Red = operating limit
Red Cross Hatch = power-off VNE
Yellow = precautionary or special operating procedure range
Green = normal operating procedures

Question 24

center of gravity limits for the UH-1H Helicopter and instructions for computation of the center of gravity are contained in

Answer 24

weight and balance section of RFM

Question 25

Center of gravity limits for the UH-1H Helicopter and instructions for computation of the center of gravity are contained in the Weight and Balance section of RFM. • Do not carry external loads if the cg is aft of station 142 prior to lifting external load

Answer 25

Center of Gravity Limits

Question 26

The maximum gross weight for the UH-1H helicopter

Answer 26

9500 lbs

Question 27

The maximum gross weight for towing

Answer 27

9500 lbs

Question 28

Maximum allowable weight for the cargo hook

Answer 28

4000 lbs

Question 29

Cargo distribution across the cargo floor

Answer 29

shall not exceed100 pounds per square foot

Question 30

• Maximum Gross Weight. The maximum gross weight for the UH-1H helicopter is 9500 pounds • Maximum Gross Weight for Towing. The maximum gross weight for towing is 9500 pounds. • Cargo Hook Weight Limitations. Maximum allowable weight for the cargo hook is 4000 pounds. • Weight Distribution Limitations. Cargo distribution over the cargo floor area shall not exceed100 pounds per square foot.

Answer 30

Weight Limitations

Question 31

Maximum Gross Weight

Answer 31

2700 lbs (1225 kg)

Question 32

Minimum Gross Weight

Answer 32

1400 lbs (635 kg)

Question 33

Maximum per seat including under-seat compartment

Answer 33

300 lbs (136 kg)

Question 34

Maximum in any under-seat compartment

Answer 34

50 lb (23 kg)

Question 35

Maximum distributed load

Answer 35

50lb/ft^2 (244 kg/m^2)

Question 36

Maximum total load

Answer 36

300 lb (136kg)