Category A Operations
General
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ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 (902 Configuration with PW 207E)
FAA Approved
Reissue 2
Original
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1.3. DEFINITIONS
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CATEGORY A LANDING
Category A landing:
The landing must be performed in such a manner so that if the critical engine
fails at any point in the approach path, the helicopter must be able to:
Prior to LDP, climb out and attain an airspeed that allows continued flight
(balked landing).
After LDP, land
and stop safely.
Landing Decision Point (LDP):
The landing decision point is the last
point in the approach and landing path
at which a balked landing can be
accomplished with the critical engine failed
or failing and with the
engine failure recognized by the pilot. This point is defined
as 100 FT (30m) HAT and 35 KIAS (65km/h).
Landing Distance:
Clear Airfield
The horizontal distance required to land and come to a complete stop from
a point 50 feet (15m) above the
landing surface.
Heliport/Elevated helipad
The horizontal distance required to land and come to a complete stop from
a point 25 feet (8m) above the
landing surface.
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