TM 1-1510-218-10
5-12
5-16. POWER
DEFINITIONS
FOR
ENGINE
OPERATIONS.
a. Takeoff and Maximum Continuous. The
maximum power available from the engine for takeoff,
and for emergency use at the pilot’s discretion.
5-17. AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
TAKEOFF
LIMITATION.
A limitation based on pressure altitude and
ambient temperature prohibits aircraft takeoff under
certain high ambient temperature conditions.
5-18. GENERATOR LIMITS.
Maximum generator load is limited to 100% for
flight and 85% during ground operations. Observe the
limits shown in Tables 5–2 and 5-3 during ground
operation.
Table 5-2. Generator Limits C D
GENERATOR LOAD
MINIMUM GAS GENERATOR RPM N1
WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING
*WITH AIR CONDITIONING
0% to 70%
52%
61%
70% to 75%
55%
61%
75% to 80%
60%
61%
80% to 85%
65%
65%
*Right engine only, after stabilized.
Table 5-3. Generator Limits T
GENERATOR LOAD
MINIMUM GAS GENERATOR RPM N1
WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING
*WITH AIR CONDITIONING
0% to 75%
56%
62%
75% to 80%
60%
62%
80% to 85%
65%
65%
*Right engine only, after stabilized.
Section IV. LOADING LIMITS
5-19. CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITATIONS.
Center of gravity limits and instructions for
computation of the center of gravity are contained in
Chapter 6. The center of gravity range will remain
within
limits,
providing
the
aircraft
loading
is
accomplished according to instructions in Chapter 6.
5-20. WEIGHT LIMITATIONS.
a. Maximum Weights.
(1) Takeoff. Maximum Gross Takeoff Weight
(GTOW) is 13,500 pounds C D1 14,000 pounds D2
T. .
(2) Landing. Maximum gross landing weight
is 12,500 pounds.
(3) Maximum Ramp Weight. Maximum ramp
weight is 13,590 pounds C D1 14,090 pounds D2 T.
(4) Maximum Zero Fuel Weight. Maximum
zero fuel weight is 11,000 pounds for all operations.
(5) Altitude. When operating at or below
12,500 pounds GTOW, at least 75% of total missions
shall be flown at altitudes greater than 5000 feet above
ground level; and, at least 50% of total missions shall
be flown at altitudes greater than 10,000 feet above
ground level.
