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HELICOPTERS |
Overview
In this section you'll find information about favorite helicopters as used for your flight training.
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Bell 206 JetRanger |
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MD 500E Helicopter |
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Robinson R22 Beta II |
The famous Bell JetRanger is a single engine, land based, utility-type helicopter designed
for take-off and landing on any reasonable level terrain.
The standard configuration provides for one pilot and four passengers.
GENERAL DATA TABLE 206B III
ENGINE
| Model Number* | 250-C20J |
| Manufacturer | Allison Engine Company |
| Max. cont. Power (SHP) | 85% Torque = 270 HP |
| Take-off Power (Rated) | 100% Torque = 317 HP |
| Transient Power (5 sec.) | 110% Torque = 348 HP |
*The Allison 250-C20J is a 420 (SHP) turbine engine flat rated to 317 (SHP) for
installation in the JetRanger.
AIRSPEED (Vne)
| 3 000 lbs and less | 130 KTS / 150 MPH |
| 3 000 lbs and over | 122 KTS / 140 MPH |
| Max. Autorotation | 100 KTS / 115 MPH |
| Aft Door(s) off | 87 KTS / 100 MPH |
| Forward Door(s) off | 69 KTS / 80 MPH |
| 85 to 100% Torque | 80 KTS / 92 MPH |
RECOMMENDED AIRSPEEDS (Emergency)
| Engine Failure | 50-60 KTS / 60-70 MPH |
| Min. Rate of Descent | 52 KTS / 60 MPH |
| Max. Distance (Autorot.) | 69 KTS / 80 MPH |
| Hydraulic Failure | 61-69 KTS / 70-80 MPH |
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE
| 3 000 lbs and less | 20 000 FT (PA) |
| 3 000 lbs and over | 13 500 FT (DA) |
WEIGHTS (FAA certificated max. Gross Weights)
| Standard Landing Gear | 3 200 lbs |
| High Gear and Em. Floats | 3 200 lbs |
| Ext. Loads (max. 1 500 lbs) | 3 350 lbs |
| Standard Fixed Floats | 3 000 lbs |
Equipped weight, standard configuration, plus oil and lubricants is 1 604 pounds (lbs)
average.
FUELS
| All Temperatures | Jet B (JP-4) |
| Above Zero Degree F | Jet A (JP-5) |
Capacity 91 U.S. Gallons or 344,5 Liter. (1.3 unusable)
The McDonnell Douglas 500E is a fast lightweight, turbine powered all-purpose helicopter.
Advanced technology has been used in the design and construction of the aircraft,
resulting in excellent speed capabilities, high payload to empty-weight ratio, passenger
and crew safety, and handling and performance capabilities of the higher order even when
operating during adverse density altitude conditions.
The standard configuration provides for one pilot and four passengers.
GENERAL DATA TABLE MD 500E
ENGINE
| Model Number* | 250-C20B |
| Manufacturer | Allison Engine Company |
| Max. cont. Power (SHP) | 81.3 PSI Torque = 350 HP |
| Take-off Power (Rated) | 87.2 PSI Torque = 375 HP |
| Transient Power (15 sec.) | 93.0 PSI Torque = 400 HP |
*The Allison 250-C20B is a 420 (SHP) turbine engine flat rated (5-minute limit) to 375
(SHP) for installation in the MD 500E.
AIRSPEED (Vne)
| Limit | 152 KTS / 175 MPH |
| with 35 lbs of Fuel or less | 130 KTS / 150 MPH |
| Max. Autorotation | 130 KTS / 150 MPH |
| Doors off | 130 KTS / 150 MPH |
RECOMMENDED AIRSPEEDS (Emergency)
| Engine Failure | 60 KTS / 69 MPH |
| Min. Rate of Descent | 60 KTS / 69 MPH |
| Max. Distance (Autorot.) | 80 KTS / 92 MPH |
| One-Way Lock Failure | 100 KTS or less / 115 MPH |
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE
| Regardless of Weight | 16 000 FT (DA) |
WEIGHTS (FAA certificated max. Gross Weights)
| Standard Landing Gear | 3 000 lbs |
| High Gear and Em. Floats | 3 000 lbs |
| Ext. Loads (max. 2 000 lbs) | 3 550 lbs (FAR 133) |
| Standard Fixed Floats | 3 000 lbs |
Equipped weight, standard configuration, plus oil and lubricants is 1 510 pounds (lbs)
average.
FUELS
| All Temperatures | Jet B (JP-4) |
| Above 40 Degree F | Jet A (JP-5) |
Capacity 435 lbs (Jet A) or 64 U.S. Gallons (242 Liter). (13.0 lbs unusable)
The Robinson R22 is a two-place, single main rotor, single engine helicopter primarily
used for helicopter flight training.
GENERAL DATA TABLE R22 BETA II
ENGINE
| Model Number* | O-360-J2A |
| Manufacturer | Lycoming |
| Max. cont. Power (BHP) | 124 BHP |
| Take-off Power (5 min.) | 131 BHP |
| Transient Power | n/a |
*The Lycoming O-360-J2A is a 180 (BHP) four-cylinder engine flat rated to 131 (BHP) for
installation in the R22.
AIRSPEED (Vne)
| Up to 3 000 Feet DA | 102 KTS / 117 MPH |
| Above 3 000 Feet DA | Decreasing with DA |
| Max. Autorotation | 102 KTS / 117 MPH |
| Door(s) off Operation | No Effect on Vne |
RECOMMENDED AIRSPEEDS (Emergency)
| Engine Failure | 60-65 KTS / 70-75 MPH |
| Min. Rate of Descent | 53 KTS / 61 MPH |
| Max. Distance (Autorot.) | 75 KTS / 86 MPH |
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE
| Regardless of Weight | 14 000 FT (DA) |
WEIGHTS (FAA certificated max. Gross Weights)
| Standard Landing Gear | 1 370 lbs |
| Ext. Loads (max. 400 lbs) | 1 370 lbs |
Equipped weight, standard configuration, plus oil and lubricants is 850 pounds (lbs)
average.
FUELS
| All Temperatures | 100LL or 100/130 AVFuel |
| Above Zero Degree F | n/a |
Capacity 19.8 U.S. Gallons or 75 Liter. (0.6 unusable)
Gallery
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