AMC 27.1587(b)(3) Performance Information
ED Decision 2018/007/R
a. Explanation
The rotorcraft flight manual (RFM) is an important element in the
certification process of the rotorcraft for approval with ditching or
emergency flotation provisions. The material may be presented in the form of a
supplement or a revision to the basic manual. This material should include:
(1) A
statement in the ‘Limitations’ section stating that the rotorcraft is approved
for ditching or emergency flotation, as appropriate.
If
certification with ditching provisions is obtained in a segmented fashion
(i.e. one applicant performing the safety equipment installation and
operations portion and another designing and substantiating the safety
equipment’s performance and deployment facilities), the RFM limitations should
state that the ditching provisions are not approved until all the segments are
completed. The outstanding ditching provisions for a complete certification
should be identified in the ‘Limitations’ section.
(2) Procedures
and limitations for the inflation of a flotation device.
(3) A
statement in the performance information section of the RFM, identifying the
substantiated sea conditions and any other pertinent information. If
substantiation was performed using the default North Sea wave climate
(JONSWAP), the maximum substantiated significant wave height (Hs) should be
stated. If extended testing was performed in accordance with the AMC to 27.801(e) and 27.802(c) to
demonstrate that the target level of capsize probability can be reached
without any operational limitations, this should also be stated. If
substantiation was performed for other sea conditions, the maximum
substantiated significant wave height (Hs) and the limits of the
geographical area represented should be stated.
(4) Recommended
rotorcraft water entry attitude and speed.
(5) Procedures
for the use of safety equipment.
(6) Egress and life raft entry procedures.
[Amdt No: 27/5]
Rotorcraft flight manuals for ditching or emergency flotation must include limitations, procedures for flotation device inflation, substantiated sea conditions (including wave height), recommended water entry, safety equipment use, and egress/life raft entry procedures. Segmented certifications require clear limitations until completion. Performance information should detail any operational limits.
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