Take-Off Power - How often?
The Flight Manual of the Bell 206 says:
TORQUE LIMITS
Takeoff Range 85% to 100%
(Do not exceed 5 minutes)
TEMPERATURE OUTLET TEMPERATURE (TOT)
Maximum for Takeoff 791ºC
(Do not exceed 5 minutes above 741ºC)
How often can I apply 5 minutes of power in the takeoff range? Is that 5 minutes per flight, 5 minutes per hour, or do I just reduce to less than takeoff power once my 5 minutes are up and then I am free to reapply power in the takeoff range again.
I can’t seem to get a definitive answer from the manufacturer’s representative so I would be interested to hear what other pilots reckon.
Thanks!