Cat B Limitations

Question 1

MGW

Answer 1

48,500 pounds for LR
42,000 pounds for UT
51,000 pounds for External

Question 2

Power On Vne

Answer 2

Max airspeed with external loads is 120 KIAS

All other Vne, reference Figure 1-7

Question 3

Power Off Vne

Answer 3

Min steady state autorotation speed is 50 KIAS

All others, refer to Figure 1-7

Question 4

Sideward Flight or Crosswind

Answer 4

Max airspeed is 50 KIAS up to 6,000’ DA

30 KIAS above 6,000’ DA

Question 5

Rearward Flight or Tailwind

Answer 5

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

30 KIAS above 6,000’ DA

Question 6

Altitude Limits

Answer 6

Max alt. Cat B T/O and Landing…13,500’ DA
Max alt. for external load pick up and deposit ops…14,500’ DA
Max alt. enroute is 15,000’ PA for 33,000 pounds and below