TC APPROVED BHT-206B3-FM-1

Section 1
LIMITATIONS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
Subject Number

Limitations.......................................................................................................................... 1-3
Type of Operation .............................................................................................................. 1-3
Night Flight Limitations ............................................................................................... 1-3
Flight With Door(s) Off ................................................................................................ 1-3
Flight With Optional Equipment Installed........................................................................ 1-3
Flight Crew ......................................................................................................................... 1-3
Altitude Limitations ........................................................................................................... 1-4
Airspeed Limitations ......................................................................................................... 1-4
Aft Door(s) Off .............................................................................................................. 1-4
Forward Door(s) Off ..................................................................................................... 1-4
Maneuvering....................................................................................................................... 1-4
Weight Limitations............................................................................................................. 1-4
Front Seat Weight ........................................................................................................ 1-5
Longitudinal Center of Gravity Limits........................................................................ 1-5
Door(s) Off .................................................................................................................... 1-5
Lateral Center of Gravity Limits ................................................................................. 1-5
Power Plant Limitations .................................................................................................... 1-5
Power Turbine (N2) Operating RPM Limits ............................................................... 1-5
Power ON ...................................................................................................................... 1-5
Deleted .......................................................................................................................... 1-5
Gas Producer (N1) RPM Limits ................................................................................... 1-10
Torque Limits ............................................................................................................... 1-10
Turbine Outlet Temperature (TOT) Limits ................................................................. 1-10
Engine Oil Pressure Limits ......................................................................................... 1-11
Engine Oil Temperature Limits ................................................................................... 1-11
Fuel Pressure Limits.................................................................................................... 1-11
Engine Starter Limitations ................................................................................................ 1-11
Engine Anti-ice Limitations............................................................................................... 1-11
Transmission Oil Limitations............................................................................................ 1-11
Oil Pressure .................................................................................................................. 1-11
Oil Temperature ........................................................................................................... 1-11
Rotor (NR) Limitations....................................................................................................... 1-11
Power ON ...................................................................................................................... 1-11
Power OFF .................................................................................................................... 1-12
Loadmeter Limitations ...................................................................................................... 1-12
Fuel Limitations ................................................................................................................. 1-12

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT)

Page
Subject Number

Engine Oil Limitations....................................................................................................... 1-12

Transmission and Tail Rotor Gearbox Oil Type Limitations ......................................... 1-12
Grease Limitations ............................................................................................................ 1-12
Instrument Markings ......................................................................................................... 1-12
Placards.............................................................................................................................. 1-12

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Title Page

Number Number
1-1 Center of Gravity vs Gross Weight .................................................................. 1-6
1-2 Lateral vs Longitudinal CG Limits.................................................................... 1-8
1-3 Deleted ................................................................................................................ 1-10
1-4 Instrument Markings.......................................................................................... 1-13
1-5 Placards .............................................................................................................. 1-17

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Section 1
LIMITATIONS
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LIMITATIONS
Com plianc e with Limitations section is
required by appropriate operating rules.
Anytime an operating limitation is exceeded,
an appropriate entry shall be made in
helicopter logbook. Entry shall state which
limit was exceeded, duration of time, extreme
value attained, and any additional information
essential in determining maintenance action
required.
I n t e n t i o n a l u s e o f t r a n s i e n t l i m i ts i s
prohibited.
Turn anti-collision light OFF during flight in or
near visible moisture to prevent reflections
and possible pilot vertigo. Keep cabin glass
clean to prevent halation.
TYPE OF OPERATION
The basic helicopter is approved for five place
seating and is certified for land operation
under day or night VFR non-icing conditions.
Flight operations are approved with the
landing gear crosstube fairings installed or
removed.
NIGHT FLIGHT LIMITATIONS
Night flight operation is limited to visual
contact flight conditions. Orientation shall be
maintained th rou gh visual reference to
ground objects solely as a result of lights on
the ground or adequate celestial illumination.
BHT-206B3-FM-1
FLIGHT WITH DOOR(S) OFF
All unsecured items must be removed from
cabin.
Do not exceed Airspeed and Center of Gravity
Limitations.
Protracted rearward and sideward flight
prohibited.
External Cargo Loading limited to 3350
pounds (1519.6 kilograms) gross weight with
any combination of door(s) OFF.
Flight with forward door(s) OFF is prohibited
with litters.
FLIGHT WITH OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT INSTALLED
The following equipment shall be installed
when conducting flight operations in falling
and/or blowing snow to reduce possibility of
engine flameout:
The Particle Separator Engine Air Induction
System Kit (BHT-206B3-FMS-10), Deflector Kit
(BHT-206B3-FMS-12), and Engine (Automatic)
Re-ignition Kit (BHT-206B3-FMS-18).
Refer to appropriate Flight Manual
Supplement(s) for additional Limitations,
Procedures, and Performance Data.
FLIGHT CREW
The minimum flight crew consists of one pilot
who shall operate the helicopter from the
right crew seat.
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85 TO 100% TO RQUE TAKEOFF PO WER

T h e l e ft c r e w s e a t m a y b e u s e d f o r a n
RANGE
additional pilot when the approved dual
controls are installed. Vne 92 MPH IAS (80 KIAS).

ALTITUDE LIMITATIONS AFT DOOR(S) OFF

3000 POUNDS (1360.8 KG) GROSS WEIGHT Vne 100 MPH IAS (87 KIAS) power ON or OFF.
AND BELOW
FORWARD DOOR(S) OFF
Maximum operating — 20,000 feet pressure
Vne 80 MPH IAS (69 KIAS) power ON or OFF.
altitude.

ABOVE 3000 POUNDS (1360.8 KG) GROSS WARNING

WEIGHT

Maximum operating — 13,500 feet density AIRSPEEDS IN EXCESS OF

altitude. AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS DOOR(S)
OFF WILL CAUSE CYCLIC FORE
AND AFT STICK REVERSAL AND
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS FUSELAGE BUFFETING.

3000 POUNDS (1360.8 KG) GROSS WEIGHT MANEUVERING

AND BELOW
Aerobatic maneuvers are prohibited.
Vne 150 MPH IAS (130 KIAS) sea level to
3000 feet density altitude. Decrease Vne WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
4.0 MPH IAS (3.5 KIAS) per 1000 feet above
3000 feet density altitude. Maximum pressure
altitude — 20,000 feet. CAUTION

ABOVE 3000 POUNDS (1360.8 KG) GROSS LOADS THAT RESULT IN GROSS
WEIGHT WEIGHTS ABOVE 3200 POUNDS
(1194.4 KG) SHALL BE CARRIED ON
Vne 140 MPH IAS (122 KIAS) sea level to THE CARGO HOOK AND SHALL NOT
3000 feet density altitude. Decrease Vne BE IMPOSED ON THE LANDING
8.0 MPH IAS (7.0 KIAS) per 1000 feet above GEAR.
3000 feet density altitude. Maximum density
altitude — 13,500 feet. M a x i m u m g r o s s w e i g h t f o r ta k e o f f a n d
landing:
Refer to Airspeed Placard for Indicated
Airspeed (IAS). Internal — 3200 pounds (1451.5 kg).

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External — 3350 pounds (1519.5 kg)
FRONT SEAT WEIGHT
Minimum — 170 pounds (77.1 kg)
NOTE
Ballast as required to maintain
weight empty CG within limits. Refer
to Center of gravity vs Weight Empty
chart in BHT-206B3-MM-1.
LONGITUDINAL CENTER OF GRAVITY
LIMITS
Center of gravity limits are from station 106.0
(2692.4 mm) to 114.2 (2900.7 mm); however,
the aft limits are variable depending upon
gross weight. Refer to Center of Gravity vs
Gross Weight chart (Figure 1-1) and
BHT-206B3-MD-1.
4.0 inches (101.6 mm) right of helicopter
centerline.
NOTE
Lateral CG limits vary depending on
longitudinal CG location. Refer to
Lateral vs Longitudinal CG Limits
chart (Figure 1-2).
POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS
Rolls Royce Model 250-C20B Engine or
250-C20J Engine. The 250-C20B engine
limitations contained herein are applicable to
the 250-C20J engine.
POWER TURBINE (N2) OPERATING RPM
LIMITS
WARNING

NOTE USE OF THE THROTTLE TO

Station 0 (datum) is located 55.16 CONTROL RPM IS NOT
inch es (14 01.1 mm ) forward of AUTHORIZED. (REFER TO SECTION
forward jack point centerline. 3, EMERGENCY AND MALFUNCTION
PROCEDURES FOR EXCEPTION.)
DOOR(S) OFF
POWER ON
No change from basic helicopter CG with only
the aft cabin door(s) OFF. Steady-state operation — 71 to 88% N 2 is
prohibited. Transient operation through range
Center of gravity limits are from station 106.0 is permissible.
(2692.4 mm) to 110.0 (2794.0 mm) with one or
both forward door(s) OFF or any combination Minimum — 97%
of forward and aft cabin door(s) OFF.
Maximum — 100%
Actual weight change shall be determined
after doors, etc., have been removed and Transient, 15 seconds — 105%
ballast readjusted, if necessary, to return
empty weight center of gravity to within
allowable limits. NOTE
Refer to the Rolls Royce Operation
LATERAL CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS and Maintenance Manual for
operation in the N2 speed avoidance
3. 0 i nch es (7 6.2 m m) le ft of h eli co pte r range and for transient overspeed
centerline. limits.

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GAS PRODUCER (N1) RPM LIMITS
Maximum — 105%.
Transient — 106% (maximum of 15 seconds).
TORQUE LIMITS
Takeoff — 100% (5 minute limit).
Transient — 110% (5 second limit. Intentional
use prohibited).
Maximum continuous — 85%.
TURBINE OUTLET TEMPERATURE (TOT)
LIMITS
Takeoff — 810°C (5 minute limit).
Maximum continuous — 738°C.
Figure 1-3. Deleted
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TC APPROVED
During power transient — 810 to 843°C (6
seconds maximum. Intentional use
prohibited).
WARNING
EXCEEDING THE LIMITS OF 810°C
TOT OR 100% TORQUE MAY CAUSE
N1 TOPPING W ITH RESULTANT
ROTOR DROOP.
During starting and shutdown — 810 to 927°C
(10 seconds maximum).
Some helicopters are equipped with a red
warning light on the TOT gauge. The light
illuminates when either of the following
conditions are exceeded:
812 to 927°C for 10 seconds
927°C or higher for 1 second
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some helicopters are equipped with a red NOTE

warning light with or without gage marked at
28 VDC Ground Power Unit (GPU)
999°C on TOT.
maximum amperage is 500 amps.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIMITS ENGINE ANTI – ICE LIMITATIONS
Minimum — 50 PSI. Engine anti-ice shall not be used in ambient
temperatures above 4.4°C (40°F).
Below 78.5% Gas Producer RPM — 50 PSI
Minimum. Engine anti-icing shall be ON for flight in
visible moisture in temperature below 4.4°C
Between 78.5 and 94.2% Gas Producer RPM (40°F).
— 90 PSI Minimum.
TRANSMISSION OIL LIMITATIONS
Above 94.2% Gas Producer RPM — 115 PSI
Minimum. OIL PRESSURE
Maximum — 130 PSI. Minimum — 30 PSI

ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE LIMITS Continuous — 30 to 50 PSI

operation
Continuous operation — 0°C to 107°C. Maximum — 70 PSI

Maximum — 107°C. OIL TEMPERATURE

FUEL PRESSURE LIMITS Continuous — 15 to 110°C
operation
Minimum — 4.0 PSI.
Maximum — 110°C
Maximum — 30.0 PSI.
ROTOR (NR) LIMITATIONS
Fuel boost pumps shall be ON during normal
engine operations. POWER ON

ENGINE STARTER LIMITATIONS Minimum — 97%

Maximum — 100%
Limit starter energizing time to the following:

External Power Battery NOTE

25 Seconds — ON 40 Seconds — ON Transient rotor RPM droop down to
30 Seconds — OFF 60 Seconds — OFF 95% is permitted but should not
exceed 5 seconds.
25 Seconds — ON 40 Seconds — ON
30 Seconds — OFF 60 Seconds — OFF
25 Seconds — ON 40 Seconds — ON
30 Minutes — OFF 30 Minutes — OFF

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ENGINE OIL LIMITATIONS

50 to 60% — Accelerate through this range as
rapidly as practical with cyclic control in
Aircraft turbine engine oil MIL-PRF-7808
neutral.
(NATO O-148), MIL-PRF-23699 (NATO O-156),
SAE AS5780 or DOD-PRF-85734. (Refer to
POWER OFF B H T- 2 0 6 B 3 - M D - 1 f o r l i s t o f a p p r o v e d
lubricants.)
Minimum — 90% rotor RPM.
Operation with MIL-PRF-23699, SAE AS5780
Maximum — 107% rotor RPM. or DOD-PRF-85734 limited to ambient
temperatures above -40°C (-40°F).

LOADMETER LIMITATIONS
NOTE
Maximum — 70%. Refer to Rolls Royce 250-C20
Operation and Maintenance Manual
and BHT-206B3-MD-1 regarding
FUEL LIMITATIONS mixing of oils of different brands,
types, and manufacturers.
Tu r b i n e f u e l A S T M D - 6 6 1 5 , J e t B o r
MIL-DTL-5624, Grade JP-4 (NATO F-40), may TRANSMISSION AND TAIL ROTOR
be used at all ambient temperatures. GEARBOX OIL TYPE LIMITATIONS
Operation with turbine fuels ASTM D-1655, Oil Type — MIL-PRF-7808, MIL-PRF-23699, or
Jet A or A-1, MIL-DTL-5624, Grade JP-5 DOD-PRF-85734.
(NATO F-44) or MIL-DTL-83133, Grade JP-8
( N AT O F - 3 4 ) , i s l i m i t e d t o a m b i e n t Operation with MIL-PRF-23699 and
temperatures of -18°C (0°F) or above unless DOD-PRF-85734 is limited to ambient
helicopter is equipped with a fuel pressure temperatures above -40°C (-40°F).
gauge which has a red triangle marking at 8
PSI (Figure 1-4). GREASE LIMITATIONS

Helicopters equipped with a fuel pressure Grease conforming to the following

specification is limited to ambient
gauge which has a red triangle at 8 PSI
temperatures of -40°C (-40°F) and above.
(Figure 1-4) may operate with turbine fuels
ASTM D-1655, Jet A or A-1, MIL-DTL-5624,
BHT 299-947-554
Grade JP-5, or MIL-DTL-83133, Grade JP-8, at (specifically, AERIOL ThixO SYN Aviation
temperatures of -32°C (-25°F) and above, Grease)
providing fuel pressure is 8 PSI or above.
INSTRUMENT MARKINGS
Helicopters equipped with airframe-mounted
fuel filter do not require the use of anti-icing Refer to Figure 1-4.
additive at any ambient temperature. Refer to
Rolls Royce 250-C20 Operation and PLACARDS
Maintenance Manual for AVGAS Mix, Cold
Weather Fuel, and Blending Instructions. Refer to Figure 1-5.

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206B3_FM-1_0004a

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

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AVOID 71% TO 88% N2

Location: Instrument panel.

206B3_FM-1_0001_c2

Figure 1-5. Placards (Sheet 4 of 4)

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