Term
| Is IFR operation pemitted? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is max Vne with the doors OFF |
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Definition
89 knots
(decreases with DA, see charts!) |
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Term
| What is the maximum operating altitude? |
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Definition
1700 lbs gross or less: DA max 14,600
Over 1700 lbs: DA max 12,000 |
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Term
| What is the cabin weight limit? |
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Definition
600 pounds
(but see weight and balance!) |
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Term
| What is the max Vne doors ON |
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Definition
95 knots
(decreases with DA, see charts!) |
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Term
| What are the main rotor RPM limits? |
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Definition
390 RPM to 504 RPM
(power off -
engine RPM limits when power on) |
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Term
| What is the max gross weight |
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Definition
2050 lbs at sea level DA
1610 lbs at DA of 7000 feet |
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Term
| What is the engine's max continuous power and at what MP/RPM |
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Definition
190 hp at 26" and 3200 RPM
(reduces to 24.7" MP at 4200 ft
refer to placard on instrument panel!) |
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Term
| What is the flight minimum engine RPM |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the max RPM with rotor disengaged? |
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Definition
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Term
| When is the fuel boost pump required |
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Definition
Required for takeoff, landing, under 450AGL
(normally run continuously) |
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Term
| What is the maximum weight in the cabin? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the engine RPM green range |
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Definition
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Term
| What happens if engine RPM exceeds 2000 with rotor disengaged |
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Definition
| Drive shaft and coupling must be inspected |
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Term
| What is the engine idle speed range? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the maximum slope angle in the H269, and what limits it? |
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Definition
| About 8 degrees. Limited by either cyclic travel or droop stop bumping. |
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Term
| What CAUTION applies to heater operation? |
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Definition
| Blower must be on during all engine operation. Operation with blower off may cause damage to exhaust stacks or heater assembly. |
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Term
| What WARNING applies to heater operation? |
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Definition
| Limit heater ground operation to five minutes with the engine running to prevent ingestion of engine and exhaust fumes into aircraft cabin. |
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