H145 D-3 BEAR PAW, KIT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
AIRBUS H145 · Pilot's Operating Handbook
Overview
This document is a Flight Manual Supplement for the Airbus H145 D-3 rotorcraft modified with the Bear Paw Kit. It outlines operational requirements, performance data, and limitations associated with the modification.
- The document must be attached to the Basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
- It supplements or supersedes the Basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual as specified.
- A reduction of 4 knots TAS applies to maximum cruising speeds with the Bear Paw Kit.
- A 40ft/min climb penalty is applied with the Bear Paw Kit installed.
- A gross weight reduction of 66lbs (30kg) is required for CAT A operations.
- No changes to the Basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual are made.
- Weight and balance data is provided for reference only.
- Transport Canada has approved this document.
Document
Source
Originally published by alpineaerotech.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Pilot's Operating Handbook
- Year ·
- 2025
- File size ·
- 181 KB
- Publisher ·
- alpineaerotech.com
- Language ·
- en
What is the H145 D-3 BEAR PAW, KIT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT?
The H145 D-3 BEAR PAW, KIT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT is a pilot's operating handbook for the AIRBUS H145, dated 2025.
Where does the H145 D-3 BEAR PAW, KIT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT come from?
This copy of the H145 D-3 BEAR PAW, KIT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT was originally published by alpineaerotech.com and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
What year was the H145 D-3 BEAR PAW, KIT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT published?
The H145 D-3 BEAR PAW, KIT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT — the AIRBUS H145 pilot's operating handbook on file — is dated 2025.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the AIRBUS H145.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Limitations
No change to the Basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
Normal Procedures
No change to the Basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
Emergency Procedures
No change to the Basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
Performance Data
With the Bear Paw Kit installed, apply a reduction of 4 knots TAS to all maximum cruising speed charts and a 40ft/min climb penalty.
Weight and Balance
Refer to the Basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual for weight and center of gravity limitations; no changes are made with the design change.
Safety notes
- Compliance with Section 1 Limitations is mandatory.
- Refer to the current revision of the Basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual for limitations not outlined in this document.
Full document text
Revision: NI Date: 2025-04-24 Doc. No.: AAL-290-095-401 Page 1 of 5 H145 D-3 BEAR PAW, KIT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT MODELS: AIRBUS H145 D-3 (BK117 D-3) Read all of the Flight Manual Supplement thoroughly prior to commencing flight operations Revision: NI Date: 2025-04-24 Doc. No.: AAL-290-095-401 Page 2 of 5 General Notes 1. The following information defines the operational requirements of Airbus H145 D-3 (BK117 D-3) rotorcraft when modified with the H145 D-3 Bear Paw, Kit as defined in Alpine Aerotech LP Master Data List (AAL-290-094-001). 2. Refer to the current revision of the H145 D-3 Bear Paw, Kit Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness (AAL-290-095-701) for installation/removal and maintenance procedures related to this aeronautical product. 3. All dimensions are in imperial measures (inches/pounds) unless otherwise specified. 4. If changes to this document are required, Alpine Aerotech LP shall revise all pages and reissue the entire document. 5. Alpine Aerotech LP shall make any subsequent revisions of this document available free of charge upon request. Alpine Aerotech LP also recommends that the end user of this aeronautical product periodically verify the revision level of this document. Revision: NI Date: 2025-04-24 Doc. No.: AAL-290-095-401 Page 3 of 5 Approved Notes 1. This document shall be attached to the Basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual for the applicable aircraft with subject design change incorporated in accordance with the current revision of the Alpine Aerotech LP Master Data List AAL-290-094-001. 2. The information within this document supplements or supersedes the Basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual to the extent specified herein. 3. Refer to the current revision of the Basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual or other applicable approved Flight Manual Supplement(s) for limitations, procedures and performance information not outlined within this document. 4. Sections 1, 2, 3 & 4 of this document are Approved sections. Compliance with Section 1 Limitations is mandatory. Transport Canada Approved Revision: NI Date: 2025-04-24 Doc. No.: AAL-290-095-401 Page 4 of 5 SECTION 1 Limitations 1. No change to the Basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual. SECTION 2 Normal Procedures 1. No change to the Basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual. SECTION 3 Emergency Procedures 1. No change to the Basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual. SECTION 4 Performance Data 1. With the H145 D-3 Bear Paw, Kit installed, apply a reduction of 4 knots TAS to all maximum cruising speed charts. 2. Apply a 40ft/min climb penalty in both AEO and OEI when the H145 D-3 Bear Paw, Kit is installed. 3. Apply a gross weight reduction of 66lbs (30kg) for CAT A operations when the H145 D-3 Bear Paw, Kit is installed. Transport Canada Approved Revision: NI Date: 2025-04-24 Doc. No.: AAL-290-095-401 Page 5 of 5 SECTION 5 Weight and Balance 1. Refer to the Basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual and applicable Flight Manual Supplements for the appropriate weight and center of gravity limitations. There is no change to existing rotorcraft weight and center of gravity limitations with the subject design change incorporated. 2. The following weight and balance data is for reference only. Refer to the current revision of the H145 D-3 Bear Paw, Kit Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness (AAL-290-095-701) for governing weight and balance data. Part Number Description Weight Long. Arm Lat. Arm AAL-290-090-001 Bear Paw, Kit † 21.12* 203.11 0.00 9.58 (Kg) 5159 (mm) 0.00 (mm) AAL-290-090-001 Bear Paw, Kit ‡ 20.17* 203.15 0.00 9.15 (Kg) 5160 (mm) 0.00 (mm) † Applicable to installations with Grippers (Item 7) and associated hardware ‡ Applicable to installations without Grippers (Item 7) and associated hardware * Total increase in weight to aircraft.