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Gazelle - Pilots Notes
Gazelle Helicopter Limitations
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10/28/2016

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Term
Battery Voltage & rating ?
Definition
24V- 40AH - Nickel Cadmium
Term
Starter Generator Voltage and rating ?
Definition
28.5V - 135AH
Term
Between what Nc range does the Generator caption on the CWP clear?
Definition
Between 19,000 - 30,000 (When generator output exceeds exceeds battery voltage by c
0.5Volts)
Term
What are the indications of a battery contact failure?
Definition
BATT Caption on CWP.
Term
What are the indications of a Generator failure?
Definition
GEN caption on CWP.
Term
What are the indications of an Alternator failure?
Definition
ALTNR caption on CWP and Main AI Gyro flag showing.
Term
Following an alternator failure, what instruments / systems become inoperative
Definition
Main AI, Compass and SAS.
Term
Nominal governed Nr?
Definition
380 +/-2
Term
Minimum Nr Power on?
Definition
359
Term
Maximum Nr power on?
Definition
391
Term
What is the specification and capacity of the engine oil?
Definition
OX7

9.6 litres
Term
What is the specification and capacity of the Hydraulic oil?
Definition
OM-15

3.25 litres

(ODM 1.8.1)
Term
What is the specification and capacity of the Main Rotor Gearbox /Transmission oil?
Definition
OEP 70

3.5 litres
Term
What specification and capacity of the Main Rotor Head Hinge oil reservoir(s)?
Definition
OEP 70

1.3 litres each
Term
Between what range Nc should the ENG P caption clear by, and what are the actions if it does not clear?
Definition
28,000 - 35,000 Shut down if ENG P is not clear by 35,000
Term
When advancing the throttle at rotor engagement what is torque limit prior to the Nr and Nc needles joining?
Definition
15%
Term
When advancing the throttle at rotor engagement what is torque limit once the Nr and Nc needles have joined?
Definition
25%
Term
What amount of fuel is unusable
Definition
2.4Kg
Term
At what fuel state will the FUEL light on the CWP illuminate - Intermittently
Definition
80kg
Term
When will the FUEL light illuminate STEADY on the CWP
Definition
40Kg
Term
What indicates that the Fuel Filter is becoming blocked.
Definition
F.FILT illuminates on the CWP
Term
What is the oil type and capacity of the Tail Rotor Gearbox?
Definition
OEP 70

0.3 litre
Term
Maximum Nr before applying the Rotor brake?
Definition
170 RPM
Term
What is the oil type and capacity for the Intermediate Gearbox?
Definition
OEP 70

0.1 litre
Term
Nr Limits Power OFF?
Definition
310 - 430 RPM
Term
What are the Transmission torque limits?
Definition
Max Continuous 97.5%

Maximum 102.5%

(ODM 2.4.1)
Term
Why is the Hydraulic pump driven off the Main Gearbox, rather than the Engine?
Definition
An engine failure would lead to a Hydraulic Failure.
Term
Fuel state below 80Kg - what is the nose down limit?
Definition
12 degrees Nose down.
Term
What is the T4 5 minute limit?
Definition
610 degrees C
Term
What is the T4 Max continuos limit?
Definition
580 degrees C
Term
At sea level what is the Gazelle's VL (VNE)
Definition
168kts decreasing by 4 kts PS per 1000ft.
Term
What are the sloping ground limits?
Definition
12 degrees nose up

9 degrees laterally

(Nose down landings are prohibited_)
Term
What is the Maximum rate of yaw?
Definition
60 degrees per second (6 seconds to complete a 360 degree turn)
Term
The aplication of full cabin heat will reduce torque availability by how much?
Definition
5%
Term
Maximum AUM?
Definition
1900Kg
Term
Maximum windspeed for rotor start?
Definition
40 knots.
Term
Maximum Pressure altitude?
Definition
12,000 ft
Term
At <70 kts and below 5,000ft PA, what is the maximum angle of bank?
Definition
15 degrees
Term
At 70-85 kts and below 5,000ft PA, what is the maximum angle of bank?
Definition
30 degrees
Term
At >85 kts and below 5,000ft PA, what is the maximum angle of bank?
Definition
45 degrees
Term
Power off - Minimum Nr?
Definition
310
Term
Power off Maximum Nr?
Definition
430
Term
What is the minimum height from which an engine restart can be attempted?
Definition
2,300 ft AGL
Term
Minimum Fuel?
Definition
10kg
Term
When the DC Gen is switched on, when will the Differential cut-out trigger?
Definition
When Generator output exceeds battery voltage by 0.5 Volts.
Term
What is the maximum permitted T4 before starting the engine?
Definition
150 degrees C.

If higher inititate a vent run.
Term
How many attempted starts are allowed before the starter motor must be allowed to cool and what is the cooling period?
Definition
Maximum of 3 attempts with a 1 minute pause between attempts.

After 3 attempts a 25 minute (starter)cooling period is required.
Term
Maximum sideways and backwards speed at <1800 Kg and >1800Kg
Definition
30kts if < 1800
20kts if >1800
Term
Define icing conditions.
Definition
Flight in cloud or fog within the temperature range 0 to -30 degrees C, when visibility is less than 1000 metres. Flight in snow alone does not constitute icing conditions.
Term
What is the minimum engine oil temperature for effective anti icing?
Definition
30 degrees C.
Term
Define icing conditions.
Definition
Flight in cloud or fog within the temperature range 0 to -30 degrees C, when visibility is reduced to less than 1000 metres. Flight in snow alone does not constitute icing conditions.
Term
What is the minimum engine oil temperature for effective anti icing?
Definition
30 degrees C.
Term
What is minimum temperature for starting and take off? (Engine oil OX7)
Definition
Minus 30 degrees C.
Term
What is the Maximum continuous Torque limit?
Definition
97.5%
Term
Best rate of climb speed (VY)?
Definition
65 knots
Term
Maximum Endurance speed?
Definition
65 knots
Term
At a cruising speed of 120 knots what is the fuel consumption?
Definition
2.2 Kg per minute
Term
At 80 knots what is the fuel consumption?
Definition
1.7 Kg per minute
Term
At 120 knots IAS how much fuel would you use in 1 hour? (ISA)
Definition
132 Kg
Term
Autorotation - Best range speed?
Definition
95 knots
Term
With Hydraulics OFF, what is the maximum speed and angle of bank?
Definition
95 knots - 30 degrees.
Term
What is the nominal Hydraulic pressure and at what pressure will the HYD caption illuminate on the CWP?
Definition
Nominal 40 Bar

HYD caption illuminates at 32 Bar.

(ODM 1.8.1)
Term
In autorotation, what airspeed gives the minimum rate of descent?
Definition
65-70 knots

(ODM 3.2.6)
Term
In autorotation, what airspeed gives the best range?
Definition
95 knots

(ODM 3.2.6)
Term
How far aft of the datum should an acceptable (longitudinal)C of G position lie?
Definition
Between 2800mm and 3120mm.
Term
After releasing the rotor brake, the clutch is serviceable if how many blades pass within how many seconds?
Definition
18 blades in 30 seconds
Term
Temperature limitations for Flight?
Definition
-30 to +45 degrees C at sea level
Term
Maximum sideways and backwards speed
Definition
30 kts (ISA <1800Kg)
25 kts (ISA >1800Kg)
Term
Maximum Yaw rate in low speed manoeuvres?
Definition
60 degrees per second
Term
Maximum wind speed for start up?
Definition
40 Kts
Term
At what wind speed must the aircraft be facing into wind? (start)
Definition
17 kts
Term
Nominal Ground idling RPM (Nc)
Definition
25,500 (+/- 400)
Term
Approximately what is the total length of the aircraft (including rotor blades) ?
Definition
12m
Term
What is the rotor diameter?
Definition
10.5m
Term
At what oil pressure does the Eng P caption illuminate?
Definition
0.8 Bar
Term
At what oil pressure does the Eng GI caption illuminate?
Definition
0.4 Bar
Term
What is the minimum airspeed if inadvertent IMC?
Definition
40 kts
Term
Which CWP Captions are RED?
Definition
ENG P, ENG GI MGBP, F.FILT
Term
What is the type of clutch used?
Definition
Dry, centrifugal
Term
Nominal (Flight Idle) Engine RPM (Nc)
Definition
43700 RPM (+/- 400)
Term
What type of hinges are used on the main rotor head?
Definition
Flapping.
Term
Approximately what is the main rotor diameter?
Definition
10.5m
Term
What is the Fuel Tank capacity?
Definition
349Kg (0.8 SG)... (437 litres)
Term
When does the ALT caption clear?
Definition
Between 40,700 and 41,900 Nc
Term
When does the MGBP caption illuminate (RED) on the CWP.
Definition
Main Gearbox oil pressure <1.0 Bar
Term
What does the ENG GI Caption mean?
Definition
Engine oil pressure <0.4 Bar and unable to operate the engine governor. Anticipate an engine runaway and seizure within 1 minute.
Term
When does the Torquemeter warning light flash?
Definition

Tq 102.5% - 107.5%

 

On steady >107.5%

 

 

 

 

 

Aircrew Manual (1-5-12)

Term
When does the Torquemeter warning light illuminate steady?
Definition
Tq> 107.5%
Term
What type of fire extinguisher is fitted and where is it stored
Definition
Hand held BCF - RH Cockpit floor
Term
On engine start - How long is allowed for the INJ light to illuminate after selecting INJ?
Definition
10 seconds
Term
Maximum T4 during engine start?
Definition
700 degrees C (For 5 seconds)

750 degrees C (momentarily)
Term
T4 limit during rotor engagement?
Definition
580 degrees C
Term
At what temperature is Eng Oil considered to be high!
Definition
Gauge reading over 90 degrees C
Term
Name 6 Emergencies that will require an engine off landing
Definition
Engine Failure

Engine oil pressure low with ENG P AND Eng GI Caption on the CWP

External Fire in Flight (confirmed by external observer)

Governor malfunction with ENG P & ENG GI illuminated

Tail rotor control failure with LEFT Pedal stuck forward.

Tail rotor Drive Failure in forward flight.
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