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    The Flight Manual is the pilot's primary reference document that describes limitations, procedures, and performance data. It is approved by the Direction Generale de L'Aviation Civile and Transport Canada, with TC approval indicated by a "C" on the bottom of pages. The manual includes sections on limitations, normal procedures, emergency procedures, and performance data. Revisions are issued as normal revisions on white paper or rush revisions on yellow paper to update the manual between normal revisions. The manual also contains information on service bulletins, letters, airworthiness directives, and approved fuels and lubricants.

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    The Flight Manual is the pilot's primary reference document that describes limitations, procedures, and performance data. It is approved by the Direction Generale de L'Aviation Civile and Transport Canada, with TC approval indicated by a "C" on the bottom of pages. The manual includes sections on limitations, normal procedures, emergency procedures, and performance data. Revisions are issued as normal revisions on white paper or rush revisions on yellow paper to update the manual between normal revisions. The manual also contains information on service bulletins, letters, airworthiness directives, and approved fuels and lubricants.

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    AS 350 D, B, BA, B1, and B2

    Initial Pilot Ground School

    Chapter 1
    Rotorcraft Flight Manual
    & General Limitations
    The FLIGHT MANUAL is the pilot’s basic
    reference document and describes the
    limitations, normal and emergency
    procedures, and performance data.
    The Rotorcraft Flight Manual
    is a translation of a French flight manual
    approved by the DGAC -
    Direction Generale de L’Aviation Civile.

    It is approved in Canada by Transport


    Canada (TC)
    TC approval is indicated by the C .
    The Rotorcraft Flight Manual
    AS350 B & D
    Section 1 - Limitations
    Section 2 - Normal Procedures
    a. Preflight
    b. Starting/Shut Down Checklists
    c. Power Check Chart
    Section 3 - Emergency Procedures
    Section 4 - Performance Data
    a. Height Velocity Envelope
    b. HIGE, HOGE Charts
    Supplements
    Equipment Information
    Appendix
    a. Weight and Balance
    b. Performance Charts
    The Rotorcraft Flight Manual

    AS350 BA, B1, and B2

    Section 1 - General Manual Description


    Section 2 - Limitations
    FAA APPROVED Section 3 - Emergency Procedures
    Section 4 - Normal Procedures
    Checklists, Power Check Chart
    Section 5 - Regulatory Performance Data
    Section 6 - Weight and Balance
    Section 7 - Systems and Descriptions
    COMPLIMENTARY Section 8 - Servicing (Test Schedule)
    Section 9 - Operational Data
    Section 10 - Additional Performance Data
    FAA APPROVED and Supplements
    Flight Manual Cover

    Serial number of
    aircraft this
    manual belongs
    DGAC
    to.
    Seal of
    Approval

    TC
    Approval
    Year and
    C Week of
    Issuance
    Date of Original Issuance

    The original issuance


    of this manual was
    the 17th week of 1989
    Outline of Last Revision

    Outline of change

    Section change is
    located in

    Page change is
    located in
    Index of Tabs

    Section titles
    with
    associated
    tab.
    The Flight Manual - Revisions

    • Normal Revision (RN) - Fully or partially updates the


    manual. Printed on white paper. Number on bottom of
    page is year and week of issuance. Revision Log is
    included. These MUST be posted in your aircraft Flight
    Manual.

    •Rush Revisions (RR) - Update a few major points. Printed


    on yellow paper, and printed to face the item that is updated.
    Identified by the number of the next RN and a letter in
    sequence. There may be more than one RR between NR.
    RR are cancelled with the issuance of the RN. Revision Log is
    included. These MUST be posted in your aircraft Flight
    Manual.
    The Flight Manual - Revisions and Modifications

    • Conditional Revisions (RC). - For helicopters authorized to


    fly at an earlier standard (grandfather clause). Pink pages
    are deleted when modifications are made bringing the
    aircraft to current standard. Pink pages are then disposed
    of. RN and RR do not affect the RC.

    • Customization Modification - Special features on helicopter


    require priority addenda to the information found in the
    basic flight manual and supplements. Information on green
    pages supersedes white pages, but do not delete white
    pages.
    Conditional Revisions

    Revision Identifier
    Revision Date

    Revision Locations

    Revision Outlines
    Rush Revisions
    Revision Identifier Revision Date

    Revision Location
    Page Listing

    Listing of every
    page in manual Date that should
    be on page

    Last revision to
    page was a rush
    revision
    Updates and Information

    • Service Bulletins (SBT) - Service bulletins allow


    users to quickly implement all directives issued after a
    new event such as incidents, modifications, etc.
    Service bulletins supplement the helicopter
    publications and are incorporated in them by
    revisions.
    • Services Letters - (SLT) - Services letters keep
    users informed about current topics of interest. As
    such, they form temporary supplements to the
    standard documentation and are integrated when
    revisions are issued.
    Airworthiness Directives
    • What is an Airworthiness Directive?
    Substantial regulations issued by the FAA to correct an unsafe
    condition in a an aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance.

    • When is an Airworthiness Directive issued?


    - The FAA must determine that an unsafe condition exists in a product
    and
    - the unsafe condition is likely to exist or develop in other products of
    the same type design.

    • What is the purpose of an Airworthiness Directive?


    The purpose is to correct or prevent an unsafe condition.

    • Who has to comply with Airworthiness Directives?


    No person may operate a product to which an AD applies, except in
    accordance with the requirements of the AD.
    Furthermore, the owner or operator of an aircraft is required to maintain
    the aircraft in compliance with all ADs.
    Airworthiness Directives
    • 2002-03-52 Check of • 2001-26-55 Check for cracks
    bonding between Starflex in tail rotor blade skin at the
    and metal end bushing. trailing edge tab. Daily
    Before each start of engine inspection (Pilot sign-off).
    with time between checks
    not to exceed 4 hours
    (Pilot sign-off).
    General
    Flight Manual
    Limitations
    General Abbreviations and Definitions

    N1 or NG: Gas Producer Turbine(s)


    N2 or NF or NP: Free Turbine or Power Turbine
    T4: Temperature (TOT / EGT) (measured at engine station 4.5)
    NR: Rotor Speed
    Bar: Barometric Pressure - 1 bar = 14.5 psi (pounds/sq. inch)
    Hp, Zp or PA: Pressure Altitude
    ISA: International Standard Atmosphere = 15 °C at sea level and
    a standard laps rate of 2 °C per 1,000 feet.
    FFCL: Fuel Flow Control Lever
    Approved Types of Operation (General)
    VFR - Day
    VFR - Night, with the required equipment
    items installed and operational,
    and provided country of operation
    permits night VFR.

    Maximum Weights (internal loads)


    B&D 4300 lbs.
    BA 4630 lbs.
    B1 4850 lbs.
    B2 4961 lbs.
    Altitude and Temperature Envelope

    D 15,000’ PA

    B & BA 16,000’ PA
    - 40ºC to ISA + 35ºC (max + 50ºC)
    (Temperature limits are not stated
    in the Flight Manual for B & D,
    however this is the general rule for
    other 350 models.)

    B1 & B2 20,000’ PA
    - 40ºC to ISA + 35ºC (max + 50ºC)
    Restrictions to Flight

    Servo Loads - Do not exceed the load factor


    corresponding to the servo control
    reversibility limit (servo transparency).

    Flight in Falling Snow -


    Visibility Duration
    > .81 NM (≥1 SM) Unlimited
    .43 - .81 NM (>½ SM) 10 minutes
    < .43 NM (<½ SM) Prohibited
    (Sand Filter Supplement: Restrictions to flight in falling snow
    are removed on aircraft with the Sand Filter installed.)

    Flight in Icing Conditions - Prohibited


    Instrument Markings
    Color Codes:
    RED……………………………… Safety Limit

    RED w/WHITE Hatching ....... VNE, power-off

    Red Triangle ▲ ……………….. Transient Limit

    Yellow…………………………... Caution Range

    Green…………………………… Normal Operating Range

    White Triangle ▲……………… Equipment Operating Limit


    Approved Fuels

    Standard Fuels
    Jet A*, Jet A1*, Jet B*, JP4, JP5, JP8

    * Anti-icing additive required if OAT is below 0º C

    Emergency Fuels
    AVGAS 80/87, 100/130, 115/145
    Automotive Gasoline
    (Within any one period between overhauls of the engine,
    for a maximum of 25 hours.
    Max. operating alt. 1500 feet PA and max. temp. +30º C.
    If possible, add 2% mineral lubricating oil.)
    Emergency Procedure Landings

    Land immediately:
    Land or ditch immediately.

    Land as soon as possible:


    Land at the nearest site at which a safe landing can be
    made.

    Land as soon as practicable:


    Extended flight not recommended. The landing site and
    duration of the flight are at the discretion of the pilot.
    Service ______________ allow users to
    quickly implement all directives issued
    after an event, while Service ____________
    keep users informed about current topics
    of interest.

    Bulletins; Letters.
    What indicates to the owner / operator /
    pilot that the Flight Manual is approved by
    the FAA?
    The letter “B” within a square at the bottom of
    the page.
    What do the numbers “92-35” located at
    the bottom of the page signify?

    The year and week of issue.


    Immediate changes of the Flight Manual
    are implemented under what process?

    Rush revisions.
    What section of the Flight Manual would the
    pilot consult to determine the correct
    procedure for a failure of the torquemeter?

    Section 3 - Emergency Procedures


    Which section of the Flight Manual covers
    pre-flight and post-flight inspections?

    Section 4 - Normal Procedures.


    Is the Height - Velocity envelope considered
    a limitation?

    No
    Is the Weight and Balance section of the
    Flight Manual approved by the FAA?

    No
    A list of approved fuels and lubricants can
    be found in which section of the Flight
    Manual?

    Section 2 - Limitations
    End of Chapter 1

    Introduction to the
    Rotorcraft Flight Manual
    & General Limitations

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