Limits

Question 1

Minimum crew

Answer 1

One pilot and a qualified observer

Question 2

Weight

Answer 2

Internally - 3,200lbs

Including external cargo - 3,350lbs

Question 3

Min crew for CAL

Answer 3

Two NATOPS qualified pilots or

One NATOPS qualified pilots, a qualified observer and an aircrewman

Question 4

Ng

Answer 4

Idle - 62+/- 2%
Continuous - 60-105%
Maximum - 106% for 15 seconds

Question 5

Max Auto

Answer 5

100KIAS

Question 6

Standby Generator

Answer 6

*With the main gen on, the stby loadmeter should indicate 10% or less. Momentary testing of the stby gen under full bus lad is permitted on the ground or in air.

Prolonged operation of the stby gen while it is the primary power source to ESS#1 Bus is prohibited at speeds less than 65KTS

Question 7

XMSN Oil Temp

Answer 7

15-110 C
* Illumination of the TRANS OIL PRESS caution is common while twist grip is at flight idle, however, the gauge should indicate positive transmission oil pressure.

Question 8

Min IFR

Answer 8

65KIAS

Question 9

Climb/Decent IMC

Answer 9

During IMC Should not exceed 1,000fpm

Question 10

Max w/o doors

Answer 10

110KIAS

Question 11

Nr

Answer 11

Power on:
Min - 97%
Max cont. - 100%
Power Off:
Cont. - 90-107%

Continuous operations in 50-60% range may cause isolation mount damage

Question 12

Cargo

Answer 12

86lbs per square foot (in cabin and baggage compartment)

Max load - 950lbs

Question 13

XMSN Oil PX

Answer 13

Min - 30psi
Cont.- 30-50psi
Max - 70psi
* PX between 50-70 shall be documented on a MAF at the completion of the flight. No detrimental effect in this region with XMSN oil temp within limits.

Question 14

Sideward/Rearward Flight

Answer 14

DA Side Rear
0-1000 25 15
1000-2000 20 15
2000-4000 15 15
4000-6000 10 10
6000-10,000 5 5

Question 15

Longitudinal CG Limits FCS ON

Answer 15

106.75-112.5

Question 16

Rotor Brake

Answer 16

Continuous - 38-30%Nr

C - Application less than 30%Nr may cause damage to the drive train

Question 17

Baggage compartment

Answer 17

250lbs

Question 18

Rotor engagement and disengagement

Answer 18

Front - 40kts
Side - 25kts
Rear - 17kts

Question 19

Longitudinal CG with front doors removed

Answer 19

106-110

Question 20

TOT

Answer 20

Start:
Continuous - 0-810 C
10 Sec -          810-927 C
Max -               927 C
Power Transient:
Continuous - 0-738
5 min -             738-810
6 sec -             810-843
Max -               843

Question 21

Prohibited Operations

Answer 21

(B) Prohibited from IMC or Icing conditions
(C)Prohibited from Icing conditions
IFR is prohibited with any doors removed or external loads
Asymmetrical doors off, flight prohibited

Question 22

Min crew for IFR

Answer 22

Two pilots; one with an instrument rating

Question 23

Turbulence

Answer 23

80KIAS

Question 24

Starter

Answer 24

*If a light off occurs within 20 sec of the start sequence, the starter may be operated for 60sec with a 60sec cooling period. 3 such attempts may be made within 30min, then wait 30min to cool.
With External Power:
25sec-on
30sec-off
25sec-on
30sec-off
25sec-on
30min-off
Battery:
40sec-on
60sec-off
40sec-on
60sec-off
40sec-on
30min-off

Question 25

Min crew weight

Answer 25

180lbs

Question 26

Lateral slope

Answer 26

7.5 degrees

Question 27

Overwater and shipboard requirements

Answer 27

1. RADALT 2. VSI * Liferafts are not required

Question 28

Longitudinal CG Limits FCS OFF

Answer 28

106-114.2

Question 29

Nf

Answer 29

Min - 97% Max continuous - 100% Avoid - 71-88% when Torque >33% Steady state is defined as holding Nf within 2% range. Holding Nf in this range for 60sec requires turbine replacement and shall be avoided. Overspeeds are determined on a sliding scale

Question 30

Prohibited maneuvers

Answer 30

Aerobatic maneuvers Protracted operations in the Avoid or Caution areas on HVD Fully developed VRS Intentional entry into blade stall Hovering turns in excess of 45 degrees per second

Question 31

Acceleration

Answer 31

.5-2.5 G’s

Question 32

Night Flight

Answer 32

1. All inst and CB lights (except single failure of a redundant system) 2. All exterior lights 3. Operable comm radio 4. Attitude Gyro 5. RADALT

Question 33

Fuel Reserve

Answer 33

10gal

Question 34

Torque

Answer 34

Cont. - 0-85% Max - 100% for 5 min (military power limit) Transient - 100-110% for 5 sec

Question 35

Notes

Answer 35

Intentional operation in the transient range is prohibited.

Question 36

Max Rate or Climb

Answer 36

50KIAS

Question 37

Fuel Boost Pump Pressure

Answer 37

4-30psi

Question 38

Engine Oil PX

Answer 38

``` Min - 50psi w/ Ng <79% 90psi w/ Ng 79>x<94% 115psi w/ Ng >94% Max - 130psi *Max is 130 psi, except for temporary conditions up to 150psi immediately following cold Wx start ```

Question 39

Vine

Answer 39

FCS Off - 130KIAS | FCS On - 122KIAS