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Old 24th Jun 2013, 07:01
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JimL
 
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This is beginning to appear like a schizophrenic thread. Whilst the operations described by 'agodesign' are informative, the description is technically incorrect. So, for further illustration, here is another extract - this time from FAR 133.45 - to clarify the situation:

§ 133.45 Operating limitations.
In addition to the operating limitations set forth in the approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual, and to any other limitations the Administrator may prescribe, the operator shall establish at least the following limitations and set them forth in the Rotorcraft-Load Combination Flight Manual for rotorcraft-load combination operations:

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(e) The rotorcraft-load combination of Class D may be conducted only in accordance with the following:
(1) The rotorcraft to be used must have been type certificated under transport Category A for the operating weight and provide hover capability with one engine inoperative at that operating weight and altitude.

(2) The rotorcraft must be equipped to allow direct radio intercommunication among required crewmembers.

(3) The personnel lifting device must be FAA approved.

(4) The lifting device must have an emergency release requiring two distinct actions.
Jim
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