LIMITATIONS

SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
The APU shall not be started with a tailwind in excess of 25 knots. Main engines shall not be started with a tailwind in excess of 10 knots. RRPM: 97 TO 101 PERCENT NORMAL OPERATION PTIT 400 C TO 815 C CONTINUOUS OPERATION The maximum single load that can be suspended as a tandem load from the forward and aft hooks is 25,000 pounds. The center cargo hook is limited to a maximum load of 26,000 pounds. When combination of internal and external loads are carried during the same flight and the external load exceeds 12,000 pounds, position the internal load forward of the utility hatch. This procedure will preclude encountering an excessively aft CG. The winch shall not exceed: (1) 3,000 pounds straight line pull. (2) 6,000 pounds, one pulley. (3) 9,000 pounds, two pulleys. (4) 12,000 pounds, three pulleys. The rescue hoist is limited to a maximum load of 600 pounds.

GAS PRODUCER N1 (NG) TACHOMETER 50 PERCENT MINIMUM GROUND IDLE 110 PERCENT MAXIMUM ENGINE OIL PRESSURE 35 TO 90 PSI FOR NORMAL OPERATION ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE 149 C MAXIMUM TORQUEMETER 100 PERCENT MAXIMUM DUAL ENGINE 123 PRECENT MAXIMUM SINGLE ENGINE TRANSMISSION OIL PRESSURE 20 TO 90 PSI NORMAL OPERATION TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE 140 C MAXIMUM FLIGHT CONTROL HYDRAULIC PRESSURE 2500 TO 3200 PSI NORMAL OPERATION UTILITY HYDRAULIC PRESSURE 2500 TO 3500 PSI NORMAL OPERATION NO. 1 FLIGHT CONTROL HYDRAULIC TEMPERATURE 95 C TO 120 C CAUTION NO. 2 FLIGHT CONTROL HYDRAULIC TEMPERATURE 95 C TO 120 C CAUTION UTILITY HYDRAULIC TEMPERATURE 95 C TO 120 C CAUTION LOADING LIMITS Maximum GrossWeight. The maximum allowable operating gross weight is 50,000 pounds.

AIRSPEED LIMITS
Maximum airspeed in sideward flight is 45 knots. Maximum airspeed in rearward flight is 45 knots. Maximum crosswind or tailwind for hover is 45 knots. Maximum airspeed with the lower section of the cabin entrance door open and locked is 60 KIAS. The rescue hatch door shall not be opened or closed above 90 KIAS. The windshield wipers shall be off at airspeeds above 130 knots. Upper section of the cabin entrance assure that airspeed is less than 100 KIAS before closing door in flight. If a sling or hook should fail while carrying a tandem load, limit airspeed to a maximum of 60 KIAS. The airspeed limit when operating on single AFCS is 100 KIAS or Vne, whichever is slower. The helicopter may be operated with both AFCS off up to 160 KIAS or Vne, whichever is slower. Aerobatics are prohibited with this helicopter. Aerobatics are defined as intentional maneuvers beyond 30 pitch and/or 60 roll. With an operative cruise guide indicator, bank angles are limited by the cruise guide indicator, but no greater than 60. When operating with altitude hold, limit bank angle limits to 45 maximum. The maximum ground speed for running landings is 60 knots.

The structural limit of the forward and aft hook is 17,000 pounds each.

LIMITATIONS
The maximum nose-up attitude during landings is 20. When ground taxiing less than 75 feet from an obstruction, on an unimproved/unfamiliar airfield not designated for CH-47D helicopters, a blade watcher and taxi director shall be positioned as shown in Figure 8-2. Should one AFCS fail during IMC flight, the flight may be continued to destination. Should both AFCS fail during IMC flight, a landing should be made as soon as practical. Both AFCS are operational (ALT Hold and Heading Select are not required for IMC Flight). Two vertical gyros and two vertical gyro indicators (VGI) are installed and operative. Operation with Skis (refer to Figure 5-6). If skis are installed, the following limits apply: a. The maximum allowable airspeed is limited to 130 knots indicated airspeed or Vne, whichever is lower, regardless of gross weight. b. The maximum allowable gross weight for ground operation is 50,000 pounds. c. The maximum taxi speed is 5 knots when operating on hard prepared surfaces. wind above 6 knots. Fast taxiing will be conducted in a straight line only and to a maximum speed of 10 knots when the lower nose enclosure is left in the water. Landing Limitations. Running landings will only be conducted onto calm water. The ramp, lower rescue door, and main cabin door shall be closed during water landing. Water landings are prohibited when fuel in the main tanks is less than 50%. Rotor Starting and Shutdown Limitations. Rotor starting or shutdown will not be conducted when water conditions exceed Sea State 1 or wind exceeds 6 knots. Maximum gross weight for starting and shutdown is 28,550 pounds.

ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS
Pitot Tube and AFCS Sideslip Port Anti-Icing Limitation. The PITOT switch shall not be on for more than 5 minutes on the ground. Windshield Heat. Windshield heat shall not be used above 24C. Single Point Refueling. The maximum rate for pressure refueling is 300 gal/min at 55 psi. ERFS II The maximum capacity of one ERFS II tank assembly is 825.5 US Gallons. The usable fuel in one ERFS II tank assembly is 800 US Gallons when single point pressure refueled. The maximum pressure inside the ERFS II tank should not exceed 5 psi. The maximum allowable suction defueling pressure is -11 psi.

WATER OPERATION LIMITATIONS

Night Operation on Water. Night operation on water is permissible provided: a. Both AFCS are operational (ALT Hold and Heading Select not required for night operation on water). b. Pilot and copilot radar altimeter systems are operational. c. A visible horizon is present at the landing site. d. Two or more highly visible, stationary objects are on the water surface to provide necessary visual cues for landing. Sea State Limits. Operation on water is restricted to a maximum of Sea State 2. Operation Time Limit. Operation on water is restricted to 30 minutes total flotation time without draining the helicopter. Gross Weight Limitations. Maximum gross weight for water operations is as follows: 1. Normal operations 36,000 pounds. 2. Emergency rescue missions 46,000 pounds. Taxiing Limitations. Taxiing will not be conducted in water conditions above Sea State 1 or in