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The document provides guidance for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) operations at surface level or elevated heliports. It defines key terms, lists mass and heliport surface limitations, and provides a chart and example for determining maximum takeoff and landing gross mass based on conditions.

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VTOL

The document provides guidance for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) operations at surface level or elevated heliports. It defines key terms, lists mass and heliport surface limitations, and provides a chart and example for determining maximum takeoff and landing gross mass based on conditions.

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FLIGHT MANUAL BK117 C-2

VTOL (1) – SURFACE LEVEL OR ELEVATED HELIPORTS

C. VTOL (1) – SURFACE LEVEL OR ELEVATED HELIPORTS

C.1. GENERAL

C.1.1. DEFINITIONS

– Takeoff Decision Point TDP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 ft

– Landing Decision Point LDP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 ft/30 KIAS/


R/Dv300 ft/min

C.2. LIMITATIONS (IN ADDITION TO THE LIMITATIONS GIVEN IN PART A, “GENERAL”, OF THIS
SUPPLEMENT)

C.2.1. CERTIFICATION CRITERIA

The definitions given below are related to the respective emergency and normal proce-
dures :

– Surface level heliport and Elevated heliport:


A heliport located on the ground / on the water or on raised structure, having mimi-
mum dimensions of at least 15 x 15 m or 20 m in diameter (under day and night
conditions).

C.2.2. OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS

C.2.2.1. Heliport surface

Surface shall be solid to generate ground effect.

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FLIGHT MANUAL BK117 C-2

VTOL (1) – SURFACE LEVEL OR ELEVATED HELIPORTS

C.2.3. MASS LIMITATIONS


NOTE A height–velocity danger area does not exist when using a gross mass derived
from the chart Fig. C1 and following the CAT A normal takeoff and landing pro-
cedures.
C.2.3.1. Mass limitations – Surface level

For maximum vertical takeoff and landing gross mass refer to Fig. C1.

C.2.3.2. Mass limitations – Elevated heliport

For elevated heliport operations subtract 50 kg from the result obtained from Fig. C1.

C.2.3.3. Mass limitations with optional equipment installed

When calculating the maximum takeoff and landing gross mass for VTOL operations, first
calculate the maximum gross mass for Clear Heliport operation in accordance with sub-
section B of this supplement under consideration of the relevant correction values listed
under para B.2.2.
In the second step, calculate the maximum takeoff and landing gross mass for VTOL
operations using Fig.C1 without considering those correction values.
If the sandfilter system (FMS 9.2–22) is installed, subtract 55 kg from the result ob-
tained from Fig. C1.
If the sandfilter (IBF–system) (FMS 9.2–50) is installed subtract 100 kg (sandfilter OFF)
and 200 kg (sandfilter NORM) from the result obtained from Fig. C1.

EXAMPLE: For helicopter with external optional equipment installed


(see Fig. B1 and C1)

Determine: Maximum takeoff and landing gross mass (surface level operation)

Known: OAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 _C
Pressure altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5000 ft (u5000 ft DA)
External Optional Equipment . . . . . . External Loudspeaker ( –35 kg)

Solution: Gross mass = 2800 kg


1. Enter chart (Fig. B1) at known OAT (24_C)
2. Move vertically upwards to known pressure altitude (5000 ft)
3. Move horizontally left and read max. gross mass (3340 kg)
4. Apply correction values for external optional equipment (–35 kg) as fol-
lows: 3340 kg – 35 kg = 3305 kg
5. Enter chart (Fig. C1) at known OAT (24_C)
6. Move vertically upwards to known pressure altitude (5000 ft)
7. Move horizontally left and read max. gross mass (2800 kg)
8. Since the gross mass limit = 2800 kg is lower than the calculated max.
gross mass from clear heliport subsection (3305 kg), the result is 2800 kg.

EASA APPROVED
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FLIGHT MANUAL BK117 C-2

VTOL (1) – SURFACE LEVEL OR ELEVATED HELIPORTS

MAXIMUM TAKEOFF AND LANDING GROSS MASS, CATEGORY A (VTOL)

1 X TURBOMECA ARRIEL 1E2

Fig. C1 Maximum takeoff and landing gross mass (VTOL)

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