Eurocopter AS 350 83 Flight Manual page 127

FLIGHT MANUAL
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The external load-carrying installation includes:
-A release unit featuring electrical control of hook release in nonnal
operation and mechanical opening in emergency.
-A control and indicating system, for the pilot, con1)rising :
.load indicator (1), with a zero setting control (2).
.an electrical system supplying power to the nonnal release circuit via
a press-key on the control console and a switch on the pilot's cyclic
stick grip.
.an "EMERGENCY RELEASE" (jettison) control handle mounted on the
underside of the pilot's collective lever.
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The load indicator electrical circuit is protected by a fuse and the
nonnal release hook control circuit by two fuses.
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2 LIMITATIONS
The limitations laid down in the basic Flight Manual remain applicable but
are c~leted by the following limitations.
-Maximum load
The maximum permissible sling load is 750 kg (1660 lb).
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-Maximum oross weioht with external load
Maximum permissible gross weight with an external load is that at which
hover O.G.E. can be held. (See PERFORMANCE Section of the basic
Flight Manual).
Maximum weight including external load: 2800 kg (6173 lb).
CAUTION: MAXIMUM WEIGHT WITHOUT EXTERNAL LOAD IS LIMITED AS SPECIFIED
-IN THE LIMITATIONS SEaION OF THE 8ASIC FLIGHT MANUAL.
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DGAC Approved: 35083 SUP.12
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