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.

General

This helicopter shall be operated in compliance with this section. Kind of Operation This helicopter is certified for day and night operations in VMC (Visual Meterological Conditions) and IMC (Instrument Meterological Conditions). Basis of Certification This helicopter is certified in the Normal category accoding to SLAR-9923, first issued Feb. 29, 1993 with Category A engine isolation requirements. 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. 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 Center of Gravity Limits The zero station plane is located at the nose of the aircraft. Max Forward CG: 153 in in Max Aft CG: 172 in Max Lateral CG: +/- 8 in from center line 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 Airspeed Limits Never Exceed Speed (Vne): 160 knots Power-Off Never Exceed Speed (Vne): 90 knots