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| Approved doors-off configurations (E) |
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All doors off.
Both rear doors off.
Both forward doors off.
Any one door off.
All loose items properly secured or stowed.
Unoccupied seat cushions and seat backs properly secured or stowed. |
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| Flight with center front seat occupied is approved under the following conditions. |
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Definition
Dual controls removed.
Center location seatback and seat cushion installed and secured.
Seat belt(s) and shoulder harness(es) installed and operable. |
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| Maximum operating altitude: |
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VNE is 152 KIAS or less.
VNE is 130 KIAS ("barber pole'' on airspeed indicator) or less during autorotation.
VNE is 130 KIAS or less when carrying less than 35 pounds of fuel.
VNE is 130 KIAS or less during doors off flight. |
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Definition
Maximum gross weight: 3000 lbs.
Minimum flying gross weight: 1538 lbs.
Cargo deck capacity: 1300 lbs. (not to exceed 115 lbs. per square foot).
Utility stowage compartment: Maximum weight in the utility stowage compartment is 50 pounds.
CG Limits: Ensure helicopter CG and weight are within approved limits throughout flight (Ref. Figure 2-1). |
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The rotor brake must be in the stowed position prior to engine starting.
The rotor brake may be applied after engine shutdown with the rotor at or below 205 RPM. |
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