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"Approved" instead of "EASA approved" SUP.13.2 All
New logo "Airbus Helicopters" SUP.13.2.P1 1
Up-date of the list of effective pages SUP.13.2.P5 1
Up-date of the log of normal revision SUP.13.2.P5 2
New page 1*RCa* before MOD 07-4614 SUP.13.2 1 *RC*
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EXTERNAL LOAD TRANSPORT

"CARGO SWING"
1400 kg (3086 lb) HOOK
WITH "ON BOARD" RELEASE UNIT
(P/N 528-023-51)

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BASIC RFM REVISIONS - EFFECTIVITY (1) (2) EASA

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| Title | Integration of mod 07-4614 |
| | New load indicator |
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1 GENERAL

For detailed description of the load indicator and the "ON-BOARD" release R
unit refer to their vendor manuals. R

The "CARGO SWING" external load carrying installation is composed of:

- A suspended pyramid frame (3) held by two elastic straps (2) equipped R
with a bumper ring (P/N: 232-155-00) (4) and an "ON-BOARD" release unit R
(P/N 528-023-51) (5) allowing: R
. electrical cargo hook opening, R
. mechanical cargo hook opening. R

- A load indicator (1), on the RH door pillar. R

- A control system is provided for the pilot :

. an "SLING" (ELING) push-button located on the control console for
switching on the installation,
. an electrical release control on the cyclic stick,
. a mechanical release handle located under the collective stick.

- Electric circuits protection :

. the load indicator is protected by a fuse,
. the release hook control circuit is protected by two fuses.

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Figure 1 : Cargo swing components

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2 LIMITATIONS

The limitations specified in the basic flight manual and in the flight
manual supplements remain applicable and are supplemented or modified by R
the following: R

2.1 Maximum load

Maximum authorized sling load weight: 1400 kg (3086 lb).

2.2 Maximum all up weights

The maximum all up weight with an external load is limited to 2800 kg

(6173 lb).

The maximum authorized weight is that which allows hovering Flight out of
ground effect.

CAUTION : THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT WITHOUT EXTERNAL LOAD REMAINS LIMITED TO

THAT SPECIFIED IN THE LIMITATIONS SECTION OF THE BASIC FLIGHT
MANUAL.

2.3 Center of gravity limits

With an external load, the longitudinal limits are defined according to

the weight as per the graph below.

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2.4 V.N.E.

Absolute maximum permissible speed with a load on the hook is 80 kt

(148 km/h - 92 MPH).

NOTE: The pilot is responsible for determining the limit speed

according to the load and sling length. Particular care must be
exercised when bulky loads are carried on the sling.

2.5 Operating limitations

Class of approved aircraft/load combination : B, "Single point suspension

external load airborne". This means carriage of external loads which are
jettisonable and lifted free of land or water during rotorcraft
operations.
The external loads are limited to non human loads only.
An instruction placard in the cockpit indicates :
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| CARRYING OF EXTERNAL LOADS |
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| CLASS OF APPROVED AIRCRAFT/LOAD COMBINATION : B. |
| WHEN EXTERNAL LOADS ARE CARRIED, NO PERSON MAY BE CARRIED UNLESS : |
| - HE IS A FLIGHT CREW MEMBER ; |
| - HE IS A FLIGHT CREW MEMBER TRAINEE ; OR |
| - HE PERFORMS AN ESSENTIAL FUNCTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE |
| EXTERNAL-LOAD OPERATION. |
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| EMPORT DE CHARGES EXTERNES |
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| CLASSE DE COMBINAISONS GIRAVION-CHARGE APPROUVEE : B |
| AUCUNE PERSONNE NE PEUT ETRE TRANSPORTEE A MOINS DE : |
| - ETRE UN DES MEMBRES DE L'EQUIPAGE |
| - SUIVRE UN COURS DE FORMATION EN TANT QUE MEMBRE D'EQUIPAGE OU |
| - REMPLIR UNE FONCTION ESSENTIELLE AYANT TRAIT A L'UTILISATION DU |
| GIRAVION AVEC CHARGE EXTERIEURE. |
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Two placards, visible to the ground operator and located near to the
hook indicate:
- the maximum sling load,
- the cargo hook rigging.

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3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

The emergency procedures specified in the basic flight manual and in the
flight manual supplements remain applicable and are supplemented or R
modified by the following: R

Engine failure with external load

- If an engine failure should occur in flight with an external load,

establish autorotational flight and immediately release the load.
- In case of failure during hooking phase, the pilot shall move away the
aircraft to the right. Ground personnel are to be forewarned that in
event of an engine failure they have to move away to the left of the
helicopter.

Load indicator (5) failure:

- In hovering flight :
During hooking or unhooking phase, release the load through the
electrical control. Abort the mission.

- In forward flight :
Perform a cautionary approach on the nearest heliport, then apply the
previous procedure.

Electrical load jettisoning failure

- Collective pitch mechanical release .................... ACTUATE

4 NORMAL PROCEDURES

The normal procedures specified in the basic flight manual and in the
flight manual supplements remain applicable and are supplemented or R
modified by the following: R

Carrying heavy loads is a delicate operation, due to possible effects

of a swinging load on the flight behavior of the helicopter. Consequently,
pilots are advised to train with gradually increased sling loads before
undertaking heavy load carrying operations.

The length of the sling cable must be determined in accordance with the
type of the mission. To carry a compact load, it is recommended to use the
shortest possible cable.

CAUTION : FLYING WITH AN UNBALLASTED SLING OR EMPTY NET IS PROHIBITED.

For permissible load attachment ring size, refer to the "operational tips"
section of this flight manual.

CAUTION : THE USE OF LOAD ATTACHMENT RING WITH INCORRECT DIMENSIONS MAY
LEAD TO LOSS OR JAMMING OF THE LOAD.

WARNING : IN WET WEATHER, THE OPERATORS HANDLING HOOK AND LOADS SHOULD WEAR
THICK RUBBER GLOVES. RELEASE THE CHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY BY
PLACING AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR CABLE OR TUBE BETWEEN THE GROUND
AND THE CARGO RELEASE UNIT (HOOK).

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4.1 Ground check of the installation

- "SLING" ..................................... ON. R

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On the load indicator: R
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- "ZERO" ...................................... PRESS, 0 is displayed. R
- "TEST" ...................................... PRESS. R
The test sequence is started; each display lasts for about 1 sec. R
. display of all digits and LEDs. R
. display of the active software filter. R
. display of the calibration value. R
R
If a failure is detected, an error code will appear on the digital R
display. R
R
NOTE: It is recommended to use the software filter "Hi-2" (very high R
filter) which presents the best indication stability. R
R
Cargo swing check: R
R
- Correct opening of the hook both in R
electrical and mechanical control modes ..... CHECK. R

4.2 Takeoff

- When the load is secured, apply collective pitch very smoothly,

while maintaining the aircraft vertically above the load. When the
cables are tightened, dwell the flight controls briefly before
raising the load.
- Lift the load off the ground vertically, keeping a watch on the load
indicator, then move off in a forward climb.
- Check the indicating system.

4.3 Maneuvers

All control movements should be made very gently, with very gradual
acceleration and deceleration, and only slightly banked turns.

4.4 Landing

Establish zero translational ground speed sufficiently high to ensure

that the load is not dragged along the ground, then descend vertically
until the load is on ground.

4.5 Release

To release the load, actuate the switch on the cyclic stick.

Check that the load is actually released.

If the load is not released, actuate the mechanical release handle to

release it.

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5 PERFORMANCE

When no external load is carried on the hook, the performances specified in

the basic flight manual and in the flight manual supplements remain
applicable.

- For weight in excess of 2250 kg (4961 lb), the performance curves are
plotted in dotted line on the performance chart contained in the
PERFORMANCE section of the Basic Flight Manual.

- Hover and climb performances may be affected when carrying bulky loads.

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OF CONDITIONAL REVISIONS (RC)

The supplements contain the following pink pages except those cancelled
when the conditions are complied with.

CAUTION

IF A NORMAL REVISION (RN) MODIFIES THE PAGE NUMBER FOR ANY INFORMATION
CONCERNED BELOW, THE READER WILL HAVE TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF THE PINK
PAGE BY HAND, SO THAT THE INFORMATION REMAINS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
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| | | 4 *RC* | 09-28 |New cable bundle (CARGO SWING) |
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1 GENERAL

The "CARGO SWING" external load carrying installation is composed of:

- A suspended pyramid frame (8) held by two elastic straps (9) equipped
with a bumper ring (7) (P/N 232-155-00) and a "ON BOARD" release unit (6)
(P/N 528-023-51) allowing :
. the electric cargo hook opening or
. the mechanical cargo hook opening.

- A load indicator is located on the RH door pillar.

- A control system is provided for the pilot :

. an "SLING" (ELING) push-button located on the control console for
switching on the installation,
. an electrical release control on the cyclic stick,
. a mechanical release handle located under the collective stick.

- Electric circuits protection :

. the load indicator is protected by a fuse,
. the release hook control circuit is protected by two fuses.

Figure 1 : Cargo swing components

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| CAUTION : THIS PAGE MUST ONLY BE REMOVED FROM THE MANUAL AFTER |
| APPLICATION OF MODIFICATION 07-4614. |
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The paragraph 4.1 is superseded by the following:

4.1 Ground check of the installation

- On the load indicator:

. Reset push button (2)........................... PRESS: Display zero.
. Test push button (1)............................ PRESS.
The test sequence is started; each display lasts for about 3 sec.,
followed by an extinction period of approx. 3 sec.
. Display of

. Display of the "calibration" value. This value should be the same as

the one engraved on the transmitter fitted between the helicopter
and the hook.
. Display of ZERO offset (this is the total offset which has been
previously tarred out by use of the ZERO button).
. Display of two values separated by a dash : the first value, between
0 and 3, shows the filter selected and the second value shows the
logic programmed in the computer.
- On system control unit (SCU):
. "SLING"......................................... PRESS.
- Check that the hook actually opens using both release devices
(electrical and mechanical).

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| CAUTION : THIS PAGE MUST ONLY BE REMOVED FROM THE MANUAL AFTER |
| APPLICATION OF MODIFICATION 07-4614. |
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