PLIGHT MANUAL AS 350 Be SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS 2.1 GENERAL. TYPE OF OPERATIONS, INSTRUMENT MARKINGS 2.2. WEIGHT AND BALANCE LIMITATIONS. 2.2.1 WEIGHT LIMITATION 2.2.2, LONGITUDINAL CG... 2.3 FLIGHT ENVELOPE LIMITATIONS. 2.3.1 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS. ALTITUDE LIMITATION, ‘TEMPERATURE LIMITATIONS LANDING AND ROTOR STOPPING LIMITATIONS ON SLOPE... 23.8 RUNNING LANDING LIMITATIONS vow 23.6 MANEUVERING LIMITATIONS. 24 VEHICLE LIMITATION: 2.4.1 MAIN ROTOR LIMITATIONS. 24.2 TAKEOFF POWER. 24.3 FIRST LIMITATION INDICATOR 2.4.4 MAIN TRANSMISSION LIMITATIONS 2.45 ENGINE LIMITATIONS. 2.4.6 ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT LIMITATIONS. 2.8 MISCELLANEOUS LIMITATIONS. 25.1 APPROVED FUELS. 25.2 APPROVED LUBRICANTS 253 BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT LOAD LIMITATIONS. 254 CABIN COMPARTMENT LOAD LIMITATIONS wnnnne 2.56 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT... 2.6 PLACARDS, EASA APPROVED ae ORIGINAL ISSUEPLIGHT MANUAL ‘AS 350 B3e LIST OF FIGURES Page FIGURE 2-1 : LONGITUDINAL CG CHART. 22 “i EASA APPROVED. ORIGINAL ISSUEPLIGHT MANUAL AS SI BSe 2.1 GENERAL The helicopter is approved on the basis of the FAR part 27 “ ORMAL” rotoreraft category. ‘The helicopter shall be operated in compliance with the limitations of this section. 2A 242 ‘TYPE OF OPERATIONS The helicopter is approved to operate: = by day and night in VFR. NOTE Additional equipment may be required by operational regal ‘The following are forbi + Acrobatic maneuvers ~ Engine starting when snow or ice accumulations are in of around the engine ir intake, ~ Flight in falling snow without optional sand filter installed. ~ Flight in freezing rain or icing conditions. (visible moisture and temperatures conducive to producing ice) ~ In flight engine power reduction using twist grip control except for engine failure training, emergency procedures referring to it or maintenance check procedures + In flight intentional complete VEMD cut-off (lane I+ 2), Iden: occuPaNTs = Minimum flight crew... (One pilot in right seat, ~ Maximum number of occupants (including flight erew). snout SIX INSTRUMENT MARKINGS Limitations are marked on instruments with the following eolor code: ea Do sate tnt orto roavanveworatng vit, pomert Yolow or amber ta Oren: Caton range ortakeot power Foon arma operating range § Whiteman A,r €tuipoment peratg tink. 3 Red tiagle Transient EASA APPROVED aa] REVISION 4FUG 2.2 MANUAL. 350 Be (On the VEMD, related numerical values of parameters are underlined: = inyellow when the parameter is in caution or takeoff power range, ~ ined when at or above a safety limit or maximum takeoff power. Moreover, to attract attention, red underlining flashes. WEIGHT AND BALANCE LIMITATIONS 22.1 WEIGHT LIMITATION Maximum intemal weight for flight, take-off and landing. Minimum internal weight for fight, take-off and landing.. 1310 kg (2888 Ib), 2250 ke (4961 Ib) 2.2.2 LONGITUDINAL CG (EM) A) com) wm Sas) (Sa 3488) 2 aa "340 @ - aa a9 5 Bon 8 Ea —| 7 — 058 2 oo REARWARD LIMIT a= wo | |< —|-rorwago ut 2 (aw 000 4 ‘to i co] Sw ee ieee z aa) fas (i) alia Maximum temperature ISA#35°C limited to +50°C For cold weather operations, refer to SUP.A, 2.34 LANDING AND ROTOR STOPPING LIMITATIONS ON SLOPE = Nose up, . 210° = Nose down.. aio 6 ~ Sideways, x 2.3.5 RUNNING LANDING LIMITATIONS Excluding emergencies and failures, maximum speed for performing: = running landings. 40 kt (74 kimi) 2.3.6 MANEUVERING LIMITATIONS ‘* Continued operation in servo transparency (where load feedback is felt in the controls) is prohibited, Maximum load factor is a combination of TAS, Ho and gross ‘weight, Avoid such combinations at high values associated with high collective pitch. ‘Transparency may be reached during maneuvers, steep tums, hard pull-up or when maneuvering near VNE, Self-comecting, the phenomenon will induce an un-commanded right cyclic load and an associated collective down reaction, However, even if the transparency feedback loads are fully controllable, immediate action is required to relieve the feed back loads: reduce the severity of the maneuver, follow the aitcraft’s natural reaction, let the collective piteh decrease naturally (avoid low pitch) and smoothly counteract the right cyclic motion, ‘Transparency will disappear as soon as excessive loads are relieved, EASA APPROVED a7 ORIGINAL ISSUEFLIGHT MANUAL, ‘AS350 B3e + In maximum power configuration, decrease collective pitch slightly before initiating a turn, as for this maneuver the power requirement is increased, ‘+ In hover, avoid rotation faster than 6 sce. per full rotation 28 EASA APPROVED, ‘ORIGINAL ISSUEFLIGHT MANUAL AS350 B3e 2.4 VEHICLE LIMITATIONS 24.1. MAIN ROTOR LIMITATIONS Itis prohibited to use the rotor brake prior to engine shutdown, Minimum time between two consecutive brake applications: 5 min 170 pm Rokr bake operation mae speed I 320 rpm Min. power-off =: 32010575 pm Caton range. e975 to 408 Normal operating range SS 405 to 490 Caution range 490 1pm Max power NO Low NR aural warning < 360 rpm High NR aural warning > 410 rpm 242 TAKEOFF POWER Takeott power is limited to: = Maximum airspeed 40 KTAS, ~ IE NI and/or TOT is in Takeoff power (numerical value of related parameter underlined in yellow} + Simin. continuous use (Pre-MOD OP-4309)* + 30 min, continuous use (Post- MOD OP-4309)* + Ifonly TRQ is in Takeoft power a time limit has not to be applied. Use of heating and demisting is authorized up to max. TOP. 2.43 FIRST LIMITATION INDICATOR 295 Max continuous rating [SS 960 10 Takaot power. I 10 Max. takeot eating, ‘A. 104 Max. ranstent ating (680), NOTE The values (N1 = 100 %, TOT = 680 °C, TRQ =90%) are given as examples, (¢*) MOD OP-4309; Tail rotor drive shaft seinforced thermal protection EASA APPROVED. REVISION 2PLIGHT MANUAL, AS 350 B3e 2.4 MAIN TRANSMISSION LIMITATIONS + TORQUE LIMITATIONS 92.7 % Max. continuous rating == 927 % to 100 % Takeoff power | A: 104 % Max. transient (6 sec.) NOTE 100 % torque corresponds to 535 kW at NR 386 rpm. 2.4.8 ENGINE LIMITATIONS # N2 LIMITATIONS 367 rpm Min. a 367 to 413 rpm Normal operating range, 413 rpm Max. continuous, TE 4440 rpm Max. transient limit (20 sec). NOTE A rotor speed of NR 386 rpm corresponds to an N2 speed of 39158 rpm. EASA APPROVED REVISION IFLIGHT MANUAL AS 380 Be * NILIMITATIONS N1= 67%. Min stabilized speed ANI =-4.% Max. continuous rating ANI =-4% 10AN1=0% Takeott pawer, AN =0.% Max. takeoff rating ANT = #1 % Max transiont rating (<20 sec) NOTE 100 % NI corresponds to $2110 rpm. + TOT LIMITATIONS. Star 750°C Max. continuous £840 °C Max. transient (10 sec) 905 °C Max. continuous rating 905 to 949 °C Takeot power. {848 °C Max, takeoft rating 981 °C Max. tansient (20 sec) EASA APPROVED aan ORIGINAL ISSUEPMANUAL, AS 350 He + OIL TEMPERATURE LIMITATIONS [== : Caution range Minimum oil temperature before power application: 0°C (il 5 81). = 10°C Oi13 10 3.9 80, During the oil warm up period, the engine must be run with the collective pie controt in its full down position. The twist grip ean be in "IDLE" or “FLIGHT” position © OIL PRESSURE LIMITATIONS | [== : Caution ranges J}: m2% pressure Oil pressure has variable limits that depend on NI. 24.6 eCTRICAL CIRCUIT LIMITATIONS Maximum voltage 315V (Rated voltage 26-29 V) Maximum current 150 A Max. continuous. For 200 A Starter Generator (if installed), refer to SUP.29. [ee EASA APPROVED, REVISION &FLIGHT MANUAL ASS B3e 2.5 MISCELLANEOU: 2.5.1 APPROVED FUELS. LIMITATIONS NOTE 1 Commercial designations of authorized fuels are specified in the TURBOMECA documentation, * NORMAL FUELS. (Fuels approved to operate throughout the flight envelope with no restrictions). Specifications “Antéice Typeotteet | NATO TCT usa [Tuk] aalitve — included Kom DEFSTAN ves] y4, [DcseAA| tsi | sa |, AIRuos | Ges) | DENG RD 28 Kero DEFSTAN aavninaey | ss focseans|asmepies| oat |, ‘sas | “erat” | peworo an Kaomne ASD b JET A = ib Taipan | 5 SEAT] WIL Ta} ENGR} — rsyAveary riko | ans) | aa58 Tigh Mask pot DEFSTAN wesyaveatesin | egy | pesea es ore | ‘ik sos | Gps) | DENGRD 282 Chi Ta PRC National ‘Standard = = = Nos tf NOTE2 ‘The OAT range for using approved fuel is: - 40 °C to +50 °C, Below -20°C, anti-ice additive is mandatory for approved fuels which do not contain NOTE 3 Alll specifications are effective at latest issue or amendment. EASA APPROVED, 2-1 ORIGINAL ISSUEBLIGHT MANUAL AS 350 B3e = REPLACEMENT FUELS. (Fuels allowing operations in a restricted flight envelope.) = Fucls with restricted flight envelope of: OATS 25 °C and Hp < 5000 ft (1524 m) ‘Type ortuet | NATO Spocitieations ah code aaeien: “le lpRANCE| USA UK fincadea WESTOP MILT SE | DENGRD (AVTAG F LeageelRewapants (upd) 2454 bial SpEGT era asteasT655 | 7 (AVTAG) 53) ~ Fuels with restricted flight envelope of OAT < 40°C and Hp < 15000 ft (4572 m) ‘Type of fuel | NATO. ‘Specifications code a fee + | imetudea KEROSENE - TS 1 (TC) Gost 10227 NE KEROSENE - RTePT) 7 - | cost 10227 ie © REFUELING Fuel temperature must be inside the above OAT limitations specified for the fuel actually used for refuelling The engine is capable of operating satisfactorily when mixtures of normal and replacement fuels are used, The limitations associated with the mixture correspond to the most restrictive of all the fuels used for the mixture. In order to overcome the limitation of the most restrictive fuel, the helicopter fuel system shall be drained, EASA APPROVED, ORIGINAL ISSUE,FLIGHT MANUAL AS 380 Be * ADDITIVES Anti-iee ad Ifthe fuel does not contain a freezing inhibitor and if the OAT is below -20 °C, the use of an anti-icing additive is mandatory. ae Speciation Produc Sym 7 cis.and | caus concentration wat! France | us oK cand | cay 2 TE DiRT aaa ome | som | “em [omtznane] PO Be | avons aezowe sans | E28 | sucseson | DEFSTANORSD owas NOTE Except for GOST 8313-88 and TU 6-1061488-79 additives, all the authorized anti-ice additives can be mixed. Fungieide additive: BIOBOR JF. KATHON FP 1.5 Jet fuel thermal stability improver for F34 and P35 fuels: oncentration (og) fore ‘Minimo ‘Maximum ‘Avoall parfonnancs [Aditive 101 (APA 101) ane a Ber Dearborn Spee Aid 80462 ae ca boline S100 (ia) = a Turbotine FS 100.C (concentra) i “ EASA APPROVED aes ORIGINAL ISSUEPLIGHT MANUAL ‘AS 350 B3e 2.5.2 APPROVED LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS. + ENGINE LUBRICANTS NORMAL USE (orbidden for OAT =O) r ‘Specification ougpe — ] NATO cia | Approved ail trademarks Mm [code [France] usa | ux Recommended “nor | ove | oes ue Preset 8699) DEE) catigh | a (EXXON) Turbo 0112197 Average syathetic maiz. [STAN | tema [otic set on 254 SeStat 989°C ay stability) (Consion [asreor ncaa Normal wxe nhitingy [CASTROL Aerojet MILPRE (CASTROL 5000 Avengesyutatic] 0156 | = | 23699 | DEF |stndand [Aero SHELL Turbine Oi $00 STAN MOBIL 1x O42 SeSta1 989°C 31-101 TURBO NYCOIL 600 TOTAL Aero Turbine 35 ELE TURBO Jett FIOTAL PRESLIA SE jt (arin ots forintcen or on =] NATO Speciation Oitepe | Code [FRANCE |USA| UK Cts | Approved ei trademarks FEASTROL 325 JeasTRoL 3c = [bP xx0%) rato it 2589 MOBIL AVREX 256 sossesiat FTURDG NYCOIL 160 389°C S FURBO NYCOIL 138 ese |-ameags | E ELF Jet Syadhsi O15 DEF Syms tld posen : STAN | [Acro SHELL Ttne 01390 synteticid | auas | NOTE When the oil specification/grade! trademark differs trom the approved one, TURBOMECA approval shall be obtained before using this oil, NOTE2 In case of oil change with trademark/ NATO code! eategory/ geade or specification change, apply instructions as prescribed in the TURBOMECA Maintenance Manual, Nore3 All specifications are effective at latest issue or amendment. 2-16 EASA APPROVED, ORIGINAL ISSUEPLIGHT MANUAL AS350 B3e MAIN AND TAM. GEARBOX LUBRICANTS NORMAL USE. one | Cote, fees “"onmeetarce [PRANCE [USA UK| Minentot | Ons Pankasts | MiL-Lwose | DTD | a0CeoaT ero 58) ELL indamnavk is rohibiod iSE IN COLD WEATHER Nato ‘Specification “Approved operating Temperatures it ype FRANCE [USA AIR 3514 40°C SOAT 10° MIL-L-7908 40°C SOAT S 40°C 1 TAILGEARBOX LUBRICANTS NORMAL USE. 7] Oittype | NATO Speifietion ed operating i Code | emporatures FtANCE | USA Syathetic 0 [9156 MIL-1-23699 | DERD | gC g oars +505 ‘SeSt 2499) CONTROL FLUID a ___ NORMAL US NATO T Code crete [Notes FRANCE [USA | Sytie id = [MIL-Hs3282 Recommended Minoral tid | Hts | AIR 3520 | AMML-tL-s6p6 | DTD SKS NOTE All specifications are effective at latest issue or amendment. NOTE2 Im case of fluid change with trademark/NATO codeleategory/grade or specification change, apply Manual. instructions as prescribed in the MaintenanceFLIGHT MANUAL AS350 Be 2.5.3 BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT LOAD LIMITATIONS. RH cargo compartinent ss... 100 kg (220 th) LH cargo compartment sent 120 kg (264 ID) ‘with a max. distributed load of 300 kg/m? (62.5 Ibif?) Rear eargo compartment. 80 kg (176 Ib) ‘with a max. distributed load of 145 kg/m? (30 Tbvft) 2.54 CABIN COMPARTMENT LOAD LIMITATIONS Rear eabin floor. 310 kg (682 Ib) Forward left cabin floor « 150 kg (330 Ib) ‘with a max, distributed load of 300 key? (62.5 Ibi) 2.5.5 MANDATORY EQUIPMENT A minimum of two adequate radio / audio headsets shall be on-board the helicopter, one worn by the pilot at the controls to monitor the audio warning delivered through the ICS system, and a spare one. 2.5.6 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT When optional equipments are installed, refer 1@ supplements for additional limitations, procedures and performance data 2.8.1 GTN 650H / GNC 255A, Effectivity: For helicopters equipped with GEN 650H andor GNC 255A only, Use of COM frequency monitoring functions is prohibited 2 EASA APPROVED REVISION 4FLIGHT MANUAL AS SSH te 2.6 PLACARDS All placards shown hereafter are usually presented in bilingual form PrenchiEnglish. However, the State of Regisity may approve markings and placards in local kmguage intended! for = Emergency passenger information and instruction, + Instruction for operation of passenger doors, ‘The following illustrations of placards and decals are typical presentations Slight formal differences from the real placards and decals do not affect information presented therein, Placard oss os aan [9 Sima soon [i 606 [Ha ‘apn Dar ra00 iar | e000 [8 00" Cia [a0] 10-00 12 000 12-000 Tis 14 000) 113, 14000 15.000) 107 16 000 | 107 18000, 101} i000, 101 20 o00| 95 | [20 ] 22 000) “| ono] 8 30 kt WW kt Location: Inside cabin, on center post. Location: Inside cabin, on overhead canopy bow BASA APPROVE REVISION 4PLIGHT MANUAL AS I50 me Placard ~ ENLEVER LE { ENLEVERLE CACHE ET CACHEET TIRER POUR | TIRER POUR LARGUER | LARGUER REMOVE COVER REMOVE COVER AND PULL TO. AND PULL TO JETTISON JETTISON - LH side - RH side. Location: Inside eabin, at bottom of doors. Placard: WappaREM WERK ] iC SERIAL NT: We | masse | 2 Weigie ewicHr E core ‘SCHWERPKT | 5 DATE parum Location: Console RH side. 2-0 BASA APPROVED, REVISION 4PLIGHT MANUAL ASS50 Be Placard Placard: COMARGES nePanties Mat DISTRIBUTED LORDS MAK: Location: on console, Placard: S|CHARGE MAXI. 120 kg] ¢ | CHARGE MAXI. 100 kg MAX. LOAD 264 Ib ©) MAK. LOAD 220 Ib Locatiou: Cargo hold LH side Location: Cargo hold RH side Placart $ [Sanat nate wan an] Location: Rear carge held EASA APPROVED 2 ORIGINAL ISSUEJWT MANUAL AS 350 Be Placard: Location: Near filler neck, LH side, Placard: CARBURANT: JP1—JP5~JPB ~JET A-JET AY PRO N°S JET FUEL FUEL: F34-F35 A FAS-Fad CAPACITE | CAPAGITY : : 142.7 U.S. GALLONS, 118.9 IMP. GALLONS. 540 LITRES / LITERS 427 KG Location: Near filler neck, LH side Placard 28 VDC ‘max. 600A Location: RH side, on ground power receptacle cover. BASA APPROVED, REVISION 4