ENSTROM 480 User manual

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ENSTROM 480 AND 480B OPERATOR’S MANUAL
AND
FAA APPROVED
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
FOR
UKRAINE REGISTERED HELICOPTERS
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REPORT NO. 28-AC-041
HELICOPTER SERIAL NO.
HELICOPTER REGISTRATION NO.
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THIS SUPPLEMENT MUST BE CARRIED IN THE
HELICOPTER AT ALL TIMES. CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, AND 4
ARE FAA APPROVED.
FAA APPROVED BY:
CHARLES L. SMALLEY, MANAGER
CHICAGO AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION OFFICE
CENTRAL REGION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
FAA APPROVAL DATE: JANUARY 24, 2011
THE ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION
2209 22ND STREET
MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN 49858-3515
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LOG OF REVISIONS
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UKRAINE REGISTERD HELICOPTERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER DESCRIPTION PAGE
Supplement Cover Page
Log of Revisions ......................................... i
Table of Contents..................................... iii
List of Effective Pages ................................v
INTRODUCTION ............................ INTRO-1
CHAPTER 1 OPERATING LIMITATIONS..................... 1-1
CHAPTER 2 NORMAL PROCEDURES........................ 2-1
CHAPTER 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES................. 3-1
CHAPTER 4 PERFORMANCE DATA........................... 4-1
CHAPTER 5 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SUPPLEMENTS 5-1
CHAPTER 6 WEIGHT/BALANCE AND LOADING ....... 6-1
CHAPTER 7 HELICOPTER AND SYSTEMS
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION ........... 7-1
CHAPTER 8 HANDLING, SERVICING, AND
MAINTENANCE...................................... 8-1
CHAPTER 9 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION............ 9-1
CHAPTER 10 ABBREVIATED CHECKLIST................. 10-1
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INTRODUCTION
Intro-1. General
This supplement contains operating instructions, procedures,
and limitations for Enstrom 480/480B helicopters registered
in the Ukraine. Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 make up the FAA
approved RFM Supplement. It is required by Federal
Regulations that this supplement be carried in the helicopter
at all times.
For additional information regarding the supplement format
and text emphasis or definitions, refer to the Basic Flight
Manual. Abbreviations noted in this supplement are listed in
Table Intro-1.
Intro-1. List of Abbreviations
CAA Civil Aviation Authority
COSPAS Cosmicheskaya Sistema Poiska Avariynyh
Sudov
(Space System for the Search of Vessels in
Distress)
dBA Decibel (A-weighted)
ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FAR Federal Aviation Regulations
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
KTAS Knots True Airspeed
MHz Mega Hertz
RFM Rotorcraft Flight Manual
SAR Search and Rescue
SARSAT Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking
SEL Sound Exposure Level
UIN Unique Identification Number
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CHAPTER 1. OPERATING LIMITATIONS
1-1. General
1. Refer to the basic RFM.
2. In addition to the operating limitations set forth in the
basic RFM, the following limitations must be observed during
ground and flight operations.
1-2. Altitude Limits
1. Maximum operating pressure altitude without
supplement oxygen equipment is 2,400 m (8,000 ft) with
passengers on board or 3,000 m (10,000 ft) without
passengers on board.
2. Oxygen equipment must be approved by CAA of Ukraine.
1-3. Engine Limits
1. Fuel Operation Limits
a. Primary Fuel is defined as fuel conforming to MIL-T-5624
Grade JP-4 or JP-5, MIL-G-83133 Grade JP-8, ASTM D
1655 Jet A/A1 or Jet B, GOST 10227 Grade RT or TS-1,
GSTU 320.00149943.007-97 Grade RT and GSTU
320.00149943.011-99 Grade TS-1.
NOTE
At temperatures below 4°C (40°F), fuels RT
and TS-1 shall contain Anti-Icing Additive
Fluid I or Fluid I-M with a concentration of
0.1 - 0.3% by volume.
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1-4. Maneuvers
CAUTION
It is not recommended to exceed a turn (yaw)
rate of 85 deg/sec.
1-5. Slope Landings
1. The maximum landing slope or helipad gradient is 15°.
CAUTION
Caution must be exercised when landing on
slopes that available cyclic travel is not
exceeded. Also, if any droop stop pounding is
encountered as the collective is lowered the
landing must be aborted and a slope with
less angle selected.
1-6. Flight Over Water
1. Rotorcraft operating over water must fly within gliding
distance of land.
1-7. Required Equipment
1. For operation in Ukraine airspace, the following
equipment must be installed:
a. Grounding device, P/N 4230006-1;
b. Flight data recorders (for commercial operation);
c. VHF communication radio with 8.33 MHz channel
spacing;
d. GPS (for flight in remote areas at geographical latitude
from 60°and higher);
e. Transponder (with mode A or mode S);
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f. Attitude (pitch and roll) indicator;
g. Clock displaying hours, minutes and seconds;
h. Automatic fixed ELT 121.5/406 MHz;
i. For flights over remote areas, sparsely populated regions
and over large water surfaces, in addition to the
automatic fixed ELT, the helicopter must be equipped
with a portable ELT or emergency radio station P-855A1.
1-8. Placards
1. Placard that is to be located on interior side of the cabin
doors near the door latch:
2. Beneath the fuel filler port on the left side of the
aircraft:
CAP. 340.65 L
JP-4/JET-A
FOR OTHER FUELS SEE RFM SUPPLEMENT
FOR UKRAINE REGISTERED HELICOPTERS
AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 4°C (40°F) FUEL MUST
CONTAIN APPROVED ANTI-ICING ADDITIVES
EMERGENCY EXIT
RAISE DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN DOOR
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3. Placard that is to be located in view of the pilot and
passengers:
FIRST AID KIT
ATTACHED TO THE BACKWALL BEHIND THE
PILOT SEAT
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CHAPTER 2. NORMAL PROCEDURES
2-1. General
1. Refer to the basic RFM.
2. In addition to the normal procedures set forth in the
basic RFM, the following procedures should be included during
relevant operations.
2-2. Cold Weather Operations
1. The following procedures apply to operations in
temperatures -5°C (23°F) and below.
NOTE
Cold weather engine starts should only be
attempted with a fully charged battery.
NOTE
Avoid engine starts below -15°C (5°F) without
preheat.
2. Preheat the battery, engine, oil tank, and main rotor
gearbox with an appropriate heater system for at least 30
minutes; or overnight in extreme cold, -25°C (-13°F) and below.
Engine starting at -15°C (±5°F) or below without preheat
should be avoided.
3. For temperatures to -25°C (-13°F) with a crew of two or
more, allow 10 minutes ground running time before loading
the crew. Loading the crew before the cabin components have
warmed will cause fogging and frost formation on the windows.
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CHAPTER 3. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
3-1. Electrical System Failure
1. Refer to the basic RFM.
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CHAPTER 4. PERFORMANCE DATA
4-1. General
1. Refer to the basic RFM.
2. In addition to the performance data set forth in the basic
RFM, the following performance data should be considered
during ground and flight operations.
4-2. Noise
1. In accordance with Appendix J of FAR36, the fly-over
noise level (SEL) at a reference airspeed of 93.5 KTAS is 83.7
dBA. This satisfies the ICAO limit of 84.31 dBA.
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