AR IAC APPROVED Ka-32A11BC FLIGHT MANUAL Section 1

S ECTION1
LIMITATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Paragraph Page
Number
OPERATING LIMITATIONS ..................................................................................................... 1-3
BASIS OF CERTIFICATION ...................................................................................................... 1-3
TYPE OF OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................ 1-3
OCCUPANTS LIMITATIONS .................................................................................................... 1-3
ENGINE INLET SCREEN LIMITATIONS ................................................................................ 1-3
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT........................................................................................................... 1-3
FLIGHT CREW LIMITATIONS ................................................................................................. 1-3
DOORS OPEN ............................................................................................................................. 1-4
WEIGHT/CG LIMITATIONS...................................................................................................... 1-4
WEIGHT LIMITS ............................................................................................................... 1-4
LONGITUDINAL CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS ....................................................... 1-4
LATERAL CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS ................................................................... 1-4
INTERNAL CARGO LOADING ....................................................................................... 1-4
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS......................................................................................................... 1-4
WINDSPEED LIMITATIONS..................................................................................................... 1-5
DESCENT LIMITATIONS .......................................................................................................... 1-5
ALTITUDE LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................................ 1-5
AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE LIMITATIONS .................................................................... 1-5
HEIGHT-VELOCITY LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................ 1-5
MANEUVERING LIMITATIONS .............................................................................................. 1-10
PITCH LIMITS ................................................................................................................... 1-10
ROLL LIMITS..................................................................................................................... 1-10
YAW LIMITS ..................................................................................................................... 1-10
SLOPE LANDING LIMITATIONS............................................................................................. 1-10
ROTOR RPM (NR) LIMITATIONS............................................................................................. 1-10
ROTOR RPM (NR) LIMITS - POWER ON ....................................................................... 1-10
ROTOR RPM (NR) LIMITS OEI........................................................................................ 1-10
ROTOR (NR) LIMITS - POWER OFF ............................................................................... 1-10
ROTOR RPM (NR) LIMITS FOR BRAKE APPLICATION ............................................. 1-11
POWERPLANT LIMITATIONS ................................................................................................. 1-11
DURATION OF MODES ................................................................................................... 1-11
GAS GENERATOR RPM (N1) LIMITS ............................................................................ 1-11
GAS TEMPERATURE LIMITS......................................................................................... 1-11
OIL PRESSURE LIMITS ................................................................................................... 1-11
OIL TEMPERATURE LIMITS .......................................................................................... 1-11
TRANSMISSION (MAIN GEARBOX) LIMITATIONS ............................................................ 1-12
TRANSMISSION OIL PRESSURE LIMITS ..................................................................... 1-12
TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE LIMITS............................................................ 1-12

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Number

AUXILIARY POWER UNIT LIMITATIONS..................................................................... 1-12

FUEL AND OIL LIMITATIONS ......................................................................................... 1-12
FUEL ........................................................................................................................... 1-12
OIL............................................................................................................................... 1-12
ELECTRICAL LIMITATIONS ............................................................................................ 1-13
BATTERY LIMITATIONS.................................................................................................. 1-13
HYDRAULIC LIMITATIONS............................................................................................. 1-13
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LIMITS........................................................................... 1-13
MAIN WHEEL BRAKES........................................................................................... 1-13
HYDRAULIC TEMPERATURE LIMITS.................................................................. 1-13
AUXILIARY PUMP LIMITS ..................................................................................... 1-13
HYDRAULIC OIL ...................................................................................................... 1-13

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Title Page

Number Number

1-1 Category A. Weight-altitude-temperature limitations for takeoff and

flight operations .............................................................................................................. 1-6
1-2 Category B. Weight-altitude-temperature limitations for takeoff................................. 1-14
1-3 Category A. Height-Velocity diagram .......................................................................... 1-16
1-4 Minimum Rotor RPM for autorotation......................................................................... 1-18
1-5 Instrument markings ..................................................................................................... 1-22
1-6 Placards......................................................................................................................... 1-26
1-7 Ambient air temperature limits for the APU operation ................................................ 1-29

LIST OF TABLES

Table Title Page

Number Number

1-1 Vne limits for flight with static pressure selector switched to
EMERGENCY or if airspeed limiting system has failed............................................. 1-20
1-2 Engine and APU Fuels......................................................................................... 1-31/1-32
1-3 Engine and Gearbox Oils..................................................................................... 1-31/1-32
1-4 Hydraulic Oil ....................................................................................................... 1-31/1-32

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SECTION1
LIMITATIONS
OPERATING LIMITATIONS
Compliance with the limitations in this section
is mandatory. Anytime an operating limitation
is exceeded, an appropriate entry shall be
made in the helicopter logbook. The entry
shall state which limit was exceeded, the
duration of time, the extreme value attained,
and any additional information essential in
determining the maintenance action required.
BASIS OF CERTIFICATION
This helicopter is certified according to A and
B Categories and in compliance with the
requirements of Airworthiness Standard 32.29
(AS 32.29), equivalent to FAR-29.
TYPE OF OPERATIONS
The helicopter is approved for operation in
compliance with the operating limitations
specified in the RFM under VFR, restricted
VFR, IFR, in day and night time, over land
and overwater up to latitude 75°, including
icing conditions.
OCCUPANTS LIMITATIONS
13 passengers maximum.
11 persons maximum – for the overwater
flights.
9 persons maximum – according to
Category B.
CAUTION
• When transporting external loads
passenger carrying is prohibited
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• Prior to passenger transportation
crew seat located behind navigator
seat must be removed
• Smoking is prohibited during flight
• Safety harness must be fastened
before takeoff, in flight and before
landing.
ENGINE INLET SCREEN
LIMITATIONS
In connection with the installation of a
medium sized bird ingestion heated protection
screen in the engine inlet:
• day operation at temperatures below
plus 5°C with visible moisture is
prohibited,
• night operation at temperatures below plus
5°C is prohibited.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Refer to appropriate Flight Manual
Supplements for additional limitations,
procedures and performance data with
optional equipment installed.
FLIGHT CREW LIMITATIONS
The minimum crew is one pilot only for the
flights under VFR without the persons
carrying.
The crew consists of pilot and navigator for
the flights under IFR.
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DOORS OPEN
Helicopter may be flown with crew doors
open. Flight operation is approved for the
following alternative configurations:
• Both sliding crew doors secured fully open
at hover and at speeds of 0 KIAS
(0 km/h) IAS to 27 KIAS (50 km/h) IAS;
• One of the sliding crew doors (left or right)
open for not more than 10 cm (4 in) and
secured at speeds of 27 KIAS
(50 km/h) IAS to 108 KIAS (200 km/h)
IAS.
The doors must be kept closed and locked at
speeds above 108 KIAS (200 km/h) IAS.
NOTE
Check that all personal equipment and
flight documents reliably fastened prior
to opening any door
WEIGHT/CG LIMITATIONS
WEIGHT LIMITS
Maximum weight - 24250 lb. (11000 kg)
Refer to Weight-Altitude-Temperature
Limitations chart (Figure 1-1) for maximum
allowable takeoff weight, Category A.
Maximum weight permitting rejected landing
Category A, with the landing site pressure
altitude:
• 3000 m (9480 feet).... 9000 kg (19845 lb.)
• 2000 m (6560 feet).. 10000 kg (22050 lb.)
• 1000 m (3280 feet).. 11000 kg (24250 lb.)
Maximum weight for take-off and landing,
Category B, is 24250 lb. (11000 kg)
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Refer to Weight-Altitude-Temperature
Limitations chart (Figure 1-2) for maximum
allowable weight for takeoff, Category B.
For weight correction for humid air ref. figure
4-2, Section 4.
Minimum flying weight is 15870 lb.
(7200 kg).
LONGITUDINAL CENTER OF GRAVITY
LIMITS
Reference datum line (Station zero) is located
207.87 inches (5280 mm) forward of the main
rotor axis.
Longitudinal center of gravity limits vary from
station 196.85 to 209.06 inches (5000 to
station 5310 m) during the flight under VFR.
During the flights under IFR it is
196.85…208 inches (from 5000 m to
5280 m).
LATERAL CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS
Lateral center of gravity is not critical if the
cargoes are located in compliance with the
instructions of the present RFM, Section 5.
INTERNAL CARGO LOADING
Maximum cargo weight is limited to
8157 lb. (3700 kg)
Maximum allowable deck loading for cargo is
limited to:
• 614 lbs/sq.ft (3000 kg/sq.m) between
frames No. 4 to No. 7;
• 307 lbs/sq.ft (1500 kg/sq.m) between
frames No. 7 to No. 13.
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AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
Basic Vne is limited to 140 KIAS
(260 km/h) IAS at sea level.
Vne is limited for ambient conditions and
weights in accordance with the position of the
red index on pilot ASI.
Airspeed limiting system should be on for
Category A operation.
Refer to Table 1-1 for Vne limits in case of
airspeed limiting system failure or when the
static pressure selector is switched to
EMERGENCY.
Vne is limited to 95 KIAS (180 km/h) IAS
during autorotation.
Minimum IAS at altitudes higher than OGE
hover ceiling is limited to 27 KIAS
(50 km/h) IAS in level flight.
During the flights under VFR – 51 KIAS
(95 km/h).
Minimum steady IAS during autorotation is
limited to 54 KIAS (100 km/h) IAS.
WINDSPEED LIMITATIONS
Maximum allowable tailwind and crosswind
speed for takeoff, landing and hover
operations is 20 knots (10 m/s).
Maximum allowable windspeed for engine
start and shutdown procedures:
• headwind is limited to 40 knots (20 m/s)
• tailwind and crosswind speed is limited to
20 knots (10 m/s)
DESCENT LIMITATIONS
Maximum rate of descent is limited:
• to 590 ft/min (3 m/s) at speeds up to
27 KIAS (50 km/h) IAS;
• to 1575 ft/min (8 m/s) at speeds 108 KIAS
(200 km/h) IAS and above.
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ALTITUDE LIMITATIONS
Maximum operational pressure altitude is
limited to 16400 ft (5000 m).
Refer to Weight-Altitude-Temperature
Limitations charts (Figures 1-1 and 1-2) to
determine the maximum pressure altitude for
takeoff.
Maximum pressure altitude for takeoff and
landing is 9840 feet (3000 m)
Maximum pressure altitude for the APU
ground and in-flight start-up and operation is
limited to 9840 feet (3000 m).
AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE
LIMITATIONS
The maximum sea level ambient air
temperature for operation is ISA plus 25oC to
16400 feet (5000 m).
The minimum ambient air temperature for
operation at all altitudes is minus 50o C.
HEIGHT-VELOCITY LIMITATIONS
The AVOID area of Height-Velocity diagram
(Figure 1-3) defines the combinations of
airspeed and height above ground prohibiting
a safe single engine landing on a smooth,
level, firm surface.
The H-V diagram is valid only when the
Weight-Altitude-Temperature limitations are
not exceeded (Figure 1-1).
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TAKEOFF POWER
AIS ON
26000

WEIGHT, POUNDS
25000

MAX WEIGHT
24000
PRESSURE ALTITUDE,
FEET
23000
0
2000
22000
4000

6000 21000

20000
8000

19000

9840
18000

17000

16000

-60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10

TEMPERATURE, C

CATEGORY A

Figure 1-1. (Sheet 1 of 4) Weight-altitude-temperature limitations

for takeoff and in flight operations

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CATEGORY A

Figure 1-1. (Sheet 2 of 4)

Weight-altitude-temperature limitations for takeoff
and in flight operations
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TAKEOFF POWER
AIS OFF
27000
WEIGHT, POUNDS

26000

PRESSURE
25000 ALTITUDE,
FEET
MAX WEIGHT
24000
0

23000

22000 2000

21000
4000

20000

6000
19000

8000
18000
9840

17000

16000

0 10 20 30 40 50
TEMPERATURE, C
CATEGORY A

CATEGORY A

Figure 1-1. (Sheet 3 of 4)

Weight-altitude-temperature limitations for takeoff and in- flight operations

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CATEGORY A

Figure 1-1. (Sheet 4 of 4)

Weight-altitude-temperature limitations for takeoff and in flight operations
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Minimum steady 87 percent

MANEUVERING LIMITATIONS Minimum transient 83 percent
(not to exceed 30 s if below 87 percent)
PITCH LIMITS
ROTOR RPM (NR) LIMITS OEI
Maximum in straight flight during
acceleration: - 30 degrees Maximum steady 92 percent
Maximum in straight flight during
deceleration: + 25 degrees Maximum transient at airspeeds below
108 KIAS (200 km/h) IAS 98 percent
Maximum in all other modes: ± 20 degrees
(not to exceed 8 s if above 92 percent )
ROLL LIMITS
Maximum transient at airspeeds above
Airspeed 32…108 KIAS 108 KIAS (200 km/h) IAS 92 percent
(60…200 km/h) IAS and pressure altitude up
to 3280 ft (1000 m): (no time limitations)
maximum bank angle: ± 35 degrees
Minimum steady 87 percent
All other airspeeds and pressure altitudes
above 3280 ft (1000 m): Minimum transient 83 percent
maximum bank angle ± 20 degrees (not to exceed 30 s if below 87 percent)
YAW LIMITS Minimum at OEI landing moment
73 percent
Yaw is limited to two ball diameters of (not to exceed 10 s if below 83 percent,
deviation to the left and right sides. 4 times during the engine service life only)
Acrobatic maneuvers are prohibited.
ROTOR RPM (NR) LIMITS - POWER OFF
SLOPE LANDING LIMITATIONS
Maximum steady 92 percent
Slope landings are limited to slopes not
exceeding 6 degrees in any direction.
Maximum transient 98 percent
(not to exceed 8 s if above 92 percent )
ROTOR RPM (NR) LIMITATIONS
Minimum rotor RPM (NR) - refer to chart
ROTOR RPM (NR) LIMITS - POWER ON (Figure 1-4)
Maximum steady 92 percent

Maximum transient at airspeeds below

108 KIAS (200 km/h) IAS 98 percent (not to
exceed 8 s if above 92 percent)

Maximum transient at airspeeds above

108 KIAS (200 km/h) IAS 92 percent
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ROTOR RPM (NR) LIMITS FOR BRAKE
APPLICATION
Rotor brake application is limited to ground
operation with both engines shut down and
rotor RPM NR 20 percent or below.
CAUTION
At a wind speed exceeding 16 knots
(8 m/s) the rotor braking by transfer of
the braking level upwards against the
stop is obligatory
POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS
NOTE
2.5 minutes OEI rating has been
demonstrated at block and flight
tests. The helicopter performance
figures are indicated in the RFM
without consideration to this rating.
The difference between LH and RH engine
gas generator rotors RPM (N1) is limited to:
• in steady-state conditions, max 2 percent
• at takeoff rating, when ITT limiter operates,
max 3 percent
NOTE
• In transient conditions the difference
between gas generators RPMs (N1)
is not limited
• The maximum gas generator RPM
(N1) at engine in flight start is 7
percent
One Engine Inoperative (OEI)
2.5 minutes rating, max 101 percent
30 minutes rating, max 101 percent
Max continuous rating, max 99 percent
GAS TEMPERATURE LIMITS
At engine starting, max 780°C

DURATION OF MODES Twin Engine Operation

• Takeoff rating, max 990°C
Twin Engine Operation • Max continuous, max 955°C

Takeoff, max 5 minutes One Engine Inoperative (OEI)

Idle, max 20 minutes • 2.5 min rating 990°C
• 30 min rating 990°C
One Engine Inoperative (OEI) • max continuous 955°C

2.5 minutes rating, max 2.5 minutes OIL PRESSURE LIMITS

30 minutes rating, max 30 minutes
Min oil pressure at Idle rating 2 kg/sq.cm
NOTE
During the engine time between Min oil pressure at ratings exceeding Idle
overhauls 2.5 minutes rating can be 3.0 kg/sq.cm
used 8 times and 30 minutes rating 2 Max allowable oil pressure at engine starting
times. 4.8 kg/sq.cm
Minimum interval between usage of
2.5 minutes, 30 minutes and take-off OIL TEMPERATURE LIMITS
ratings is 5 minutes.
Min oil temperature is limited to:
• to start engine on the ground and in flight
GAS GENERATOR ROTOR RPM (N1)
- minus 40°C
LIMITS
• at ratings exceeding Idle - plus 30°C
Twin Engine Operation Max oil temperature - plus 150°C
Takeoff rating, max 101 percent
Max continuous, max 99 percent

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preheat the APU with hot air or to

NOTE
1) Prior to engine start at oil
temperatures between minus
35°C and minus 40°C carry out
dry motoring run (cranking).
2) At oil temperatures below minus
40°C preheat engine and oil
systems. Ref Maintenance
Manuals for instructions
crank it before starting.
Turbine Exhaust Gas Temperature(EGT) is
limited:
• during APU starting to plus 850°C;
• during air bleeding for main engines
starting to plus 720°C for OAT plus
15°C and below; to plus 750°C for OAT
exceeding plus 15°C.

Maximum number of APU successive

TRANSMISSION (MAIN GEARBOX) attempted starts, crankings or false starts is 3
LIMITATIONS with minimum 3 min cooling intervals
between them.
TRANSMISSION OIL PRESSURE LIMITS After three successive APU attempted starts,
crankings or false starts at least a 15 min cool
Minimum oil pressure down is required.
• at idle 0.5 kg/sq.cm Minimum cool down period after APU
• at ratings exceeding idle 2.5 kg/sq.cm operation is 15 minutes.
Maximum oil pressure at engine The period of APU continuous operation is
starting 5.0 kg/sq.cm not more than 13 minutes.
For the period of the APU continuous
operation not more than 5 APU air bleeds for
TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE the main engine starting, crankings or false
LIMITS starting are allowed.
Minimum oil temperature at engine starting
HELICOPTER FUELING LIMITATION
minus 40°C
WITH THE ENGINES OPERATING
Only single-point fueling can be used when
Minimum oil temperature before increasing the helicopter is fueled with the engines
the power above Idle operating
minus 15°C
FUEL AND OIL LIMITATIONS
Minimum oil temperature for continuous
operation plus 30°C FUEL

Maximum allowable oil temperature Grades of fuel authorized for use are listed in
plus 90°C Table 1-2.

AUXILIARY POWER UNIT NOTE

The anti-ice fluid shall be used at
LIMITATIONS
OAT plus 5° and below in
accordance with Table 1-2.
The limits mentioned below refer to APU
ground start and the APU air start. OIL
For ambient air temperature limits refer to Grades of oil authorized for use in engines,
figure 1-7. APU and gear box are listed in Table 1-4.
NOTE
At ambient temperatures of minus
25°C or less it is recommended to

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ELECTRICAL LIMITATIONS MAIN WHEEL BRAKES

BATTERY LIMITATIONS Maximum pressure for taxiing

13 kg/sq.cm
Maximum battery temperature is 65°C, as
indicated by illumination of LH BAT HOT or Maximum pressure for parking
RH BAT HOT warning lights. 30 kg/sq.cm

Minimum voltage 20 V DC. Maximum time of brakes applications for

parking is limited by pressure in main wheels
brakes as follows:
HYDRAULIC LIMITATIONS • maximum continuous 17 kg/sq.cm
• maximum 30 min 17...25 kg/sq.cm
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LIMITS • maximum 5 min 25...30 kg/sq.cm

Main hydraulic system

HYDRAULIC TEMPERATURE LIMITS
Minimum oil pressure
64 kg/sq.cm. Minimum hydraulic oil temperature before
Maximum oil pressure engine start up
90 kg/sq.cm minus 50°C

Standby hydraulic system Maximum hydraulic oil temperature

plus 85°C
Minimum oil pressure
64 kg/sq.cm. Minimum hydraulic oil temperature before
Maximum oil pressure takeoff
90 kg/sq.cm. minus 10°C

Auxiliary hydraulic system

AUXILIARY PUMP LIMITS
Minimum oil pressure
75 kg/sq.cm Maximum time of Auxiliary pump operation:
Maximum oil pressure • 30 minutes on ground
90 kg/sq.cm. • 150 minutes in flight

HYDRAULIC OIL
Auxiliary pump
Grades of oil authorized for use are listed in
Minimum oil pressure Table 1-4.
200 kg/sq.cm.
Maximum oil pressure
240 kg/sq.cm

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CATEGORY B

Figure 1-2. (Sheet 1 of 2) Weight-altitude-temperature limitations for takeoff

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CATEGORY B

Figure 1-2. (Sheet 2 of 2) Weight-altitude-temperature limitations for takeoff

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Figure 1-3. (Sheet 1 of 2). Height – Velocity diagram

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Figure 1-3. (Sheet 2 of 2). Height – Velocity diagram

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Figure 1-4. (Sheet 1 of 2). Minimum rotor RPM for autorotation

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Figure 1-4. (Sheet 1 of 2). Minimum rotor RPM for autorotation

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Vne, knots

WEIGHT < 19800 LB (9000 KG)

t°C +40 +30 +20 +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50
Hp,ft
0 120 120 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 115
2000 115 115 120 120 120 125 125 125 120 110
4000 110 110 115 115 120 120 125 125 115 105
6000 105 105 110 110 115 115 120 125 110 102
8000 100 100 105 105 110 110 115 120 105 98
10000 95 95 100 100 105 105 110 115 100 94
12000 75 85 90 95 100 100 105 110 95 90
14000 55 65 70 80 85 95 100 105 93 85
16000 40 45 55 60 70 80 85 90 90 82

19800 LB (9000 KG) < WEIGHT < 22000 LB (10000 KG)

t°C +40 +30 +20 +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50
Hp,ft
0 120 120 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 115
2000 115 115 120 120 120 125 125 125 120 110
4000 110 110 115 115 120 120 125 125 115 105
6000 105 105 110 110 115 115 120 125 110 102
8000 90 100 105 105 110 110 115 120 105 98
10000 70 80 90 95 105 105 110 115 100 94
12000 55 60 70 80 85 95 105 110 95 90
14000 35 40 50 60 70 75 85 95 93 85
16000 40 50 60 70 75 85 82

Table 1-1. (Sheet 1 of 2).

Vne limits for flight with static pressure selector switched to
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Vne, knots

22000 LB (10000 KG) < WEIGHT < 24200 LB (11000 KG)

t°C +40 +30 +20 +10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50
Hp,ft
0 120 120 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 115
2000 115 115 120 120 120 125 125 125 120 110
4000 105 110 115 115 120 120 125 125 115 105
6000 90 100 105 110 115 115 120 125 110 102
8000 70 80 90 95 105 110 115 120 105 98
10000 55 65 70 80 85 95 105 115 100 94
12000 35 45 55 60 65 75 85 95 95 90
14000 40 50 60 65 80 85 85
16000 35 45 60 70 80

Table 1-1. (Sheet 2 of 2).

Vne limits for flight with static pressure selector switched to
EMERGENCY or if airspeed limiting system has failed

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AIRSPEED INDICATOR
RED
20
200 95 knots- Maximum speed at autorotation
40
RED
180 Vne - Movable symbol
60
KN TS RED
160
80 140 knots - Basis Vne limit at sea level
140 YELLOW
120 100 0...27 knots - Caution range
GREEN
27...140 knots- Normal operating

OIL PRESSURE MAIN ENGINES INDICATOR

RED
2 kg/sq.cm - minimum limit
8 YELLOW
6 (2...3) kg/sq.cm - caution range
GREEN
4 (3...4) kg/sq.cm - normal operating
YELLOW
2 (4...4.8) kg/sq.cm - caution range
0 RED
kg/sq.cm
4.8 kg/sq.cm - maximum limit

OIL TEMPERATURE MAIN ENGINES

INDICATOR
RED
Х 10
minus 40°C - minimum limit for start
18 RED
12 30°C - minimum limit
YELLOW
6
(30...70)°C - caution range
0 GREEN
-6 (70...150)°C - normal operating
RED
150°C - maximum limit

OIL PRESSURE MAIN GEARBOX

RED
0.5 kg/sq.cm - minimum limit
at starting (IDLE)
RED
8 2.5 kg/sq.cm - minimum limit
YELLOW
6
(2.5...3) kg/sq.cm - caution range
4 GREEN
(3...4) kg/sq/cm - normal operating
2 YELLOW
(4...5) kg/sq.cm - caution range
0 RED
kg/sq.cm
5 kg/sq.cm - maximum limit

Figure 1.5. (Sheet 1 of 4) Instrument markings

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OIL TEMPERATURE MAIN GEARBOX

Х 10
RED
15 minus 40°C - minimum limit for start
RED
10
minus 15°C - minimum limit
5 YELLOW
0 (minus 15...13) °C - caution range
GREEN
-5 (30...80) °C - normal operating
YELLOW
(80...90) °C - caution range
RED
90°C - maximum limit
ENGINES RPM N1 INDICATOR
RED
10 25% - maximal speed when
8 n х 10% 0 rotors are to start rotating
RPM RED
101% - maximum limit for normal and OEI
2 operating
6
YELLOW
4 (99...101)% - caution range for normal
and OEI operating
GREEN
(65...99)% - normal operating range,
OEI included
ROTOR RPM NR INDICATOR
WHITE
10 20% - maximum limit when
8 nx10% 0 rotor brake is set ON
RPM RED
73% - minimum limit, OEI
2 RED
6 83% - minimum limit with two
4 engines operating
YELLOW
(73...87)% - caution range
GREEN
(87...92)% - normal operating
YELLOW
(92...98)% - maximum limit
RED
98% - maximum limit
TOT APU INDICATOR
3 6 GREEN
(0...720) °C - normal operating
RED
0 9 720°C - maximum limit
о
DEG (during bleeding at TR < 15°C)
Х 100 С YELLOW
(720...750) °C- caution range
RED
750°C - maximum limit
(during bleeding at TR > 15°C)
RED
850°C - maximum limit for start
Figure 1-5. (Sheet 2 of 4) Instrument markings

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ITT ENGINES INDICATOR

RED
7800 C - maximum limit start
RED
990o C - maximum limit
О
Х 100 С YELLOW
(955...990)°C - caution range for normal
6 6
3 9 3 9 operating and OEI
GREEN
0 12 0 12
40 60 40 60 (450...955)°C - normal operating
20 80 20 80
0 0
о
960 С

OIL TEMPERATURE MAIN AND STANDBY

HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
RED

Х 10 Х 10
minus 50°C - minimum limit for start
YELLOW
24 24
minus (50...10) °C - caution range
12 12 RED
minus 10°C - minimum limit
GREEN

0 0 (−10...+85)°C - normal operating

RED
-6 -6 85°C - maximum limit

Х 10 Х 10
OIL PRESSURE MAIN AND STANDBY
10
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
10
RED
64 kg/sq.cm. - minimum limit
GREEN
5 5
(64...90) kg/sq.cm. - normal operating
RED
0
90 kg/sq.cm - maximum limit
0
kg/sq.cm kg/sq.cm

OIL PRESSURE AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC

Х 10 SYSTEM
10 RED
75 kg/sq.cm - minimum limit
GREEN
5 (75...90) kg/sq.cm. - normal operating
RED
90 kg/sq.cm. - maximum limit
0
2
kg/sq.cm
КГ/СМ

Figure 1-5. (Sheet 3 of 4) Instrument markings

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OIL PRESSURE HYDRAULIC PUPM

Red 200 kg/sg.cm - minimum limit

Х 100

2 Green (200…220) kg/sq.cm - normal operating

1 Yellow (220…240) kg/sq.cm - caution range

Red 240 kg/sq.cm - maximum limit

0
2
kg/sq.cm
КГ/СМ

PRESSURE DROP INDICATOR ON THE GEAR BOX

2 FINE OIL FILTER
Green (0…1.3) kg/sg.cm - normal working range
1

0
Yellow (1.3…2.0) kg/sg.cm - partial contamination
2
kg/sq.cm
КГ/СМ

WHEEL BRAKE PRESSURE INDICATOR

2 Green (0…17) kg/sg.cm - normal operating
0 4
Yellow (17…30) kg/sg.cm - caution range
х 10 kg/sq.cm

Red 30 kg/sg.cm - maximum limit (5 minute

max)

2 VERTICAL SPEED INDICATOR

1 4
5 UP VERTICAL SPEED
THOUSAND FT PER MINUTE
Red 590 ft/min - maximum rate of descent
6 limit at speed 27 knots and
5
DOWN
below
1 4
2 Red 1575 ft/min - maximum rate of descent
limit at speed above 108 knots

10
9
Yellow (2200 + 150) h/p
8 Green (1700 + 150) h/p
7 Green (15000 + 150) h/p
6
5

Figure 1-5. (Sheet 4 of 4) Instrument markings

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PULL THE HANDLE

PUSH THE DOOR - located above the door of the cargo
compartment, on the port-side.
РУЧКУ ПОТЯНУТЬ White letters and frame on red background
ДВЕРЬ ВЫТОЛКНУТЬ

PULL COVER DOWN - located on the emergency hatch cover, above

the lever.
TURN HANDLE AND PUSH White letters and frame on red background

TO OPEN THE DOOR - located near the crew door handle, on the
starboard.
PRESS THE HANDLE BUTTON
White letters on red background

- illuminated sign in the partition upper

portion along frame No 13 (the cargo
compartment aft wall) and on the fuselage
EXIT RH side between frames Nos. 5 and 6. Red
letters and arrows on white background

- placards on the rear wall of the cargo

NO SMOKING FASTEN SEAT BELTS compartment and on transportation cabin
RH wall above seat No. 12
Red letters and frame on white background

EXIT - located on the emergency hatch cover and on

the door of the cargo compartment.
Red letters and frame on white background
THIS HELICOPTER IS
APPROVED FOR OPERATION UNDER
VFR, RESTRICTED VFR, IFR IN DAY
AND NIGHT TIME, OVER LAND AND
OVERWATER, INCLUDING ICING - located on the left side of the overhead panel.
CONDITIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH White letters on black background
THE OPERATING LIMITATIONS
SPECIFIED IN THE APPROVED RFM

Figure 1-6. (Sheet 1 of 3). Placards

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- located on the port-side front wall of the

cargo compartment
ВЫХОД-EXIT Red letters, arrow and frame on white
background

- illuminated sign on the port-side front wall

NO SMOKING of the cargo compartment.
FASTEN SEAT BELTS Red letters on yellow background

- located above the handle of the cargo

TO OPEN DOOR PULL compartment
White letters arrow and frame on red
HANDLE DOWN TO 90°
background
AND SLIDE DOOR AFT

PUSH HERE
ТОЛКАТЬ ЗДЕСЬ - located on the inside of the cargo
compartment door in the lower left corner.
White letters and frame on red background

LIFE VEST - located on the aft wall, cargo compartment

UNDER port-side and starboard.
3 placards on the rear wall;
YOUR SEAT
3 placards on the starboard;
2 placards on the port-side.
Red letters and frame on white background.
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE INTERNAL
CARGO WEIGHT IS 3700 KG (8157 LB)
REFER TO RFM FOR LOADING - located on the front wall of the cargo
INSTRUCTIONS compartment.

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE BAGGAGE

WEIGHT IS 150 KG (330 LB)
- located on the front wall of the cargo
REFER TO RFM FOR BAGGAGE compartment.
ARRAGEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 1-6. (Sheet 2 of 3). Placards

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THIS SEAT MUST

BE REMOVED
WHEN PASSENGERS ARE
TRANSPORTED - placard, located on operator′s seatback
OR White letters and frame on red background
LIFE RAFTS ARE
INSTALLED

DURING PASSENGERS EVACUATION

TURN HANDLE DOWN AND FOLD - placard, located on copilot′s seatback
SEAT BACK FORWARD White letters and frame on red background

FIREX IS INSTALLED UNDER THIS - placard, located above seat No. 15

SEAT White letters and frame on red background

- placard, located on starboard of

transportation cabin in emergency hatch area
EMERGENCY LIGHT and in the front part of the cargo
compartment
White letters and frame on red background

TO JETTISON DOOR - placard, located on the frame wall near RH

PULL COVER OFF front door of the crew compartment
TURN HANDLE White letters and frame on red background
AND PUSH DOOR

- placard located on the emergency hatch

FOLD LEVER UNDER HANDLE FLAT cover
AND CLOSE TRANSPARENT COVER White letters and frame on red background
BEFORE FLIGHT

Figure 1-6. (Sheet 3 of 3). Placards

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10000
OAT min OAT max
PRESSURE ALTITUDE, FEET

5000

0
- 50 0 + 50
о
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE С

Figure 1-7. (Sheet 1 of 2). Ambient air temperature limits for the APU
operation on the ground and in flight
(IMPERIAL)

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3000
OAT min OAT max
PRESSURE ALTITUDE, M

2000

1000

- 50 0 + 50
о
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE, С

Figure 1-7. (Sheet 2 of 2). Ambient air temperature limits for the APU
operation on the ground and in flight
(METRIC)

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Table 1-2. Engine and APU Fuels

FUEL GRADES Airport air temperature for
Basic Alternative GOSTs, Specifications which the use of fuel is
recommended
TS(TC)-1 GOST 10227-85 Any
RT(PT) GOST 10227-85 Any
Jet A-1 DEF STAN 91-91 Any
DERD 2494 Any
ASTM D1655 Any
CAN CGSB 3-23 Any
Jp-8 MIL-T-83133 Any
Jet A ASTM, D1655 >-20°C
CAN CGSB 3-23 >-20°C
Jp-5 MIL-T-5624 >-20°C
Jet B ASTM, D1655 <0°C
CAN CGSB 3-23 <0°C
Jp-4 MIL-T-5624 <0°C

NOTES
At airport ambient temperature below plus 5 deg. C anticrystallization fluid shall be added to fuels:
- Russian fuels need ethyl cellosolve (liquid I (И), GOST 8313-88) in the amount of 0.1% of the fuel
volume;
- Western fuels Jet A-1, Jet A, Jet B -need methyl cellosolve (AL-31) DEF STAN 68-251 (DERD 2451)
or MIL-I- 27686E, or CAN CGSB 3.526 in the amount of (0.1-0.15) % of the fuel volume.
Fuels Jp-4, Jp-5 and Jp-8 contain the additive already and do not need it be added.

Table 1-3. Engine and Gearbox Oils

Basic Alternative GOSTs, Specifications
B-3V - ТУ 38.101295-85
Castrol 98 DERD 2487
Castrol 599 DERD 2497
Aeroshell Turbine Oil 560 DERD 2499
Exxon-Jet Oil 25 DOD-L-85734
Mobil-Jet Oil 254 MIL-L-23699
Castrol 5000 MIL-L-23699
Turbonycoil 525-1A MIL-L-23699

Table 1-4. Hydraulic Oil

Basic Alternative Specifications
AMG-10 - GOST 6794-78
AeroShell Fluid 41 MIL-H-5606F
Grade OM-15 DEF STAN 91-48/1,
Gade Supperclean
AIR-3520/B
Brayco Micronic 756D MIL-H-5606F
Royco Micronic 756B MIL-H-5606F
FH-51 AIR 3520/B,
MIL-H-5606F
DEF STAN 91-48/1
FH-15 -

CAUTION. THE PURITY OF HYDRAULIC FLUID BEFORE FILLING THE HYDRAULIC

SYSTEM SHALL BE NOT BELOW CLASS 6 BY GOST 17216-71 OR CLASS
10/7 BY ISO 4406

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