EC-135/Limitations

SECTION 2. LIMITATIONS

WARNING IF ANY LIMITATION HAS BEEN EXCEEDED, MAINTENANCE ACTION MAY BE REQUIRED AND NECESSARY BEFORE NEXT FLIGHT. ENTER DURATION AND AMOUNT OF EXCESS IN LOGBOOK.

1 General

This helicopter shall be operated in compliance with this section.

2 Kind of Operation

This helicopter is certified for day and night operations in VMC (Visual Meteorological Conditions) and IMC (Instrument Meteorological Conditions).

3 Basis of Certification

This helicopter is certified in the Normal category according to SLAR-9923, first issued Feb. 29, 1993 with Category A engine isolation requirements.

4 Minimum Flight Crew/Maximum Number of Occupants

The minimum flight crew for this helicopter is one pilot operating from the right crew seat. The maximum number of occupants including flight crew is 8.

5 Mass and Load Limits

Max Gross Weight:	6,415 lb
Min Gross Weight for Flight:	3,300 lb
Max Floor Loading Limit:	122 lb/sq-ft

6 Center of Gravity Limits

The zero station plane is located at the nose of the aircraft.

Max Forward CG:	153 in
Max Aft CG:	172 in
Max Lateral CG:	+/- 8 in from center line

7 Fuel Limits

Main Tank:	154 gallons	1047 lb	474.3 kg
Left tank:	16 gallons	109 lb	49.2 kg
Right tank:	14 gallons	95 lb	43.1 kg
Total:	184 gallons	1251 lb	566.7 kg

8 Airspeed Limits

Never Exceed Speed (Vne): 160 knots Power-Off Never Exceed Speed (Vne): 90 knots