BELL 429 — Pilot's Operating Handbook
1 pilot's operating handbook reference for the BELL 429.
Overview
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT DUAL CARGO HOOK · 2014
This document is a supplement to the Bell 429 Flight Manual, specifically detailing the Dual Cargo Hook kit installation and operation. It provides additional information on limitations, procedures, and performance data related to the use of the dual cargo hooks for external load operations.
- The Dual Cargo Hook kit is approved for both Human External Cargo (HEC) and Non-Human External Cargo (NHEC) operations.
- The primary cargo hook has a maximum load capacity of 1322 pounds for HEC and 3000 pounds for NHEC.
- For FAA registered helicopters, the maximum load for HEC is limited to 660 pounds.
- The maximum airspeed for HEC operations is 60 KIAS.
- The maximum airspeed for NHEC operations is 120 KIAS or placarded VNE, whichever is less.
- Ground crew must discharge static electricity before attaching cargo.
- The weight of the cargo hook beam is 56.5 pounds.
- The document contains proprietary information and is subject to export restrictions.
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BELL 429 — Pilot's Operating Handbook FAQ
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What year is the BELL 429 Pilot's Operating Handbook?
The BELL 429 Pilot's Operating Handbook on file is dated 2014.
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