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Old 22nd Mar 2008, 14:02
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donut king
 
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From my limited brain,

H-V curves pertain to the ability to autorotate safely. If I recall, the S76 graph is titled something like "limiting heights and speeds AFTER an engine becomes inop." ???

Sorry to answer a question with a question, but how can the 139 not have an H-V graph? Is autorotation not part of the certification process? We've all youtubed the s92 auto' certification video!

Cat A guarantees OEI flyaway predicated on the WAT charts. I've never referenced the H-V graph when calculating CAT A performance....just the WAT chart!

Cat B has NO OEI flyaway guarantee and therefore treat it like a single engine a/c....i.e look for a place to land/reject along your path.

Interesting question! Makes me think.....brain hurting! must stop now!

DK
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