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REMARKS
Section XI: Paragraph 11-1.2. Added definitions for “Intermediate
Point”, and “Short Field Takeoff”.
Paragraph 11-3.7 Added Confined Heliport/Helipad Takeoff
Procedures. Added Figures 11-3.9. Vertical Takeoff Weight Limits and
11-3.10. Reward Climb Profile.
Paragraph 11-3.8. Added Takeoff Decision Point (TDP) and Table
11-3.1. Variable Obstacle Height and TDP (Confined Heliport)
Paragraph 11-3.9. Added Rejected Takeoff - Confined Heliport
Added Figures 11-3.12. Example - Rejected Takeoff to Clear Obstacle
Greater Than 30ft/9.m and up to 100ft/30.5m.
Paragraph 11-3.10. Continued Takeoff - Confined Heliport
Added Figure 11-3.13 Example - Confined Heliport CTO Profile and
Distance to Clear 30ft/9.1m Obstacle
Added Figure 11-3.14. Example - Confined Heliport CTO Profile and
Distance to Clear 100ft/30.5m Obstacle.
Paragraph 11-3.11. Added Short field Takeoff Procedures
Added Table 11.3.2 Short Field IP HAT.
Added Figure 11-3.15 Example - Short Field Takeoff Profile
Paragraph 11-3.12. Confined heliport and Balked landing Procedures
Added Table 11-3.3. Variable Obstacle Height and LDP (Confined
Heliport) Added Figure 11-3.16. OEI/Balked Landing with 30ft/9.1m
Obstacle. Added Figure 11-3.17. OEI/Balked Landing with
100ft/30.5m Obstacle
Paragraph 11-3.4. Equipment Malfunctions (was Paragraph 11-3.4)
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Category A Operations
S E C T I O N XI
CATEGORY A
OPERATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARAGRAPH
PAGE
Part I General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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11-1.3.
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Definitions - Category A Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Definitions - Category A Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part III Emergency and Malfunction Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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11-3.5. Clear Airfield Takeoff Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figure 11-3.2. Takeoff Timing Indicator Lights and Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figure 11-3.3. Normal Takeoff and Takeoff Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-10
Figure 11-3.4. Category A Rejected Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11
Figure 11-3.5. Continued Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
11-3.6. Heliport/Elevated Helipad Takeoff Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13
Figure 11-3.6. Normal Takeoff Profile - Heliport/Elevated Helipad . . . . . . . . . 11-13
11-3.7. Landing Procedures - Clear Airfield, Heliport and Elevated Helipad .
Figure 11-3.7. Normal Landing Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 11-3.8. Balked Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 11-3.9. Continued Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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11-3.8. Confined Heliport/Helipad Takeoff procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-18
Figure 11-3.10. Vertical Takeoff Weight Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-18
Figure 11-3.11. Reward Climb Profile From IP to TDP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-18
11-3.9. Takeoff Decision Point (TDP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 11-3.1. Variable Obstacle Height and TDP (Confined Heliport) . . . . . . .
11-3.10. Rejected Takeoff - Confined heliport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 11-3.12. Example - Rejected Takeoff To Clear a 30ft/9.1m Obstacle . .
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Figure 11-3.13. Example - Rejected Takeoff to Clear Obstacle Greater Than 30ft/9.m
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11-3.11. Continued Takeoff - Confined Heliport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 11-3.14. Example - Confined Heliport CTO Profile and
Distance to Clear 30ft/9.1m Obstacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 11-3.15. Example - Confined Heliport CTO Profile and
Distance to Clear 100ft/30.5m Obstacle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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11-3.12. Short field Takeoff Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 11-3.2. Short Field Length IP HAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 11-3.1. Variable Obstacle Height and TDP (Confined Heliport) . . . . . . .
Figure 11-3.16. Example - Short Field Takeoff Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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11-3.13. Confined heliport and Balked landing Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 11-3.3. Variable Obstacle Height and LDP (Confined Heliport) . . . . . . .
Figure 11-3.17. OEI/Balked Landing with 30ft/9.1m Obstacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 11-3.18. OEI/Balked Landing with 100ft/30.5m Obstacle . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION XI
CATEGORY A OPERATIONS
PART I
GENERAL
11−1.2. GENERAL
Information contained in this section pertains to Category A operations only and
supplements information that appears in Sections 1 thru 10 of this manual.
There are several ``Parts'' to this section. Each ``Part'' is associated with a respective
Section from the RFM, with the exception of Part III which covers both normal
and emergency procedures.
NOTE: Performance charts in this section are based on an aircraft with IPS, NACA inlet
door closed, and a power assurance check with zero margin for both engines.
11−1.3. DEFINITIONS − CATEGORY A TAKEOFF
Category A takeoff:
The takeoff must be performed in such a manner that in the event of a single
engine failure the helicopter must be able to:
Prior to TDP, return to, and stop safely on the takeoff area (rejected takeoff).
After TDP, continue the takeoff and climbout, and attain a configuration and
airspeed that allows continued flight.
Best rate of climb speed (VY):
The best rate of climb speed is that airspeed that achieves the best rate of climb
at a given density altitude (Ref. Section V).
Continued takeoff distance (CTO):
The continued takeoff distance is the horizontal distance along the takeoff path
from the start of the takeoff to the point at which the rotorcraft attains and
remains at least 35 feet (11m) above the takeoff surface, attains and maintains
a speed of at least VTOSS, and establishes at least a 100 ft/min (30.5m/min) rate
of climb, assuming the recognition of a critical engine failure at TDP.
Intermediate Point (IP):
The point at which transition from vertical to rearward flight is established
during confined heliport/short field takeoff operations. If engine failure occurs
prior to the IP or before the TDP is attained, a safe rejected takeoff (RTO) is
assured.
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Take-off Decision Point (TDP):
Clear airfield
The TDP is a point that occurs 8 seconds after the takeoff procedure is initiated.
The takeoff light will display a yellow ``NO-GO'' indication for 8 seconds.
The green ``GO'' indicator illuminates after the TDP.
Heliport/Elevated helipad
The TDP is a point 100 FT (30.5m) HAT and approximately 300 FT (91.4m)
behind the center of the heliport.
HAT
Height above touchdown.
Rejected takeoff (RTO) distance:
The horizontal distance required to land and come to a complete stop should
the engine fail before reaching TDP.
Short Field Takeoff:
The short field takeoff procedure is used for instances when 300 ft (91.4m) ground
distance does not exist forward of the takeoff point. The pilot may perform a
combination of vertical and rearward climb to attain the TDP HAT. For any
rearward climb, or combination of vertical and rearward climb, the helicopter
takeoff profile must follow the heliport/elevated helipad profiles to ensure RTO
up to the TDP HAT (Ref Figure 11-3.16).
Take-Off Safety Speed (VTOSS):
The speed (40 KIAS [74km/h]) at which a safe take-off can be continued following
an engine failure.
Takeoff Segment distances:
Segment I distance:
The horizontal distance required to climb at VTOSS from 35 FT (10.7m) AGL
to 200 FT (61m) AGL.
Acceleration distance:
The horizontal distance required to accelerate from VTOSS at 200 FT (61m)
to VY.
Segment II distance:
The horizontal distance required to climb at VY from 200 FT (61m) AGL
to 1000 FT (305m) AGL.
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11−1.4. DEFINITIONS − CATEGORY A LANDING
Category A landing:
The landing must be performed in such a manner so that if the critical engine
fails at any point in the approach path, the helicopter must be able to:
Prior to LDP, climb out and attain an airspeed that allows continued flight
(balked landing).
After LDP, land and stop safely.
Landing Decision Point (LDP):
The landing decision point is the last point in the approach and landing path
at which a balked landing can be accomplished with the critical engine failed
or failing and with the engine failure recognized by the pilot. This point is defined
as 100 FT (30m) HAT and 35 KIAS (65km/h).
Landing Distance:
Clear Airfield
The horizontal distance required to land and come to a complete stop from
a point 50 feet (15m) above the landing surface.
Heliport/Elevated helipad
The horizontal distance required to land and come to a complete stop from
a point 25 feet (8m) above the landing surface.
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EMERGENCY AND MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES
NOTE: This section contains both normal and emergency procedures for Category A
takeoffs and landings as well as special procedures for equipment malfunctions.
11−3.5. CLEAR AIRFIELD TAKEOFF PROCEDURES
Takeoff timer operation and check:
To start the takeoff timer, push up on the TAKEOFF TIMER switch (Ref.
Figure 11-3.2). This action turns on the yellow NO-GO light. After 8 seconds,
the green GO light illuminates.
To shutoff the takeoff timer, push down on the TAKEOFF TIMER switch a second
time.
The TAKEOFF TIMER switch is not functional on the copilot's collective (if dual
controls are installed).
NOTE: The GO and NO−GO lights dim when the LIGHT MASTER switch is placed in
the ON (‘‘night mode’’) position.
Follow the above procedure prior to performing a clear airfield takeoff.
YELLOW
NO-GO LIGHT
NO-GO
GO
GREEN
GO LIGHT
TAKEOFF TIMER
SWITCH
F927-035
Figure 11−3.2. Takeoff Timing Indicator Lights and Switch
NOTE: TDP is a point that occurs 8 seconds after the takeoff procedure is initiated.
The takeoff light will display a yellow ‘‘NO−GO’’ indication for 8 seconds.
At the TDP, the green ‘‘GO’’ indicator illuminates.
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Normal takeoff and takeoff path:
Power assurance check
Takeoff timer
Pre takeoff check
Hover
Takeoff/climb
PASS
CHECK
PERFORM
ESTABLISH − 3.5 FT (1M) SKID HEIGHT; NOTE
HOVER TORQUE
SIMULTANEOUSLY:
START LEVEL ACCELERATION TAKEOFF
(APPROXIMATELY 12° NOSE DOWN).
START TAKEOFF TIMER,
SET COLLECTIVE TO A TORQUE 10% ABOVE
HOVER POWER.
AS AIRCRAFT PASSES THROUGH ETL MAINTAIN
PITCH ATTITUDE TO ALLOW CLIMB AND
CONTINUED ACCELERATION TO TDP.
(AT TDP THE ALTITUDE SHOULD BE
APPROXIMATELY 20 FT (6M)HAT.)
NOTE: Category A timer will display NO GO for 8 seconds; then GO.
CLIMB AND ACCELERATE TO VY.
TURN OFF AS DESIRED
After TDP
Takeoff timer
8 SECONDS
ACCELERATE
TO VY
CLIMB AT VY
TDP
HOVER AT 3.5 FT (1M)
SKID HEIGHT
F927-041
Figure 11−3.3. Normal Takeoff and Takeoff Path
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ENGINE FAILURE BEFORE TDP
Indications: Normal engine failure indications (Ref. Section III).
Conditions: Takeoff timer displays yellow NO GO.
Procedures:
Simultaneously reduce collective and establish a decelerative attitude.
When approaching the ground, establish a landing attitude.
Apply power to cushion landing.
8 SECONDS
TDP
HIGE AT 3.5 FT (1M)
SKID HEIGHT
REJECTED TAKEOFF DISTANCE
F927-042A
Figure 11−3.4. Category A Rejected Takeoff
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ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TDP
Indications: Normal engine out indications.
Conditions: Category A timer displays GO.
Procedures:
Decrease collective to prevent rotor droop and adjust power to OEI 2.5 minute
limit.
Continue takeoff/climb and accelerate to above 40 KIAS (74 Km/H).
Assure power set to OEI 2.5 minute limits.
Climb at 45 KIAS (83 Km/H) to 200 FT (61M) HAT.
Accelerate to VY .
Climb at VY and OEI MCP (Ref. Section II).
Refer to Section III for single engine emergencies.
Takeoff timer - OFF
2-1/2MIN. OEI LIMIT
CLIMB
OEI MCP
AT VY
8 SECONDS
ACCELERATE TO
VTOSS (40 KIAS)
(74KM/H)
HIGE AT 3.5 FT (1M)
SKID HEIGHT
TDP
35 FT
(11m)
200 FT (61M) HAT
CLIMB AT 45 KIAS
(83KM/H)
F927-043A
CONTINUED TAKEOFF DISTANCE
Figure 11−3.5. Continued Takeoff
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11−3.6. HELIPORT/ELEVATED HELIPAD TAKEOFF PROCEDURES
Normal heliport takeoff and takeoff path:
NOTE: TDP is a point 100 FT HAT and approximately 300 FT behind center of heliport.
The distance behind the helipad is achieved by following the takeoff procedure
below.
Power assurance check
Pre takeoff check
Heliport elevation
Takeoff
PASS
PERFORM
NOTE HELIPORT ELEVATION WHILE AT FLAT PITCH
ESTABLISH CORRECT SIGHT PICTURE BY CLIMBING
VERTICALLY UNTIL THE FAR EDGE OF THE
HELIPORT IS JUST ABOVE THE SIGHT PLANE OF THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL GLARE SHIELD.
CONTINUE REARWARD CLIMB MAINTAINING SAME
SIGHT PICTURE TO 130 FT (40M) ABOVE HELIPORT
USING THE BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER (100 FT [30M])
HAT).
At TDP
PITCH NOSE DOWN TO TRANSITION TO LEVEL OR
CLIMBING FLIGHT WHILE ACCELERATING TO VY
ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ
ÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ
HELIPAD
ACCELERATE
TO VY
CLIMB AT VY
TDP
F927-044
Figure 11−3.6. Normal Takeoff Profile − Heliport/Elevated Helipad
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ENGINE FAILURE PRIOR TO TDP
Indications: Normal engine failure indications.
Conditions: Before reaching or at TDP.
Procedures:
Pitch nose down (initial pitch down attitude varies with height above the heli­
pad starting at 0° at 10 FT (3M) and varying to 20° at TDP) and reduce collective
to prevent rotor droop.
When approaching the ground establish a landing attitude. Apply power to
cushion landing.
ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TDP
Indications: Normal engine failure indications.
Conditions: After TDP and initiation of forward acceleration (nose down pitch).
Procedures:
Pitch nose down and reduce collective to prevent rotor droop, accelerate to
VTOSS (40 KIAS [74 Km/H]) and adjust power to 2.5 minute OEI limit (Ref.
Section II).
NOTE: Initial pitch down attitude is determined by the airspeed at the time of engine
failure − up to 20 degrees nose down prior to an indication of airspeed.
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Continue climb at 45 KIAS (83 Km/H) to 200 FT (61M) HAT.
Accelerate to VY.
Continue climb at VY and observe OEI limits (Ref. Section II).
Refer to Section III for single engine emergencies.
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11−3.7. LANDING PROCEDURES − CLEAR AIRFIELD, HELIPORT AND
ELEVATED HELIPAD
Normal landing profile:
NOTE: LDP is 100 feet (30 meters) above intended landing area at an airspeed of 35
KIAS and a rate of descent of 500 ft/pm (152 m/min) or less.
Before landing checks
Approach angle
Landing
PERFORM
ESTABLISH A 6° SIGHT PICTURE AND PLAN
APPROACH TO ARRIVE AT LDP AT 35 KIAS
TERMINATE APPROACH ABOVE LANDING AREA
AT 3.5 FT (1M) SKID HEIGHT
LDP 100 FT (30M) AGL
AND 35 KIAS
(65KM/H)
HOVER AT 3.5 FT (1M)
SKID HEIGHT
F927-045A
Figure 11−3.7. Normal Landing Profile
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ENGINE FAILURE PRIOR TO LDP
Indications: Normal engine failure indications
Conditions: Prior to LDP
Procedures:
NOTE: The pilot may elect to perform the following procedures or continue the approach
and landing by following the procedures stated for ‘‘Engine Failure After LDP’’.
Increase power to OEI 2.5 minute limit.
Accelerate to above 40 KIAS (74 Km/H).
Climb to 200 FT (61m) at 45 KIAS (83 Km/H).
Accelerate to VY.
Continue climb at VY and observe OEI limits (Ref. Section II).
Refer to Section III for single engine emergencies.
2-1/2MIN. OEI LIMIT
OEI MCP
200 FT
(61M) HAT
ENGINE FAILURE
PRIOR TO LDP
LDP
35 KIAS (65KM/H)
100 FT (30M) AGL
CLIMB AT 45 KIAS
(83KM/H)
ACCELERATE
TO VY
CLIMB OEI MCP
AT VY
F927-046A
Figure 11−3.8. Balked Landing
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ENGINE FAILURE AFTER LDP
Indications: Normal engine failure indications.
Conditions: After to LDP
Procedures:
Continue approach.
Perform OEI landing.
2-1/2MIN. OEI LIMIT
ENGINE FAILURE
AFTER LDP
LDP
35 KIAS (65KM/H)
100 FT (30M) AGL
DECELERATE
50/25 FT
(15/8m)
CATEGORY A LANDING DISTANCE
OPEN AIRFIELD/HELIPORT/ELEVATED HELIPAD
F927-047A
Figure 11−3.9. Continued Landing
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11−3.8. CONFINED HELIPORT/HELIPAD TAKEOFF PROCEDURES
Confined heliport vertical takeoff and takeoff path:
Determine allowable weight limit from Heliport/Elevated Helipad WAT chart (Ref
Figure 11-2.3.)
WARNING
Do not perform a Category A Vertical takeoff procedure if the
combination of weight and density altitude at takeoff falls within
the shaded region of Figure 11−3.10
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7000
6000
5000
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3000
2000
1000
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4900 5100 5300 5500 5700 5900 6100 6300 6500
GROSS WEIGHT - LBS
F927−044−10
Figure 11−3.10. Vertical Takeoff Weight Limits
REARWARD CLIMB
SIGHT PICTURE TO TDP
IP
VERTICAL TAKEOFF
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LANDING SURFACE
Figure 11−3.11. Reward Climb Profile From IP to TDP
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11−3.9. TAKEOFF DECISION POINT (TDP)
The TDP of 100ft/30.5m HAT is located at a ground distance of 300ft/91.4m behind
the center of the helipad or landing area when there is no obstacle in the takeoff
path.
To ensure a safe CTO or RTO, the confined heliport/VTOL technique is flown to
ensure that 300ft/91.4m exists between the helicopter and the far edge of the confined
heliport.
Variable obstacle heights (Ref. Table 11-3.1):
For varying obstacle heights, the pilot maintains the same sight picture from
a TDP HAT of 100ft/30.5m to 200ft/61.0m above the surface of the heliport/
helipad. A TDP HAT of 200ft/61.0m (maximum) will be attained at a ground
distance of 600ft/189.9m ft behind the center of the helipad.
CAUTION
Obstacle heights FWD and AFT of the takeoff point must be known.
NOTE: All HAT data not barometric corrected.
Table 11−3.1. Variable Obstacle Height and TDP (Confined Heliport)
TDP HAT
FT/M
Obstacle
Height FT/M
Required
Ground Distance
FT/M
HAT at End of
Segment I Climb – AGL FT/M
100/30.5
0/0
300/91.4
200/61.0
110/33.5
120/36.6
10/3.1
20/6.1
330/100.6
360/109.7
210/64.0
220/67.1
130/39.6
30/9.1
390/118.9
230/70.1
140/42.7
150/45.7
40/12.2
50/15.2
420/128.0
450/137.2
240/73.2
250/76.2
160/48.8
60/18.3
480/146.3
260/79.2
170/51.8
180/54.9
70/21.3
80/24.0
510/155.4
540/164.6
270/82.3
280/85.3
190/57.9
90/27.4
570/173.7
290/88.4
200/61.0
100/30.5
600/182.9
300/91.4
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11−3.10. REJECTED TAKEOFF − CONFINED HELIPORT
REJECTED TAKEOFF PROCEDURES
TDP
130 FT
(39.6 M)
IP
2.5 MIN OEI PROFILE AT VTOSS
100FT
(30.5M)
OBSTACLE
100FT
(30.5M)
30 FT
(9.1 M)
240 FT
(73.2 M)
LANDING PROFILE
35 FT (10.7 M)
30 FT
(9.1 M)
OBSTACLE
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60 FT
(18.3 M)
300 FT (91.4 M)
(NOT TO SCALE)
F927-044-3
Figure 11−3.12. Example − Rejected Takeoff To Clear a 30ft/9.1m Obstacle
Determine allowable weight limit from Heliport/Elevated Helipad WAT chart (Ref.
Figure 11-2.3.).
Determine TDP HAT (Ref. Table 11-3.1)
Power assurance check
PASS
Pre takeoff check
PERFORM
Heliport elevation
NOTE HELIPORT ELEVATION WHILE AT FLAT PITCH
Vertical Takeoff
ESTABLISH CORRECT SIGHT PICTURE BY CLIMBING VERTICALLY TO IP
100 FT (30.5 M) UNTIL THE FAR EDGE OF THE HELIPORT IS JUST ABOVE
THE SIGHT PLANE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GLARE SHIELD (REF.
FIGURE 11-3.11).
CONTINUE CLIMB REARWARD, MAINTAINING SAME SIGHT PICTURE TO
130 FT (39.6 M) HAT USING THE BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER.
Engine failure prior to
PITCH NOSE DOWN AND ADJUST COLLECTIVE TO PREVENT ROTOR
TDP
DROOP.
Landing
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ESTABLISH LANDING ATTITUDE AND APPLY COLLECTIVE TO CUSHION
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TDP
200 FT (61M)
IP
2.5 MIN OEI PROFILE AT VTOSS
100FT
(30.5M)
OBSTACLE
30 FT
(9.1 M)
240 FT
(73.2 M)
35 FT (10.7 M)
100FT
(30.5M)
100 FT
LANDING PROFILE
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60 FT
(18.3 M)
(30.5 M)
OBSTACLE
300 FT (91.4 M)
(NOT TO SCALE)
F927-044-4
Figure 11−3.13. Example − Rejected Takeoff to Clear Obstacle Greater Than
30ft/9.m and up to 100ft/30.5m.
Determine allowable weight limit from Heliport/Elevated Helipad WAT chart (Ref.
Figure 11-2.3.).
Determine TDP HAT (Ref. Table 11-3.1)
Power assurance check
PASS
Pre takeoff check
PERFORM
Heliport elevation
NOTE HELIPORT ELEVATION WHILE AT FLAT PITCH
Vertical Takeoff
ESTABLISH CORRECT SIGHT PICTURE BY CLIMBING VERTICALLY TO IP
100 FT (30.5 M) UNTIL THE FAR EDGE OF THE HELIPORT IS JUST ABOVE
THE SIGHT PLANE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GLARE SHIELD.
CONTINUE CLIMB REARWARD, MAINTAINING SAME SIGHT PICTURE TO
230 FT (70.1M) HAT USING THE BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER.
Engine failure prior to
PITCH NOSE DOWN AND ADJUST COLLECTIVE TO PREVENT ROTOR
TDP
DROOP.
Landing
ESTABLISH LANDING ATTITUDE AND APPLY COLLECTIVE TO CUSHION
LANDING.
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11−3.11. CONTINUED TAKEOFF − CONFINED HELIPORT
ACCELERATE
TO VY
CLIMB AT VY
TDP
100FT
(30.5M)
300FT (91.4M)
F927-044-1
Figure 11−3.14. Example − Confined Heliport CTO Profile and Distance to Clear
30ft/9.1m Obstacle
Determine allowable weight limit from Heliport/Elevated Helipad WAT chart
(Ref. Figure 11-2.3.).
Determine TDP (Ref. Table 11-3.1)
Power assurance check
PASS
Pre takeoff check
PERFORM
Heliport elevation
NOTE HELIPORT ELEVATION WHILE AT FLAT PITCH
Vertical Takeoff
ESTABLISH SIGHT PICTURE BY CLIMBING VERTICALLY TO IP HAT 100 FT
AND CONTINUES REARWARD CLIMB UNTIL THE FAR EDGE OF THE
HELIPORT IS JUST ABOVE THE SIGHT PLANE OF THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL GLARE SHIELD AT 130 FT TDP HAT (REF. FIGURE 11-3.14).
At TDP
PITCH THE AIRCRAFT NOSE DOWN, ACCELERATE TO VTOSS, AND
REDUCE COLLECTIVE TO PREVENT ROTOR DROOP WHILE ADJUSTING
POWER TO 2.5 MINUTE OEI LIMIT AND CLIMB OUT AT VTOSS.
From 200ft/61m to
300ft/91.4m AGL
11−22
AT 230FT/70.1M AGL (REF. TABLE 11-3.1), ACCELERATE TO VY AND CLIMB
TO 1000FT/305M AT OEI MCP.
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TDP
200FT (61M)
2.5 MIN OEI PROFILE AT VTOSS
IP
100FT
(30.5M)
OBSTACLE
35 FT (10.7 M)
100 FT
100FT
(30.5M)
(30.5 M)
OBSTACLE
30 FT
(9.1 M)
LANDING PROFILE
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240 FT
(73.2 M)
60 FT
(18.3 M)
300 FT (91.4 M)
(NOT TO SCALE)
F927-044-2
Figure 11−3.15. Example − Confined Heliport CTO Profile and Distance to Clear
100ft/30.5m Obstacle.
Determine allowable weight limit from Heliport/Elevated Helipad WAT chart
(Ref. Figure 11-2.3.).
Determine TDP (Ref. Table 11-3.1)
Power assurance check
PASS
Pre takeoff check
PERFORM
Heliport elevation
NOTE HELIPORT ELEVATION WHILE AT FLAT PITCH
Vertical Takeoff
ESTABLISH CORRECT SIGHT PICTURE BY CLIMBING VERTICALLY TO IP
100 FT (30.5 M) UNTIL THE FAR EDGE OF THE HELIPORT IS JUST ABOVE
THE SIGHT PLANE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GLARE SHIELD.
CONTINUE CLIMB REARWARD, MAINTAINING SAME SIGHT PICTURE TO
300 FT (91.4M) HAT USING THE BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER.
At TDP
PITCH NOSE DOWN TO AND ACCELERATE TO VTOSS AND ADJUST
COLLECTIVE TO 2.5 MIN. OEI POWER.
From 200ft/61m to
300ft/91.4m AGL
AT 300FT/91.4M AGL (REF. TABLE 11-3.1), ACCELERATE TO VY AND CLIMB
TO 1000FT/305M AT OEI MCP>
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11−3.12. SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF PROCEDURES
Table 11-3.2 presents the transition from vertical to rearward takeoff (IP) HAT
for short field VTOL. If engine failure occurs prior to IP or before TDP is attained,
a safe RTO is assured. Figure 11-3.16 shows the short field takeoff profile.
CAUTION
Short field length and obstacle heights must be known
Table 11−3.2. Short Field Length IP HAT
Short Field Length
ft/m
Intermediate Point IP HAT
ft/m
60/18.3
20/6.1
90/27.4
30/9.1
120/36.6
40/12.2
150/45.7
50/15.2
180/54.9
60/18.3
210/64.0
70/21.3
240/73.2
80/24.4
270/82.3
90/27.4
Table 11−3.1. Variable Obstacle Height and TDP (Confined Heliport)
TDP HAT
FT/M
Obstacle
Height FT/M
Required
Ground Distance
FT/M
HAT at End of
Segment I Climb – AGL FT/M
100/30.5
0/0
300/91.4
200/61.0
110/33.5
120/36.6
10/3.1
20/6.1
330/100.6
360/109.7
210/64.0
220/67.1
130/39.6
30/9.1
390/118.9
230/70.1
140/42.7
150/45.7
40/12.2
50/15.2
420/128.0
450/137.2
240/73.2
250/76.2
160/48.8
60/18.3
480/146.3
260/79.2
170/51.8
180/54.9
70/21.3
80/24.0
510/155.4
540/164.6
270/82.3
280/85.3
190/57.9
90/27.4
570/173.7
290/88.4
200/61.0
100/30.5
600/182.9
300/91.4
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TDP
200 FT (6 1M)
IP
100FT HATMIN TDP
(30.5M)
100FT
(30.5M)
OBSTACLE
IP
2.5 MIN OEI PROFILE AT VTOSS
IP
30 FT
(9.1 M)
REJECTED TAKEOFF
OBSTACLE
30 FT (9.1 M)
TO
100 FT (30.5 M)
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240FT (73.3M)
60 FT
(18.3 M)
240FT (73.3M)
(NOT TO SCALE)
F927-044-5
Figure 11−3.16. Example − Short Field Takeoff Profile
Determine allowable weight limit from Heliport/Elevated Helipad WAT chart (Ref.
Figure 11-2.3.).
Determine IP HAT based on short field length (Ref. Table 11-3.2).
Determine TDP HAT based on obstacle height (Ref. Table 11-3.1).
Determine Rearward Ground Distance from far edge of the helipad
(Ref. Table 11-3.1).
Vertical Takeoff
ESTABLISH CORRECT SIGHT PICTURE BY CLIMBING VERTICALLY TO IP
UNTIL THE FAR EDGE OF THE HELIPORT IS JUST ABOVE THE SIGHT
PLANE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GLARE SHIELD. CONTINUE CLIMB
REARWARD, MAINTAINING SAME SIGHT PICTURE TO 300 FT (91.4M) HAT
USING THE BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER.
Engine failure at TDP
PITCH NOSE DOWN, ACCELERATE TO VTOSS AND ADJUST COLLECTIVE
TO PREVENT ROTOR DROOP. ADJUST POWER TO 2.5 MINUTE OEI LIMIT.
From variable 200FT/61M
to 300FT/91.4M Segment I
AGL
AT 300FT/91.4M AGL (REF. TABLE 11-3.1), ACCELERATE TO VY AND CLIMB
TO 1000FT/305M AT OEI MCP>
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EXAMPLE:
Short Field Length = 240ft/73.2m, FWD obstacle Height = 100ft/30.5m
NOTE: Aft obstacle height must be known.
11−26
Determine IP HAT from Table 11-3.2 based on short field length.
IP HAT = 80ft/24.4m.
Determine TDP HAT from Table 11-3.1 based on obstacle height.
TDP HAT = 200ft/61.0m.
Determine Rearward Ground Distance from far edge of the helipad from
Table 1 = 600ft/182.9m.
Determine allowable weight limit from Heliport/Elevated Helipad WAT chart.
The pilot establishes a sight picture by climbing vertically to IP and continues
rearward climb until the far edge of the heliport is just above the sight plane
of the instrument panel glare shield at 130ft/39.6m HAT (Ref. Figure 11-3.16).
At the TDP, the pilot pitches the aircraft nose down to accelerate toward VTOSS,
then reduces collective to prevent rotor droop and adjusts the power to the 2.5
minute OEI limit.
Climb out at VTOSS between 40 and 45 KIAS.
From variable 200ft/61m to 300ft/91.4m Segment I AGL, the pilot accelerates to
VY.
At COEI continue at VY to achieve 1000ft/304.8m at the end of Segment II.
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11−3.13. CONFINED HELIPORT AND BALKED LANDING PROCEDURES
Table 11−3.3. Variable Obstacle Height and LDP (Confined Heliport)
LDP HAT
FT/M
Obstacle
Height FT/M
Required
Ground Distance
FT/M
HAT at End of
Segment I Climb – AGL FT/M
100/30.5
110/33.5
0/0
10/3.1
300/91.4
330/100.6
200/61.0
210/64.0
120/36.6
20/6.1
360/109.7
220/67.1
130/39.6
140/42.7
30/9.1
40/12.2
390/118.9
420/128.0
230/70.1
240/73.2
150/45.7
50/15.2
450/137.2
250/76.2
160/48.8
170/51.8
60/18.3
70/21.3
480/146.3
510/155.4
260/79.2
270/82.3
180/54.9
80/24.0
540/164.6
280/85.3
190/57.9
90/27.4
570/173.7
290/88.4
200/61.0
100/30.5
600/182.9
300/91.4
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LDP
130 FT
(39.6 M)
IP
2.5 MIN OEI PROFILE AT VTOSS
100FT
(30.5M)
OBSTACLE
100FT
(30.5M)
35FT
10.7M
30 FT
(9.1 M)
LANDING PROFILE
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ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
30 FT
(9.1 M)
OBSTACLE
240 FT
(73.2 M)
60 FT
(18.3 M)
300 FT (91.4 M)
(NOT TO SCALE)
F927-044-6
Figure 11−3.17. OEI/Balked Landing with 30ft/9.1m Obstacle
OEI LANDING PROCEDURE:
Example: Obstacle Height = 30ft/9.1M
From Table 11-3.3, LDP HAT = 130ft/39.6m
From Table 11-3.3, Required ground distance from far edge of helipad =
390ft/118.9m.
Establishe 6° sight picture and plan a normal approach to arrive at LDP at
35 KIAS.
If engine failure indication occurs after LDP, perform OEI landing.
BALKED LANDING PROCEDURE:
Example: Obstacle Height = 30ft/9.1M
From Table 11-3.3, LDP HAT = 130ft/39.6m
From Table 11-3.3, Required ground distance from far edge of helipad =
390ft//118.9m.
Establishe 6° sight picture and plan a normal approach to arrive at LDP at
35 KIAS.
11−28
If engine failure indication occurs prior to LDP, accelerate to VTOSS and increase
power to the 2.5 minute OEI limit.
Climb at VTOSS 40 - 45 KIAS to 230ft/70.1m AGL.
At 230ft/70.1m (Ref Table 11-3.1), accelerate to VY.
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LDP
200 FT (61M)
IP
100FT
(30.5M)
OBSTACLE
30 FT
(9.1 M)
240 FT
(73.2 M)
2.5 MIN OEI PROFILE AT VTOSS
100FT
(30.5M)
35 FT (10.7 M)
LANDING PROFILE
100 FT
(30.5 M)
OBSTACLE
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
60 FT
(18.3 M)
300 FT (91.4 M)
(NOT TO SCALE)
F927-044-8
Figure 11−3.18. OEI/Balked Landing with 100ft/30.5m Obstacle
OEI LANDING PROCEDURE
Obstacle Height = 100ft/30.5m
From Table 11-3.3, LDP HAT = 200ft/61.0m and Required ground distance from
far edge of helipad = 600ft/182.9m
Establishe 6° sight picture and plan a normal approach to arrive at LDP at
35 KIAS.
If engine failure indication occurs after LDP, perform OEI landing.
BALKED LANDING PROCEDURE
Obstacle Height = 100ft/30.5m
From Table 11-3.3, LDP HAT = 200ft/61.0m and required ground distance from
far edge of the helipad = 600ft/182.9m
The pilot establishes a 6° sight picture and plans a normal approach to arrive
at LDP at 35 KIAS.
If engine failure indication occurs prior to LDP, the pilot accelerates to VTOSS
and increases power to the 2.5 minute OEI limit.
Climbs at VTOSS 40 and 45 KIAS to 300ft/91.4m above the ground.
At 300ft/91.4m (Ref. Table 3), the pilot accelerates to VY.
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ENGINE FAILURE PRIOR TO TDP
Indications: Normal engine failure indications.
Conditions: Before reaching TDP.
Procedures:
Pitch nose down (initial pitch down attitude varies with height above the heli­
pad starting at 0° at 10 FT (3M) and varying to 20° at TDP) and reduce collective
to prevent rotor droop.
When approaching the ground establish a landing attitude. Apply power to
cushion landing.
ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TDP
Indications: Normal engine failure indications.
Conditions: After TDP and initiation of forward acceleration (nose down pitch).
Procedures:
Pitch nose down and reduce collective to prevent rotor droop, accelerate to
VTOSS (40 KIAS [74 Km/H]) and adjust power to 2.5 minute OEI limit (Ref.
Section II).
NOTE: Initial pitch down attitude is determined by the airspeed at the time of engine
failure − up to 20 degrees nose down prior to an indication of airspeed.
11−30
Continue climb at 45 KIAS (83 Km/H) to 200 FT (61M) HAT.
Accelerate to VY.
Continue climb at VY and observe OEI limits (Ref. Section II).
Refer to Section III for single engine emergencies.
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11−3.14. EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONS
IIDS FAILURE
Indications: IIDS displays blanks.
Conditions: Loss of electrical power to IIDS.
Procedures: On ground
Shut down
Procedures: In flight
Reduce airspeed to 75 KIAS (139 Km/H).
Reduce electrical load.
Land as soon as practical.
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