Cat A Limitations

Question 1

MGW

Answer 1

48,500 MGW for LR

42,000 MGW for UT

Question 2

Vne Power On

Answer 2

Max airspeed with external loads is 120 KIAS or Vne

All other Vne refer to Figure 1-7

Question 3

Vne Power Off

Answer 3

Minimum steady state autorotation… 50 KIAS

All other airspeeds refer to Figure 1-7

Question 4

Sideward Flight or Crosswind

Answer 4

Max airspeed 50 knots up to 6,000’ DA

Above 6,000’ DA… 30 knots

Question 5

Rearward Flight or Tailwind

Answer 5

Max airspeed is 40 knots up to 6,000’ DA

Above 6,000’ DA… 30 knots

Question 6

Altitude Limits

Answer 6

Max altitude “normal” T/O and Landing…13,500’ DA

Max altitude “vertical” T/O and Landing…12,000’ DA