ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE EUROCOPTER MODEL EC135
EUROCOPTER EC135P1 · Flight Manual Supplement
Overview
This document is a Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement for the Eurocopter EC135, specifically when equipped with the Airfilm EC135 Step Utility Mount. It provides additional information regarding limitations, procedures, and performance data related to the installation of the utility mount.
- Supplement RFMS135-007 is FAA/EASA approved.
- The Step Utility Mount can accommodate various cameras and sensors.
- Category 'A' operations are prohibited with payloads attached.
- Airspeed limitations apply when using the Step Utility Mount.
- The SX-16 searchlight must be switched off below 50 feet AGL.
- Preflight checks include inspecting steps and payloads.
- Weight and balance data is provided for payloads.
- Emergency procedures are outlined for the SX-16 searchlight.
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Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Flight Manual Supplement
- Year ·
- 2008
- File size ·
- 1.7 MB
- Copy found at ·
- meekeraviation.com
- Language ·
- en
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Max area fwd payload a10 arm m2 ·
- 0.2
- Max area fwd payload a11 arm m2 ·
- 0.2
- Max area fwd payload c10 arm m2 ·
- 0.2
- Max area fwd payload c11 arm m2 ·
- 0.2
- Max mass fwd payload a10 arm kg ·
- 56.7
- Max mass fwd payload a11 arm kg ·
- 56.7
- Max mass fwd payload c10 arm kg ·
- 56.7
- Max mass fwd payload c11 arm kg ·
- 56.7
Performance
- Rate of climb reduction 2 payloads (fpm) ·
- 120
- Rate of climb reduction more than 2 payloads (fpm) ·
- 190
Weight & balance
- Max mass fwd payload a10 arm (lb) ·
- 125
- Max mass fwd payload a11 arm (lb) ·
- 125
- Max mass fwd payload c10 arm (lb) ·
- 125
- Max mass fwd payload c11 arm (lb) ·
- 125
What is the ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE EUROCOPTER MODEL EC135?
The ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE EUROCOPTER MODEL EC135 is a flight manual supplement for the EUROCOPTER EC135P1, dated 2008.
What year was the ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE EUROCOPTER MODEL EC135 published?
The ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE EUROCOPTER MODEL EC135 — the EUROCOPTER EC135P1 flight manual supplement on file — is dated 2008.
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In this document
General
The Step Utility Mount is designed for the Eurocopter EC135 and attaches to the landing gear, accommodating various payloads.
Limitations
Category 'A' operations are prohibited with payloads. Airspeed limitations apply based on the number of attach points used.
Emergency & Malfunction Procedures
Cautions regarding the SX-16 searchlight operation during emergency landings are provided.
Normal Procedures
Preflight checks include ensuring the security of steps and payloads, and safety precautions for the SX-16 searchlight.
Performance Data
Rate of climb adjustments are specified based on the number of payloads attached.
Weight & Balance Data
Details on maximum mass and attach point locations for weight and balance calculations are included.
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Safety notes
- Avoid handling the searchlight immediately after use.
- Switching the SX-16 'ON' while on the ground may ignite flammable materials.
- Brief exposure to the light beam at close ranges could cause serious eye damage.
- The SX-16 IR beam is potentially dangerous to eyes and skin at distances less than 500 feet.
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Full document text
Airfilm Camera Systems 6245 Aerodrome Way, Hanger 2 Georgetown, CA. 95634 Supplement RFMS135-007 FAA/EASA APPROVED ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE EUROCOPTER MODEL EC135 EASA APPROVED ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL when equipped with AIRFILM EC135 STEP UTILITY MOUNT REGISTRATION # SERIAL # This supplement must be attached to the EASA Approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual when the rotorcraft is modified by the installation of the Airflim Step Utility Mount in accordance with STC No. SR02138LA The information contained herein supplements or supersedes the basic manual only in those areas listed herein. For limitations, procedures, and performance information not contained in this supplement, consult the basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual. FAA Approved FAA Approved Date Airfilm Camera Systems RFM Supplement to the 6245 Aerodrome Way, Hanger 2 Eurocopter Model EC135 Flight Manual Georgetown, CA. 95634 when Modified with Airfilm Supplement RFMS135-007 Step Utility Mount STC No. SR02138LA Page i RECORD OF REVISIONS Rev. Page Date Description FAA Approval N/C 1-6 24 April 2008 Initial Release Date: Airfilm Camera Systems RFM Supplement to the 6245 Aerodrome Way, Hanger 2 Eurocopter Model EC135 Flight Manual Georgetown, CA. 95634 when Modified with Airfilm Supplement RFMS135-007 Step Utility Mount STC No. SR02138LA FAA Approved: April 24 2008 Page 1 of 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I GENERAL................................................................. 2 SECTION II LIMITATIONS ............................................................ 3 Type of Operation ........................................................................................................ 3 Airspeed Limitations .................................................................................................... 4 Weight and Size ........................................................................................................... 4 SX-16 Searchlight (if installed)................................................................................... 4 SECTION III EMERGENCY & MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES.... 4 SX-16 Searchlight (if installed) with Floats............................................................... 4 SECTION IV NORMAL PROCEDURES ......................................... 5 Preflight Checks ........................................................................................................... 5 SX-16 Searchlight (if installed)................................................................................... 5 SECTION V PERFORMANCE DATA............................................. 5 Rate of Climb................................................................................................................ 5 SECTION VI WEIGHT & BALANCE DATA ..................................... 6 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1 Camera and Light – Left Side (Typical) 2 Figure 2 Camera and Light – Left & Right Front (Typical) 3 Airfilm Camera Systems RFM Supplement to the 6245 Aerodrome Way, Hanger 2 Eurocopter Model EC135 Flight Manual Georgetown, CA. 95634 when Modified with Airfilm Supplement RFMS135-007 Step Utility Mount STC No. SR02138LA FAA Approved: April 24 2008 Page 2 of 6 SECTION I GENERAL Airfilm Camera System’s Step Utility Mount is designed to mount on the left or right side of the Eurocopter EC-135 helicopters. The AFM-SM135-1 Step Utility Mount is mounted on landing gear of the Eurocopter EC135 Helicopter. It is similar to the current Eurocopter design and attaches to the landing gear struts using the same mounting locations as the Eurocopter step installation. The step can accommodate various cameras / FLIR sensors / searchlights or microwave downlink type payloads. The payloads attach to the ends of the step mount using different attach arms. Figure 1 Camera and Light – Left Side (Typical) Airfilm Camera Systems RFM Supplement to the 6245 Aerodrome Way, Hanger 2 Eurocopter Model EC135 Flight Manual Georgetown, CA. 95634 when Modified with Airfilm Supplement RFMS135-007 Step Utility Mount STC No. SR02138LA FAA Approved: April 24 2008 Page 3 of 6 Figure 2 Camera and Light – Left & Right Front (Typical) SECTION II LIMITATIONS Type of Operation Catagory “A” operations are prohibited with any payload attached to the step utility mount arms. Operations with arms only, no payloads attached to the steps are authorized. Airfilm Camera Systems RFM Supplement to the 6245 Aerodrome Way, Hanger 2 Eurocopter Model EC135 Flight Manual Georgetown, CA. 95634 when Modified with Airfilm Supplement RFMS135-007 Step Utility Mount STC No. SR02138LA FAA Approved: April 24 2008 Page 4 of 6 Airspeed Limitations Step Utility Mount with Arms and loads on any 2 attach points: • No change from basic flight manual Step Utility Mount with Arms and loads on more than 2 attach points: • Reduce published V NE by 10 KIAS. Weight and Size The sensor/cameras/lights are limited by the values shown in section VI. The flight crews are authorized to remove and install sensor/camera/light if the installation uses the DT series dovetail or QDD series quick disconnect. SX-16 Searchlight (if installed) The SX-16 light is to be switched off when the aircraft is operating below 50 feet AGL to preclude possible ignitions of flammable materials. SECTION III EMERGENCY & MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES SX-16 Searchlight (if installed) with Floats CAUTION SX-16 LIGHT SHOULD BE SWITCHED OFF BEFORE INFLATING THE FLOATS FOR AN EMERGENCY LANDING ON WATER Airfilm Camera Systems RFM Supplement to the 6245 Aerodrome Way, Hanger 2 Eurocopter Model EC135 Flight Manual Georgetown, CA. 95634 when Modified with Airfilm Supplement RFMS135-007 Step Utility Mount STC No. SR02138LA FAA Approved: April 24 2008 Page 5 of 6 SECTION IV NORMAL PROCEDURES Preflight Checks Exterior Checks • Check the steps and payloads for general condition and proper security. • Check the “Safety Pins” at the attach points for security
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SX-16 Searchlight (if installed) WARNING • AVOID HANDLING THE SEARCH LIGHT IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE. • SWITCHING THE SX-16 “ON” WHILE ON THE GROUND MAY IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS. AVOID STATIONARY FOCUS AT OBJECTS WHILE ON THE GROUND. • BRIEF EXPOSURE TO THE LIGHT BEAM AT CLOSE RANGES COULD CAUSE SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE. • THE SX-16 IR BEAM (FILTER) IS INVISIBLE AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS TO THE EYES AND SKIN AT DISTANCES LESS THAN 500 FEET (139M). DO NOT OPERATE THE SX-16 LIGHT WITH IFCO IR LENS ON THE GROUND WITHOUT A CLEAR AREA. SECTION V PERFORMANCE DATA Rate of Climb Airfilm Camera Systems RFM Supplement to the 6245 Aerodrome Way, Hanger 2 Eurocopter Model EC135 Flight Manual Georgetown, CA. 95634 when Modified with Airfilm Supplement RFMS135-007 Step Utility Mount STC No. SR02138LA FAA Approved: April 24 2008 Page 6 of 6 All rates of climb results obtained from the respective basic Flight Manual, section 5, are to be corrected as follows: • Subtract 120 fpm for any 2 sensor/camera/payloads • Subtract 190 fpm for more than 2 sensor/camera/payloads. SECTION VI WEIGHT & BALANCE DATA The longitudinal and lateral attach point locations are given for weight & balance calculation. LOCATION Max Mass (kg) (lbs) Max Area (m2) (ft 2) Longitudinal (mm) (in) Lateral (mm) (in) Fwd Payload A10 Arm A11 Arm C10 Arm C11 Arm 56.7 125 56.7 125 56.7 125 45.4 100 0.2 2.1 0.2 2.1 0.2 2.1 0.2 2.1 1854.2 73.0 1854.2 73.0 1994.0 78.5 1854.2 73.0 ± 1003 L / R ± 39.5 L / R Aft Payload A10 Arm A11 Arm C10 Arm C11 Arm 56.7 125 56.7 125 56.7 125 45.4 100 0.2 2.1 0.2 2.1 0.2 2.1 0.2 2.1 5370 211.4 5370 211.4 5232 206.0 5370 211.4 ± 1003 L / R ± 39.5 L / R