MTOW
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From: Australia
MTOW
I've always wondered why helicopters like the AW-139 and Blackhawk don't have higher maximum take off weights (especially for external sling loads). How is the MTOW determined? Thanks
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Canada
It's the highest weight at which compliance with each applicable requirement of the FAR is shown.
A total weight with jettisonable external load can be established at a higher weight with a couple of provisos including limited operating limitations.
eg Reduced VNe
A total weight with jettisonable external load can be established at a higher weight with a couple of provisos including limited operating limitations.
eg Reduced VNe
