Technical Data
The data set forth in this document are general in nature and for information purposes only.
For performance data and operating limitations,reference must be made to the approved flight manual and all appropriate documents.
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1- Foreword
The
AS350 B3
is "the high performance" version of the single engine
ECUREUIL
range, beating every other
single engine helicopter in its category. It fulfils the FAR 27 regulation for VFR operation by day and night
0F
1
.
It offers a Maximum Internal Gross Weight of 2,370 kg / 5,225 lb
1F
2
and a Maximum all-up weight of
2,800 kg / 6,172 lb in external load configuration. This makes the helicopter perfectly suited for:
Aerial work,
Fire fighting,
Police surveillance,
Passenger Transport,
Hoist operations,
EMS in hot / high ambient conditions,
To optimise the Man-Machine Interface the helicopter is basically fitted with the
VEMD
(Vehicle and Engine
Multifunction Display) on the instrument panel: a new generation of integrated instrumentation that allows the
pilot to see all the main vehicle and engine parameters at one glance on a dual LCD screen.
The
AS350 B3
is powered with a TURBOMECA ARRIEL 2 engine of 847 shp (632 kW) and equipped with a
dual channel FADEC system (Full Authority Digital Engine Control). This engine makes it perfectly suited for
operations in conditions such as mountainous or elevated areas or hot and dry areas. With an under-slung
load capacity of 1,400 kg (3,086 lb) and a high rate-of-climb, this helicopter is the ideal tool to transport
heavy loads and to carry out logging operations in the mountains. When fitted with low skid landing gear, the
maximum cruise speed is 140 kts. This high performance in combination with its high hook capacity makes
the
AS350 B3
a very sought-after aircraft for passenger transportation or utility operations.
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By night, in VFR, when the equipment required by operational regulations are installed and serviceable.
2
Requires the fittment of the option "Kit to increase Maximum Internal Gross Weight to 2370 kg".
