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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. BELL 430 PRODUCT DATA CONTENTS SECTION ONE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE STANDARD CONFIGURATION SECTION TWO...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. GLOSSARY INTERNATIONALLY APPROVED ABBREVIATIONS Atmosphere Degrees Celsius (° is not required if meaning is clear.) International standard atmosphere.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. SECTION ONE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE STANDARD CONFIGURATION PRODUCT DATA JANUARY 2003...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. PRODUCT DATA JANUARY 2003...
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SYSTEMS OVERVIEW Introduction The Bell 430, a 9 to 11 place twin turbine powered helicopter, is the latest version of Bells' well proven INTERMEDIATE TWIN helicopter series whose heritage reaches back almost 20 years. This latest model in the series blends the attractive lines of the 222/230 family with Bells' advanced Model 680 Rotor Design.
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. STRETCHED FUSELAGE WITH OPTIONAL PANEL DOOR The passenger cabin is longer than that of the Bell 222/230 to give each of the three main cabin seat rows more pitch, making the accommodations more comfortable and the ride more pleasant.
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ROLLS-ROYCE 250-C40B ENGINES WITH FADEC The engines selected for the Bell 430 are the Rolls-Royce 250-C40B. These are a growth version of the well - proven 250-C30 engine series from Rolls-Royce which provide reliable power under the extremes of climatic conditions. The Rolls-Royce 250 engine series has accumulated over 100 million hours of flight time, with deliveries totaling over 30,000 engines.
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INTEGRATED INSTRUMENT DISPLAY SYSTEM (IIDS) - SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT MAINTAINABILITY FEATURES The Bell 430 is engineered for reliability and ease of maintenance. Built in steps and work platforms, along with plentiful access panels, doors, and inspection windows provide for quick and thorough preflight checks and servicing. Primary components and systems are designed for routine servicing while remaining installed on the aircraft.
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FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. LANDING GEAR CHOICE The basic airframe of the Bell 430 is provided with complete provisions for delivery in either of two configurations;the standard SKID LANDING GEAR , or the optional RETRACTABLE TRICYCLE WHEEL LANDING GEAR.
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The Bell 430 received its Canadian Type Approval Certificate [H-88] on February 23, 1996. The Bell 430 was also certificated by the FAA in accordance with provisions of 14 CFR Section 21.29 on April 11, 1996. Initial deliveries of the new Bell 430 began in February 1996.
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FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. EXTERIOR PAINT SCHEMES The overall eye appeal of the Bell 430 is aided by the sparkling Polyurethane paint. Not only is it durable and easy to keep clean, but it maintains and, in fact, exemplifies the high standard of Bell quality and dependability.
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OF THE STANDARD CONFIGURATION SERIAL NO. 49001 AND SUBSEQUENT The Bell 430 is the newest of the Bell intermediate twin engine helicopters and is designed to carry nine to ten adults comfortably, including the pilot. The Bell 430 is approved...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. 430 SEATING PILOT AND FORWARD PASSENGER SEATING Two individual ergonomically designed energy-attenuating bucket seats with adjustable lumbar support, each equipped with seat belt, double strap [four point] shoulder harness and inertia reel, with "Quick Release"...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. CABIN SEATING & INTERIOR CHOICES Standard Seating - Seven fabric covered high-backed non-folding seats with individual seat belts and single strap shoulder harness and inertia reel, arranged with two rows of two, and one row of three forward facing seats.
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. 8-Place Corporate Seating - Six deep bolstered fine wool fabric covered high-backed seats with individual seat belts and single strap shoulder harness and inertia reel, in the traditional CLUB arrangement, with one row of three facing rearward, and one row of three facing forward.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ADDITIONAL CABIN SEATING & INTERIOR CHOICES Customized 10-Place Forward Facing Seating - Nine fabric covered high-backed...
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Hospital Based or Public Agency medical transport and critical care requirements. The Bell 430 cabin offers ample space for either single or dual pivoting litter installations. The 158 cubic foot (4.5 M...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. CARGO When cargo is transported, it may be secured against shifting by attachment of straps and tie-down rings to the 16 recessed studs found in the cabin floor.
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FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. SOUNDPROOFING A highly effective soundproofing installation has been engineered for the Bell 430, and is provided at no additional cost, unless the customer declines its installation. This provides the customer flexibility where non-Bell interior completions are planned, or utility operations require the minimum aircraft empty weight / maximum available payload.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. CREW COMPARTMENT Access to the crew compartment is provided on either side through large doors which are hinged at the forward edge.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. GLASS WINDSHIELDS STANDARD GLASS WINDSHIELDS Excellent visibility is provided in the crew c o m p a r t m e n t b y t w o l a r g e g l a s s windshields and acrylic windows in the doors, lower nose, and roof.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. CREW SEATING FEATURES Energy attenuating bucket seats are provided for the pilot and left front passenger.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. COCKPIT FEATURES The standard instrument panel is equipped with the basic VFR flight instruments with ample space to add a wide selection of options.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. COCKPIT FURNISHINGS A hand-portable Halon fire extinguisher is located in the cabin. Installed on the vertical control tunnel's left side in a quick-release bracket, it is readily accessible to the pilot or passengers.
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. Map pockets are located in the lower portion of each crew door. An approach plate holder and directable map light are located on the pilots' door. The approach plate holder swings up into position near the standby magnetic compass, directly below the map light.
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. PASSENGER / CARGO COMPARTMENT T h e p a s s e n g e r / c a r g o c o m p a r t m e n t o c c u p i e s t h e a f t p o r t i o n o f t h e c a b i n , enclosing a volume of 4.5 cubic meters...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. EMERGENCY EXITS The cabin door windows are fabricated from tinted stretched acrylic, mounted in silicone rubber molding.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. STANDARD SEATING The nine place[ seven cabin seat ]utility interior is standard. There are three rows of cabin passenger seats, one aft row of three, and two rows of two (one intermediate and one forward).
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. The long cabin has room for comfortable seat pitch in the standard 9 place seating arrangement. The standard arrangement has: •Two seats in the cockpit...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. FLIGHT CONTROLS Conventional helicopter flight controls are provided to control attitude, altitude, and direction. Inputs from the cyclic and collective controls are transmitted to the MAIN ROTOR, and inputs to the anti-torque (directional control) pedals are transmitted to the TAIL ROTOR.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. CYCLIC CONTROL SYSTEM The cyclic control stick attaches to the floor, directly in front of the pilot's seat. A direct linkage beneath the floor separates fore and aft, and lateral inputs, and transmits them through the vertical control tunnel to the respective servo actuators.
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STICK SHAKER The Bell 430 collective lever incorporates some unique design features which reduce pilot effort and enhance safe operation. The collective operates in a near horizontal arc (i.e.; increasing collective pitch equates to more rearward than upward motion of the lever) perpendicular to any vertical rotor system vibrations, which eliminates any pilot induced oscillations.
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. Throttle friction adjustment is provided by a large knurled ring on the right side of the collective lever. The engine RPM (N ) control is located at the top of the collective.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ANTI-TORQUE [ DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ] SYSTEM This system transmits movement from the control pedals to the tail rotor. The direct...
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM T h e B e l l 4 3 0 h a s t w o c o m p l e t e l y...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. HYDRAULIC RESERVOIRS The hydraulic reservoirs are mounted on either side of the transmission. Each tank has a sight glass to visually check fluid level.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SCHEMATIC [ WHEEL LANDING GEAR CONFIGURATION SHOWN FOR EXAMPLE ONLY - STANDARD SKID LANDING GEAR CONFIGURATION INCLUDES...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. PITOT-STATIC SYSTEM The pitot system (ram air pressure) consists of one electrically heated pitot tube on the left side of the nose, connected to the airspeed indicator.
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. The alternate static source switch is located on the lower right side of the center pedestal. Since a second external source is provided there in no need for an internal source, which could cause inaccurate instrument indications.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. INSTRUMENT PANEL The instrument panel, which consists of four separate sections, extends across the front of the flight crew compartment. All instruments are front mounted in the panel to make removal / replacement quick and easy.
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FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. INSTRUMENT PANEL LAYOUT The standard instrument panel in the Bell 430 is fully equipped for VFR (Visual Flight Rules) flight, day or night. It also has space to install additional communications and navigation equipment, instruments and indicators necessary to conduct IFR/IMC (Instrument Flight Rules/Instrument Meteorological Conditions) flight.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS ATTITUDE INDICATOR The attitude indicator is a self-contained 4 - i n c h , D C - p o w e r e d i n s t r u m e n t w h i c h...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. VERTICAL SPEED The vertical speed indicator is a standard 3-inch instrument which shows the rate of climb or descent by sensing the rate of atmospheric pressure change.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. TOP SECTION GLARESHIELD MOUNTED CONTROLS MASTER CAUTION PANEL [PILOTS] The Master Caution Panel is located directly above the pilots' airspeed indicator, and consists of a split RED warning/ AMBER caution "push to reset"...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. GLARESHIELD MOUNTED CONTROLS RPM CAUTION AND WARNING LIGHTS The RPM caution and warning lights form a cluster with red ENG 1 OUT and ENG 2 OUT warning lights, separated by an amber main rotor RPM caution light.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ENGINE / BAGGAGE FIRE PANEL The engine fire panel is located on the glareshield, and consists of a RED warning light / WHITE arm light for each engine (FIRE ENG 1 &...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. CENTER SECTION INTEGRATED INSTRUMENT DISPLAY SYSTEM [ IIDS ] The Integrated Instrument Display System (llDS) consists of a single integrated color...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. COLOR CODED GRAPHIC & DIGITAL DATA All engine, transmission, hydraulic [temperatures and pressures], and electrical indications are displayed on the IIDS along with warning, caution, and advisory messages.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. IIDS OPERATION FEATURES-DISPLAY CONTROLS The IIDS unit front bezel provides function keys and function identification to allow flight and ground personnel system interaction.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. IIDS OPERATION FEATURES-DUAL POWER & PROCESSORS The IIDS processes and displays information from the engines and systems separately so that a single failure does not cause the complete loss of one parameter for both e n g i n e s / s y s t e m s .
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. IIDS DISPLAY PAGE FORMATS PRIMARY DISPLAY PAGE PRIMARY PAGE DATA [COLUMNS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT] 1.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. SECONDARY PAGE ONE W/C/A MESSAGES SECONDARY PAGE ONE DATA [UPPER DATA BOX] The WARNING, CAUTION, and ADVISORY...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. FUEL QUANTITY DISPLAY operation, GMT, LC, ET, or ETD. The clock The fuel quantity display presents left and...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. SECONDARY PAGE TWO SECONDARY PAGE TWO DATA [UPPER DIGITAL DATA BOX] WARNING CAUTION ANNUNCIATOR DISPLAY [UPPER GRAPHIC DATA ROW-LEFT TO RIGHT] 1.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. W/C/A MESSAGES COMPOSITE PAGE This display page format is provided in the The WARNING, CAUTION, and ADVISORY...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. START PAGE FORMAT FUEL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY When performing an engine start sequence, The fuel temperature display is a digital...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. MAINTENANCE PAGES The maintenance pages are accessed by simultaneously pressing the two outboard soft-key bezel switches under either IIDS...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. WARNING / CAUTION SYSTEM The Warning/Caution System includes all warning, caution, and advisory lights related to the numerous helicopter systems as well as the electrical power and sensors required to operate them.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. SYSTEM AREA WARNING/CAUTION/ADVISORY INDICATIONS Additional warning, caution, and advisory messages are embedded within the SYSTEM AREA of the IIDS displays.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. WARNING/CAUTION AND ADVISORY INDICATIONS Messages preceded by 1 indicate fault/condition is in left hand system or No.1 engine;...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. Speed sensor fault (dual) “AUTO TRIM” This caution appears upon AFCS mistrim Memory fault command. This caution appears only into the W/C/A window.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. “CHP SCAV” or “ENG 1 CHP” pressure vertical display or as “ENG 2 CHP” in the W/C/A window when on the secondary (Engine 1) screen page 2.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. “CHP PLTRY GR” “XMSN CHP” “C/FL SCAV” or “ENG 2 C/FL” (Engine 2) This caution appears when a chip detection...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. “C/FL L QUILL” or “XMSN C/FL” “C/FL SUMP PMP” or “XMSN C/FL” This caution appears when a chip detection...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. “GEN” or “GEN 2” (Generator 2) This advisory appears above the engine 1 This caution appears when a faulty or torque display on the primary screen.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. caution, the engine 2 MGT and torque “LDG GR UP” scales change their limit. This caution does T h i s a m b e r c a u t i o n a p p e a r s w h e n t h e not trigger the attention-getter.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. “TRANSIT” or “A/FUEL XT” “LOW QTY” or “1 F/LOW” This advisory appears when the auxiliary This caution appears when the thermistor fuel system valve is in transition mode.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. “IIDS” “L W/S HOT” This caution appears when the left over This caution appears when an internal fault...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. “ALT” “SRT ABT” (Engine 2) This white advisory appears when either T h i s c a u t i o n a p p e a r s w h e n e n g i n e 2...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DUAL GENERATORS & BATTERY The Bell 430 is equipped with a 28 volt DC single conductor electrical system, using the helicopter structure as a negative ground. Electric power is supplied by two 30 volt, 200 ampere starter generators [derated to 180 amperes for continuous operation up to 5000 feet (1524 meters) pressure altitude;...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SCHEMATIC PRODUCT DATA JANUARY 2003...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. POWER DISTRIBUTION Electrical power is distributed by two independent subsystems, which may be interconnected in the event of a generator failure. System protection is accomplished with relays, circuit breakers, fuses, and isolation diodes.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. BATTERY POWER If a dual generator failure occurs, the battery is sized to provide a minimum of 30 minutes operation, when powering only the two emergency buses.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console, centered on the cockpit ceiling, contains most of the electrical switches and circuit breakers.
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. LIGHTING The Bell 430 in standard configuration is completely equipped for night operations. The following lights are provided: COCKPIT LIGHTING One cockpit utility light, with red...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. EMERGENCY LIGHT A battery powered emergency light is mounted at the rear of the overhead console, directed toward the instrument panel.
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT T h e b a g g a g e c o m p a r t m e n t c o n t a i n s a...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. CREW VENTILATION / WINDSHIELD DEFOGGING Two separate systems, pilot and forward LOWER CREW AIR OUTLET p a s s e n g e r p o s i t i o n , p r o v i d e f o r c r e w ventilation and windshield defogging.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. DEFOG NOZZLES [ PROVISION FOR OPTIONAL ECU / BLEED AIR HEAT] UPPER CABLE CONTROL OPENS PLENUM DOOR...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. CABIN VENTILATION The cabin interior is ventilated with ambient ram air. The ram air enters an inlet scoop on the roof, which is controlled by a lever above the pilot's head, and is directed through a plenum into two parallel distribution ducts.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. POWERPLANT TWO ROLLS-ROYCE 250-C40B TURBOSHAFT ENGINES The powerplant consists of two Rolls-Royce Gas Turbine Model 250-C40B turboshaft engines and their independent fuel, oil, and air management systems.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. RELIABLE POWER Manufactured by Rolls Royce, the C40B is one of the latest in the evolutionary Model 250 series, which has amassed over 100 million engine flight hours.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ENGINE CUTAWAY SCHEMATIC The two engines are identical, each consisting of four major modules; a compressor section, an accessory gear box, a turbine section and a combustion section.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. OPERATING PRINCIPLES The basic principle of the C40B engine is quite simple; continuous combustion that produces a steady flow of efficient power.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. COMPRESSOR SECTION Clean air enters the compressor inlet. The compressor in the C40B is a titanium single -stage centrifugal impeller which compresses the entering air ( 8.6 to 1 pressure ratio...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. BLEED SYSTEM An acceleration bleed air system is incorporated in the compressor assembly. The system allows a portion of the compressed air to escape during the start/acceleration cycle to prevent stalls, power surges, and to assure rapid response to engine power demands.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ANTI-ICING SYSTEM The anti-icing system directs hot compressor discharge air through the inlet guide vanes to prevent the ice formation on the hollow vanes. An electrically operated valve on the compressor scroll controls the air flow.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ACCESSORY GEARBOX SECTION The accessory gearbox section includes a gearbox housing (FRONT or COMPRESSOR side), a gearbox cover (REAR or TURBINE side), gas producer gear train, power turbine gear train, oil pump assembly, oil filter, and the necessary oil tubes to provide pressure and scavenge oil for the system.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. GAS PRODUCER GEARING The accessory drive train is powered by the gas producer turbine. It drives / is driven b y t h e s t a r t e r / g e n e r a t o r , a n d p r o v i d e s p o w e r f o r t h e e n g i n e f u e l p u m p , hydromechanical unit and the engine oil pump.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. POWER TURBINE GEARING The power turbine gear train supplies engine power to the main forward output drive at a design speed of 9,598 RPM.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. COMBUSTION SECTION The combustion section consists of an outer case, a combustion liner, an igniter and a fuel injector.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. AIR COOLING Approximately 20% to 25% of the air entering the combustion chamber is required to burn the fuel, while the remaining air is used for engine cooling and thrust balance .
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. TURBINE SECTION The turbine section consists of a gas producer turbine support, a power turbine support, an exhaust collector support, a two-stage gas producer turbine, and a two-stage power turbine.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. GAS PRODUCER TURBINE (NG) The first two turbine stages are coupled to the compressor, and also power the gas producer gear train.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. POWER TURBINE (NP) The final two turbine stages extract energy from the combustion gases to drive the power turbine.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. EXHAUST COLLECTOR SECTION The exhaust collector section is fabricated of high temperature resistant stainless steel formed sheets and castings. The exhaust collector support holds the aft portions of the engine and is attached to the accessory gearbox cover with six studs.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ENGINE ACCESSORIES & CONTROLS PERMANENT MAGNET ALTERNATOR C E F A (COMBINED ENGINE FILTER ASSEMBLY)
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. STARTER / GENERATORS The starter / generators are mounted on the lower right side of each engines accessory gearbox cover, and drive / are driven by the gas producer turbine gear train.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM [FADEC] A Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC) System is used on the 250- C40B engine, as well as on other 250 engine models.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT The Series IV 250-C40B engine use a digital electronic control system, based upon a single-channel, Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC).
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. FADEC SYSTEM SCHEMATIC Advantages during starting include : 1. Faster and cooler starts 2. Improved cold weather and low battery starts 3.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. FADEC SYSTEM OPERATIONAL FEATURES Features of the FADEC are listed below: GAS GENERATOR (NG) GOVERNOR In the auto mode the pilots PLA (throttle) controls the set point for the NG governor.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. FADEC SYSTEM FEATURES OPERATION (continued) EXCEEDANCE LIMITING AUTORELIGHT Automatic limiting functions accomplished The FADEC declares an engine flameout...
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THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. a c c e l e r a t i n g t o g r o u n d i d l e . P i l o t f u e l POWER UP FUNCTION CHECK modulation is not required.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. FADEC SYSTEM FEATURES OPERATION (continued) NG OVERSPEED ENGINE CONDITION MONITORING In auto mode, a software implemented T h e E C U c o n t a i n s a b a s i c e n g i n e overspeed system is provided.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. AUTOMATIC ENGINE LOAD SHARING SYSTEM are controlled by each FADEC. They are : T h e F A D E C a c c o m p l i s h e s a u t o m a t i c...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ENGINE MOUNTED ACCESSORIES ENGINE FUEL PUMP TORQUE METER OIL PRESSURE SENSOR The dual element fuel pump is mounted...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ENGINE COMPARTMENTS The engine compartments are located on top of the aft fuselage section. Each engine is attached by three stainless steel bipod mounts, which feature replaceable bearings and master shims for proper alignment.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. FIREWALL INSTALLATION The three powerplant firewalls are constructed of hybrid materials and form the support structure for the engine cowlings.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ENGINE DECK ENGINE FIRE DETECTION T h e e n g i n e c o m p a r t m e n t d e c k s a r e...
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ENGINE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS T w o f i r e e x t i n g u i s h e r c o n t a i n e r s a r e located on the aft side of the baggage compartment rear bulkhead.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ENGINE AIR MANAGEMENT ENGINE AIR INTAKES Air intakes are provided for engine operation, engine compartment cooling, and for engine / transmission oil cooling.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. LOWER ENGINE COWL INTAKES ENGINE COMPARTMENT COOLING Two air intakes are built into each lower engine cowl, to provide air for cooling. The rear inlets supply air to the oil cooler blowers, while the forward inlets direct ambient air onto the engine gearbox cover mounted accessories.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ENGINE OIL SYSTEM A separate and independent oil system is installed for each engine. Each system is...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ENGINE OIL SYSTEM SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM [ROLLS-ROYCE 250-C40B] PRODUCT DATA JANUARY 2003...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. OIL TANKS The engine oil tanks are located on the front side of the forward firewall, one on each side, just below the engine air inlets.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. OIL COOLER The oil cooler and external filter for each engine is located behind the aft firewall.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ENGINE TORQUE MEASUREMENT Engine lubricating oil is used by the engine torquemeter to provide power sensing for instrument engine torque indication and total torque limiting.
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FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. FUEL SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION The Bell 430 has a fuel capacity of 935 liters (247 U.S. Gallons). Fuel is contained in five interconnected cells, located near the helicopters' center of gravity to eliminate the need for fuel management. Gravity transfers fuel between the cells automatically, eliminating the need for transfer pumps.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. DUAL SYSTEMS In normal operation, each engine draws fuel from its' own feed tank, by the action of the engine driven suction fuel pumps.
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START REFUELLING PAGE. The display indicates across a range The Bell 430 basic fuel system can be of 27 to 60°C (80 to 140°F). The use of refuelled through its' single filler port at alternate fuels at various pressure altitudes...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. FUEL WARNING INDICATIONS Fuel system warning indications [displayed on the IIDS warning caution window] indicate...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. POWER TRAIN MAIN DRIVE SHAFTS P o w e r i s s u p p l i e d t o t h e t r a n s m i s s i o n through two main drive shafts.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. TRANSMISSION The transmission is an upgraded version of the Bell 230 transmission. The cases have been machined to accept wider face width gears and larger capacity bearings.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. TRANSMISSION OPERATION The transmission converts the engine output speed to a usable main rotor and tail rotor speed.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. TRANSMISSION SCHEMATIC 1. Input pinion gear (2) 2. Outboard gear assembly (2) 3. Freewheeling clutch (2) 4.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION The transmission attaches to the airframe through TWO fluid filled [a highly viscous synthetic silicone liquid] mounts to reduce airframe vibrations.
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The mast torque measuring system was selected in order to optimize the performance capability of the Bell 430 transmission, enabling the pilot to use the maximum power to the main rotor for whatever ambient situational conditions exist (i.e., pressure altitude, temperature, relative wind, etc.).
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. REDUNDANT RETENTION Two "spike" and "up-stop" assemblies are located on the isolation mount fittings on either side of the transmissions' base.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. TRANSMISSION LUBRICATION The transmission oil system is completely independent. It has its own internal oil reservoir, internal oil pump, filter, oil coolers, and monitoring system.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. PRESSURE & TEMPERATURE MONITORING A low pressure switch is located in each of the outboard quill assemblies, and an oil temperature warning switch is located i n t h e m a i n o i l m a n i f o l d.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. TRANSMISSION OIL SCHEMATIC PRODUCT DATA JANUARY 2003...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. OIL COOLER Transmission oil cooling takes place in both of the engine oil coolers heat exchange cores.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ROTOR BRAKE OPERATION The rotor brake is activated by its' own independent hydraulic system. The handle and cylinder are located on the control tunnel wall to the right of the pilot, while the system fluid reservoir is located on the cabin roof.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. MAIN ROTOR MAST The main rotor mast is a hollow steel tube that transmits rotary motion from the transmission to the main rotor.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. MAIN ROTOR CONTROLS The main rotor controls consist of a swashplate and levers assembly, a drive assembly, and four pitch links.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM The main rotor is a four-bladed, semi-rigid, bearingless rotor system. This simplicity of design reduces maintenance by eliminating mechanical hinges, and eliminating lubrication requirements.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. FLANGED MAST Coning and flapping stops are provided to prevent yoke damage in gusty wind conditions.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. MAIN ROTOR BLADES The composite main rotor blade is hollow at the root [inboard] end which permits the blade to fit over the yoke, with two attaching pins on the outboard end of the yoke to carry the centrifugal loads.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. MAIN ROTOR BLADE CONSTRUCTION FEATURES PRODUCT DATA JANUARY 2003...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. MAIN ROTOR HUB UP STOPS DRIVE PLATE ASSEMBLY MAIN ROTOR MAST FLANGE DOWN STOPS The main rotor yoke is made of composite fiberglass materials. Its unique design allows the yoke to take shear loads, bending loads (forward, rearward, up and down), and twisting loads.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ELASTOMERIC DAMPERS & SHEAR RESTRAINTS SHEAR RESTRAINT PITCH CHANGE ADAPTER & LEAD /LAG DAMPERS A pitch change adapter at the inboard end of each yoke houses an elastomeric shear restraint and two elastomeric lead-lag dampers.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ELASTOMERIC DAMPER SHEAR RESTRAINT UP [CONING] STOP PITCH LINKS The pitch link is a solid corrosion resistant steel rod, two clevises, and a universal bearing assembly.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ANTI-TORQUE SYSTEM The tail rotor drive system consists of four shafts, three hanger bearing assemblies, and a 90°...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. TAIL ROTOR DRIVE INSTALLATION PRODUCT DATA JANUARY 2003...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. HANGER BEARING & THOMAS COUPLING INSTALLATION •EXAMPLE ILLUSTRATION• HANGER BEARING ASSEMBLY 1. Forward adapter 2. Bearing 3.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. NINETY DEGREE GEARBOX The tail rotor gearbox is mounted at the e n d o f t h e t a i l b o o m a n d p r o v i d e s a reduction of the driveshaft speed and a 90°...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. TAIL ROTOR HUB The tail rotor hub consists of a yoke, a splined trunnion, a flapping stop, a balance wheel, and two pitch links.
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. TAIL ROTOR BLADE T h e t a i l r o t o r b l a d e s a r e b o n d e d...
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. AIRFRAME S i x m a j o r c o m p o n e n t s u b a s s e m b l i e s...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. CONSTRUCTION FEATURES The airframe is a conventional semi-monocoque structure of bulkheads, support beams, stringers, and cast and machined fittings, which are held together by intercostals and covered with an external skin.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. FORWARD FUSELAGE NOSE DOOR W/ SUPPORT STRUTS NOSE FRAHM SERVES AS MOUNT FOR OPTIONAL RADAR ANTENNA...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. AFT FUSELAGE The aft fuselage is spliced to the forward fuselage at the interface bulkhead. It includes...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. EQUIPMENT BAYS Space is provided under the baggage compartment floor for installation of the optional environmental control system, or the customized bleed air heater.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. WINGS The two wings are bolted to the aft fuselage using three hard point fittings on each side of the helicopter.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. TAILBOOM ASSEMBLY The tailboom assembly includes the horizontal stabilizer assembly, driveshaft and gearbox covers, vertical fin, and tail rotor guard and tail skid. The assembly is riveted to the aft end of the aft fuselage, making it an integral part of the airframe.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. HORIZONTAL STABILIZER The horizontal stabilizer assembly is mounted through the tail boom to increase the center of gravity range of the helicopter.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. TRANSMISSION & ENGINE COWLINGS The cowlings and fairings are divided into forward and aft groups, each with three separate sections.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. AFT COWL GROUP The aft cowl group includes the upper engine cowlings, the lower engine cowlings, and the aft fairing.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. LANDING GEAR STANDARD SKID LANDING GEAR The 430 standard skid landing gear is simple, light weight, and practically maintenance free.
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The 430 in its basic skid landing gear configuration, includes all the structural, hydraulic, and electrical provisions for installation of the optional tricycle wheel retractable landing gear. Regardless of the delivery configuration of a Bell 430, the provisions included in the basic airframe and systems, permit modification of the helicopter to it's alternate landing gear configuration.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. AIRFRAME FEATURES STEPS AND GRIPS Access to the top of the helicopter is quick and easy with the steps and grips provided on both sides of the fuselage.
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. INTERNAL SEAT /CARGO TIE DOWN FITTINGS Seat attachment fittings in the floor of the cabin may be used to secure cargo when the seats are removed.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. BAGGAGE STORAGE OPTIONAL BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT CARGO RESTRAINT NET Within the baggage compartment, there are 12 Footman loops (tie downs) located around the perimeter of the load bearing panel.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. MAIN ACCESS DOORS & PANELS Various doors and panels are located throughout the fuselage to allow access for maintenance and servicing of the helicopters systems.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. DOORS & WINDOWS PRODUCT DATA JANUARY 2003...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. PARKING AND MOORING Provisions are provided for main and tail rotor blade tiedown and mooring of the helicopter.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. COVERS AND PLUGS Covers for the engine air and oil cooler blower inlets, engine exhausts, and the p i t o t t u b e s a r e i n c l u d e d i n l o o s e equipment.
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. HOISTING, JACKING, AND LEVELING The entire helicopter can be lifted by attaching a hoisting clevis to the eye of the hoisting adapter, and using a suitable hoist that is capable of lifting the entire helicopter.
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. TOWING & GROUND HANDLING Two rings are provided at the forward end of the skids for attachment of a universal T101808-101 tow bar.
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CERTIFICATED FAR PART 36 STAGE 2 EXTERNAL NOISE LEVELS The Bell 430 is certificated as a Stage 2 helicopter as prescribed in FAR Part 36, Subpart H, for gross weights up to and including the maximum takeoff and landing weight of 4091 kilograms (9000 pounds).
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. PRODUCT DATA JANUARY 2003...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. SECTION TWO OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT FACTORY INSTALLED BHTC & VENDOR STC KITS PRODUCT DATA JANUARY 2003...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. PRODUCT DATA JANUARY 2003...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......... 178 ENGINE PARTICLE SEPARATOR......216 AIRFRAME EMERGENCY FLOTATION ....... 179 ENVIRONMENT AUXILIARY FUEL ........
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. INTRODUCTION OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Bell maintains a wide variety of optional kits for the 430. Most of these kits are suitable for installation either at the factory or at the customer's facility.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. EMERGENCY FLOTATION [SKIDS / WHEELS] NO. 222-706-093-XXX/XXY FLOAT NOSE COVERS BOTTLE [ OPTIONAL- SKIDS ONLY]...
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. Each of the float assemblies, two on each side of the helicopter, are stowed deflated and folded in compact packages attached to the airframe. The stowed floats are aerodynamically covered with hard plastic fairings for protection and to minimize drag, and cause no airspeed penalty.
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. The Emergency Float Kits provide a minimum buoyancy (four floats plus watertight tailboom and fuel cells) of 125% of the maximum gross weight in 6 seconds after activation.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. 181.7 LITER [48 U.S.GALLON] AUXILIARY FUEL NO. 222-706-204-XXX [PROVISIONS] NO. 222-706-204-XXY [EQUIPMENT] The auxiliary fuel kit provides an additional 181.7 liters (48 U.S.Gallons) of usable fuel for either the standard skid configuration or the optional wheel landing gear configuration, whenever extended range or increased fuel reserves are required.
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. An auxiliary fuel control panel located on the center pedestal, has a three position switch labeled AUTO, OFF, and ORIDE (override). In the OFF position, the interconnect valve is powered to the closed position.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. HEATED WINDSHIELDS No. 222-706-206-XXX (HEATED) No. 222-706-404-XXX (HEATED BIRDPROOF) The Heated Windshield Kits allows the crew to electrically defog or defrost both windshields.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. RETRACTABLE WHEEL LANDING GEAR NO. 430-705-005-XXX The Retractable Wheel Landing Gear option provides improved ground mobility for the helicopter, when conducting operations on improved surfaces (airport taxiways ,ramps, and aprons), while taxing under power, or while being towed.
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. While the Retractable Wheel Landing gear configuration is described in the Kit Section, it is a PRODUCTION LINE OPTION, and not presently approved for in the field installation.
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. Retraction of the landing gear is accomplished by power provided from Hydraulic System 2 (PC2), which also powers the upper half of the cyclic and collective servoactuators.
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. The landing gear up warning system includes the warning horn pressure differential switch, an auxiliary pitot-static system control panel, and an audio mute control. The...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. COPILOT BRAKES NO. 222-706-014-XXX The Copilot Brakes Kit provides differential braking control of the wheel landing gear at the copilot station when the Dual Control Kit is installed.
THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. HIGH SKID GEAR NO. 430-705-005-XXX "U" "J" STEP STEP The High Skid Gear Kit provides an additional 30 centimeters (12 inches) of ground clearance for the underside of the fuselage.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. EMERGENCY WINDOW AFT PAX R/H & L/H NO. 430-705-722-XXX The Emergency Aft Passenger Exit Window Kit provides two additional paths of emergency egress from the helicopter (the standard cabin door windows are also emergency exits) .
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. RADAR ALTIMETER NO. 430-705-502-XXX[E/M-skids] No. 430-705-502-XXY[E/M-wheels] The Radar Altimeter System provides an absolute altitude display (height above the GROUND) from 0 to 2000 feet.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM BENDIX-KING KLN-90B No. 430-705-503-XXX[Basic SCAS/ATT-E/M INST.] No. 430-705-503-XYY[1 or 2 AFCS/KFC500-4T/EFIS] The Bendix-King KLN-90B is a panel-mounted GPS-based Navigation System with a pilot-updatable database.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER POINTER 4000 No. 430-705-509-XXX The ELT installation provides an automatic locator beacon, which in the event of a crash, sends a radio signal on the internationally assigned VHF and UHF distress frequency.
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The Category A Vne Computer and Warning Audio Kit must be installed and functional for the Bell 430 to conduct Category A Operations [Cat A - Takeoff & Landing]. The kit consists of the Vne Computer, Air Data System, a Variable Vne Airspeed Indicator, and the wiring and equipment necessary to complete the installation.
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FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES CONFIGURATIONS The Bell 430 is FAA certificated for operation under IFR conditions, when equipped with an automatic flight control system / autopilot and the appropriate communication and navigation avionics. Configurations are available for dual pilot operation, with a SINGLE AFCS,either with or without a flight director , or single &...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. DUAL PILOT IFR AFCS SCAS/ATT with E/M Instruments, No Flight Director (lb) (Kg) Single AFCS, SCAS 104.5...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. DUAL PILOT IFR SINGLE AFCS/KFC-500 EFIS (4 Tube) with Flight Director (lb) (Kg) Single AFCS, EFIS (4 Tube) 114.8...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. DUAL PILOT w/SINGLE PILOT IFR Dual AFCS/KFC-500 EFIS (4 Tube) with Flight Director (lb) (Kg) Dual AFCS, EFIS (4 Tube) 137.7...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ELECTRONIC FLIGHT INSTRUMENT SYSTEM ROGERSON KRATOS NEOAV 500H NOTE: DETAILED SYSTEM INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT;...
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. EHSI DISPLAY AND CONTROLS LEGEND Each EFIS unit will interface to one Rate Gyro (RG) unit. Each EFIS unit allows for attitude source inputs from two gyros.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. COMPOSITE MODE DISPLAY AND CONTROLS LEGEND EFS 40 EADI / EHSI FEATURES The EFS 40 displays are an integral part of the KFC-500 System, and provide the pilot...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. DUAL PILOT IFR with BASIC SCAS/ATT with E/M Instruments -No Flight Director System Components T h e B a s i c D u a l P i l o t I F R f a c t o r y...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. DUAL PILOT IFR with Single AFCS/KFC500 EFS-40 (FOUR TUBE) with Flight Director T h e D u a l P i l o t I F R w i t h S i n g l e A F C S /...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. SINGLE PILOT & DUAL PILOT IFR with Dual AFCS/KFC500 with EFS-40 (FOUR TUBE) with Flight Director The Single &...
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THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. COPILOT INSTRUMENTS The Bell 430 is certified and equipped for single pilot operation in it's standard configuration. Instruments for a second pilot may be added to the left side of the instrument panel by the addition of the C o p i l o t I n s t r u m e n t K i t .
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. STANDBY ATTITUDE INDICATOR The Standby Attitude Indicator is a backup attitude indicator with a self-contained, electrically isolated, DC electric powered gyro.
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"feel". Provisions are incorporated in all Bell 430 airframes to accept the dual control kit, and they may be added or removed as required. If the dual controls are installed, however, the copilot instrument kit must also be installed.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. COPILOT INTERCOM SYSTEM The Copilot Intercom System provides the copilot or forward passenger the same radio transmit and receive functions as the pilot, as well as the same radio monitoring capability.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. KING GOLD CROWN III PROVISIONS The wiring provision kit for King Gold Crown III equipment provides a standard harness assembly which will accommodate all the factory option King communication and navigation avionics, instruments and displays.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. NO.2 VHF-AM COMMUNICATION TRANSCEIVER The VHF-AM communications transceiver No. 2, King KTR-908, is a lightweight airborne radio providing two-way, amplitude-modulated communications within the frequency range of 118.0 to 135.975 MHz.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. NO.1 NAV/ILS/MARKER BEACON RECEIVER NO.2 NAV/ILS/COURSE DEVIATION INDICATOR The No. 1 NAV / ILS Marker Beacon Receiver, King KNR-634, is a navigational receiver...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. AUTOMATIC DIRECTION FINDER The Automatic Direction Finder (ADF), King KDF-806, supplies magnetic bearing information on the tuned station to the bearing pointer of the HSI. It also provides ADF audio to the Intercommunication System (ICS) headset when the ADF switch is in the ON position.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. DISTANCE MEASURING EQUIPMENT The Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), King KDM-706, works in conjunction with the NAV 1 and NAV 2 receivers, to display the range to station in nautical miles, the course rate (ground speed along a direct bearing) to station in knots, and the time to station in minutes, for VOR / DME navigation transmitters.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. TRANSPONDER [MODE S] & ENCODING ALTIMETER The Air Traffic Control Transponder (Mode S), King MST- 67A, with Encoding Altimeter,...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. PARTICLE SEPARATOR NO. 230-706-501-XXX The particle separator engine air induction system provides protection of the engine against the ingestion of sand, dirt, and other foreign debris, with a minimum loss of engine power.
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. The particle separator has a tested efficiency of 85% by weight for standard size AC coarse particles (27 micron nominal). Due to the inertial (centrifugal) action of the tubes, the separator is more efficient for particles larger than 27 microns, and less efficient for particles which are smaller.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM [HEATED & REFRIGERATED AIR] NO. 222-706-018-XXX The Environmental Control System (ECS) provides a comfortable environment for the pilot and passengers when operating the helicopter under severe climatic conditions.
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. The nominal heating capacity of the ECU is 37,500 BTUs per hour. In it's cooling mode the ECU capacity is 16,000 BTUs per hour for standard HOT / WET day conditions (39°C[103°F] with 130 grains of H...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. SNOW BAFFLES NO. 230-706-502-XXX The snow baffle kit, when installed alone or with the particle separator kit, permits operations in falling or blowing snow.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. EXTERNAL LIFE RAFT [WITH DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM] NO. 430-705-006-XXX The External Life Raft Kit [with deployment system] provides secure stowage of for 10-place life raft without reducing the interior volume of the passenger cabin.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. LITTER DOOR No. 430-705-020-XXX LITTER DOOR 54 INCHES [1.37 METERS] WIDE ACCESS The standard left and right cabin doors open to an unobstructed area of 3 feet, 92 centimeters, wide by 4 feet, 122 centimeters, high.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. SECOND LANDING LIGHT NO. 430-706-002-XXX The second landing light is a single, high intensity , 450 watt, wide-beam, retractable light located in the lower part of the fuselage.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. RESCUE HOIST NO.430-706-005-XXX[PROVISIONS] NO.430-706-005-XXY[EQUIPMENT] NO.430-706-008-XXX[SKID GUARD] The Hoist Kit is designed for Class B external loads, and consists of a 600 pounds (272.2 kilograms) hoist assembly, junction box, pendant assembly, mounting structure,...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. CREWMEMBER'S CONTROL PENDANT PILOT'S CYCLIC HOIST CONTROL Operating procedures and limitations are found in the FAA Approved Rororcraft Flight PEDESTAL HOILS CONTROL PANELS Manual Supplement BHT-430-FMS-31 .
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. CARGO HOOK NO. 222-706-905-XXX [PROVISIONS] NO. 222-706-904-XXX [EQUIPMENT] The Cargo Hook Kit provides the capability for external load operations. The maximum approved cargo hook load is 1270 kilograms (2800 pounds), with a maximum external gross weight limit (combination of rotorcraft and load) of 4218 kilograms (9300 pounds).
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THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. The cargo hook arm switch, located on the pedestal, is a two position ON OFF switch with a guarded cover. When armed, the IIDS W/C/A window displays the message C/H ARM, and the CARGO RELEASE switch on the cyclic may be used to disengage the cargo load.
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Each cutter is equipped with a high tensile steel cutting blade. The FAA/PMA approved kit may be installed at the factory or at any approved Bell 430 airframe service facility. The approximate increase in empty weight with the kit installed is 10.4 kilograms (23 pounds).
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER LORAL A100 No. 430-705-004-XXX The requirement for a Cockpit Voice Recorded is defined by the helicopter seating configuration and the type of operation (Part 135;...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. EIGHT PLACE UTILITY SEATING No.230-705-700-XXX The Eight Place UTILITY Seating Kit provides two rows of fabric upholstered seats for three passengers each (6 passengers total) in the main cabin, which face each other in the traditional club car arrangment.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. SEVEN PLACE CORPORATE SEATING w/ BLANK FOR OPTIONS No.230-705-700-XYY The Seven Place CORPORATE Seating Kit provides two rows of richly upholstered, deeply bolstered seats for two and three passengers (5 passengers total) in the main cabin, which face each other in the traditional club car configuration.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. EIGHT PLACE CORPORATE SEATING No.230-705-700-XYY The Eight Place CORPORATE Seating Kit provides two rows of richly upholstered, deeply bolstered seats for three passengers each (6 passengers total), which face each other in the traditional club car arrangment.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. NINE PLACE UTILITY SEATING No.230-705-720-XXX [w/o Folding Backs] No.230-705-725-XXX [w/ Folding Backs] The Nine Place UTILITY Seating Kit provides seven fabric covered high-backed energy...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. TEN PLACE UTILITY SEATING No.230-705-730-XXX [w/ Folding Backs] The Ten Place UTILITY Seating Kit provides eight fabric covered high-backed energy...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ELEVEN PLACE UTILITY SEATING No.430-705-003-XXX [w/ Folding Backs] The Eleven Place UTILITY Seating Kit provides nine fabric covered high-backed energy...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. STANDARD SOUNDPROOFING NO. 430-706-022-XXX [MAIN CABIN] NO. 430-706-022-XXY [w/o AUX FUEL] NO. 430-706-022-XXZ [w/ AUX FUEL] The Standard Soundproofing Kit reduces the noise entering the cabin from the engine and transmission compartments.
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Soundproofing. Selection of an interior floor plan, and viewing of available choices for interior styles, and material and color samples may be made through consultation with your authorized Bell Helicopter Textron Sales Representative. The approximate increase in empty weight when the kit is installed is 4.7 kilograms (10.3 pounds).
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. CORPORATE SOUNDPROOFING NO. 430-706-021-XXX [MAIN CABIN] NO. 430-706-021-XXY [w/o AUX FUEL] NO. 430-706-021-XXZ [w/ AUX FUEL] The Corporate Soundproofing Kit reduces the noise entering the cabin from the engine and transmission compartments.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. HIGH VISIBILITY MAIN ROTOR BLADES No. 430-015-001-XXX The High Visibility Main Rotor Blade Paint Option provides increased safety when operating in congested airspace.
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Customer desired equipment which is not available as a factory installed kit may be added to the Bell 430 through customizing . Bell Helicopter maintains an in house customizing capability to meet the needs of the most demanding operator. A wide selection of additional aircraft equipment and avionics items are available to enhance the operational effectiveness of your 430, to include;...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. SPECIAL TRIM PACKAGES [PRECIOUS METAL PLATING FOR FITTINGS] SLIDING PASSENGER CABIN DOOR (LH) & SPECTROLAB SX-5 STARBURST® SEARCHLIGHT...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. RETRACTABLE PASSENGER STEPS SPECIAL PURPOSE WINDOWS [EXP; 3 PANEL CAMERA WINDOW] HOSPITAL BASED EMS INTERIOR SYSTEMS ELECTRONIC NEWS &...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. COMPLETION CENTERS AIR METHODS CORPORATION HAS CORP 7301 S. PEORIA ST. TEXAS OFFICE (SALES) DENVER/CENTENNIAL AIRPORT...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. PRODUCT DATA JANUARY 2003...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. SECTION THREE DIMENSIONS, DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS AND WEIGHTS PRODUCT DATA JANUARY 2003...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. PRODUCT DATA JANUARY 2003...
THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. CONTENTS EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS SKID GEAR ..................246 RETRACTABLE WHEELS..............247 HELIPORT LOADING DATA ..............248 INTERIOR DIMENSIONS ...............
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS [ SKID GEAR] feet (meters) DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE [DIMENSIONS ARE ROUNDED TO THE NEXT HIGHEST TENTH FOOT(METER)]...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS [RETRACTABLE WHEELS] feet (meters) DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE [DIMENSIONS ARE ROUNDED TO THE NEXT HIGHEST TENTH FOOT(METER)]...
THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. HELIPORT LOADING DATA SKID GEAR STATIC LOADING 8 INCHES 203 MILIMETERS LENGTH 4 INCHES 102 MILIMETERS...
THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. INTERIOR DIMENSIONS PRODUCT DATA JANUARY 2003...
THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. DOOR DIMENSIONS PRODUCT DATA JANUARY 2003...
THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. INTERNAL VOLUMES O.40M (14.2FT NOSE 1.87M (65.9FT CREW COMPARTMENT 3.9 M (139 FT CABIN-SEAT TO ROOF...
THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. STATION DIAGRAM [SKID GEAR] PRODUCT DATA JANUARY 2003...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. STATION DIAGRAM [SKID GEAR] PRODUCT DATA JANUARY 2003...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. STATION DIAGRAM [RETRACTABLE WHEELS] PRODUCT DATA JANUARY 2003...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. STATION DIAGRAM [RETRACTABLE WHEELS] PRODUCT DATA JANUARY 2003...
THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS METRIC ENGLISH MAIN ROTOR Number of Blades Diameter 12.8 meters 42 feet Chord 36.1 centimeters...
THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. METRIC ENGLISH SEATING Crew Passengers FUEL CAPACITY (USABLE) Skid Gear 935 liters 247 US gallons...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. SPECIFICATION SUMMARY (ENGLISH) - SKID GEAR (Serial No. 49088 & Subsequent) WEIGHTS Standard Configuration Weight (Note 1)
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. SPECIFICATION SUMMARY (METRIC) - SKID GEAR (Serial No. 49088 & Subsequent) WEIGHTS Standard Configuration Weight (Note 1)
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. SPECIFICATION SUMMARY (ENGLISH) - WHEEL GEAR (Serial No. 49088 & Subsequent) WEIGHTS Standard Configuration Weight (Note 1)
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. SPECIFICATION SUMMARY (METRIC) - WHEEL GEAR (Serial No. 49088 & Subsequent) WEIGHTS Standard Configuration Weight (Note 1)
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Part Number Kit Description Wt (lbs) Wt (Kg) Notes AIRFRAME EMERGENCY FLOATS ( WHEELS), BOTTLE IN BAG CMPT.
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (continued) Part Number Kit Description Wt (lbs) Wt (Kg) Notes INTERIOR (continued) 36.3 (7...
OF THIS BOOK. INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES CONFIGURATIONS The Bell 430 is FAA Certificated for IFR operation when equipped as specified in the Factory IFR Configurations listed below; D UA L P I L OT I F R ( w i t h B a s i c S C A S / AT T ) - N o F l i g h t D i r e c t o r - Electromechanical Instruments (No EFIS) DUAL PILOT IFR &...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. INDEX ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF FEATURES AND BENEFITS AUTOMA TIC ENGINE LOAD SHARING SYMBOLS SYSTEM 2 MIN OEI 67...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. CARGO TIE DOWN FITTINGS 165 CONTINUOUS FUNCTIONAL CHECK 106 CATEGORY A OPERA TIONS 223 COPILOT BRAKES 189...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. DUAL STATIC PORTS 41 ENGINE FIRE BOTTLE 113 DZUS FASTENERS 159, 160 ENGINE FUEL PUMP 109...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. FIREWALL INSTALLA TION 111 FUNCTION KEYS 50 FIREWALL SHIELD 98 FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY 153 FIRST AID KIT 26...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. ICS CONTROL PANEL LABEL IDLE STOP RELEASE 35 LANDING GEAR 162 IGNITION & STARTING 93...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. MAXIMUM FLOOR LOAD 165 MAXIMUM FLOW RATE 123 PANELS 167 MEASURED GAS TEMPERA TURE PARKING AND MOORING 169...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. SINGLE PILOT OPERATION 14 SKID LANDING GEAR 11, 155, 162 RADAR ALTIMETER 192 SKID TUBES...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. SYSTEM AREA WARNING/CAUTION TRIPLE TACHOMETER 53 INDICATIONS 61 TRIPLE TORQUE DISPLA Y 53 SYSTEM BUILT IN TEST 106...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. WINGTIP FLOAT (PACKED) 181 WIRE STRIKE PROTECTION SYSTEM® 228 WORK PLATFORMS 155, 164 XMSN CHP 64...
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THIS IS AN UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MAY HAVE BEEN SUPERCEDED. THE MOST CURRENT DOCUMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON REPRESENTATIVE. P.O. Box 482, Fort Worth, Texas 76101, Phone: (817) 280-2800, Fax: (817) 278-2800 www.bellhelicopter.textron.com BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON DIVISION OF TEXTRON CANADA LTD.