EC-135/Limitations

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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