External Hoist Maximum Operating Limit Speed (VNE)

Hoist operation (cable reeling-in/-out, load raising or lowering) is permitted _______________

with aircraft in stationary hover only

Aircraft horizontal translation _______________ is prohibited.

with hoist cable deployed and no external hoisted load

Aircraft horizontal translation with external hoisted load outside the aircraft cabin is approved up to _______________in accordance with the _______________

• 8000 ft density altitude (Hd)

• wind/ground speed azimuth envelope of Figure 4.12-4.

Airspeed with external load is limited by _______________. Caution should be exercised when carrying an external load as_______________.

• controllability.

• the handling characteristics may be affected by the size, weight and shape of the load.

The Vertical Speed (VS) shall be limited to_______________

±200 ft/min.

At altitudes higher than _______________, flight with external hoisted load outside the aircraft cabin is prohibited.

8,000 ft

Flight with external hoisted load shall be_______________

limited to reach a place suitable for load recovering.

Hoisting or lowering an empty litter in_______________ is prohibited.

open position