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ENSTROM 480B OPERATOR'S MANUAL
HELICOPTER SERIAL NO.
HELICOPTER REGISTRATION NO.
THIS SUPPLEMENT MUST BE CARRIED IN THE
HELICOPTER AT ALL TIMES IF EQUIPPED WITH THE
RA-4500 RADAR ALTIMETER. CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, AND
4 ARE FAA APPROVED.
FAA APPROVED BY:
FAA APPROVAL DATE:
The information contained herein is proprietary to The Enstrom Helicopter
Corporation and shall not be reproduced or disclosed in whole or in part
for any PURPOSE except when such user possesses direct, written
authorization from Enstrom Helicopter Corporation.
This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution. Refer to the Optional Equipment
Supplement Publications Status link under the Technical Support Page of the Enstrom Helicopter website for the current revision
FAA APPROVED
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
SUPPLEMENT
RA-4500 RADAR ALTIMETER
REPORT NO. 28-AC-071
TIMOTHY P. SMYTH, MANAGER
CHICAGO AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION OFFICE
CENTRAL REGION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
PROPRIETARY
level of this Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement.
AND
* * * * *
* * * * *
Oct 20/15

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  • Page 1 HELICOPTER REGISTRATION NO. * * * * * THIS SUPPLEMENT MUST BE CARRIED IN THE HELICOPTER AT ALL TIMES IF EQUIPPED WITH THE RA-4500 RADAR ALTIMETER. CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 ARE FAA APPROVED. FAA APPROVED BY: TIMOTHY P. SMYTH, MANAGER...
  • Page 2 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Report No. 28-AC-071 Oct 20/15 This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution. Refer to the Optional Equipment Supplement Publications Status link under the Technical Support Page of the Enstrom Helicopter website for the current revision level of this Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement.
  • Page 3 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480B RFM SUPPLEMENT LOG OF REVISIONS Rev. Date FAA Approved Mar 28/16 R. D. McElroy Approved by the Manager, Southwest Flight Test Section, AIR-713 Federal Aviation Administration Ft. Worth, TX Rev. 1 Report No. 28-AC-071 Mar 16/18 This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution.
  • Page 4 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480B RFM SUPPLEMENT EASA LOG OF REVISIONS FAA Approval Rev. Date EASA Approved on Behalf of EASA Rev. 1 Report No. 28-AC-071 Mar 16/18 This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution. Refer to the Optional Equipment Supplement Publications Status link under the Technical Support Page of the Enstrom Helicopter website for the current revision level of this Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480B RFM SUPPLEMENT ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT RA-4500 RADAR ALTIMETER TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER DESCRIPTION PAGE Supplement Cover Page Log of Revisions ..........i EASA Log of Revisions ....... ii Table of Contents........iii List of Figures ...........

  • Page 6: List Of Figures

    UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480B RFM SUPPLEMENT ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT RA-4500 RADAR ALTIMETER LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE DESCRIPTION PAGE RA-4500 System Interface ......7-2 RAD-40 Display Panel ......7-2 LIST OF TABLES TABLE DESCRIPTION PAGE Intro-1 List of Abbreviations ...... INTRO-2 Approved Software Version .....1-1...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480B RFM SUPPLEMENT LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES PAGE DATE Mar 16/18 Mar 16/18 Mar 16/18 Oct 20/15 Mar 16/18 Oct 20/15 INTRO-1 Oct 20/15 INTRO-2 Oct 20/15 Oct 20/15 Oct 20/15 Oct 20/15 Oct 20/15 Oct 20/15 Oct 20/15...

  • Page 8: Report No. 28-Ac-071 Oct

    UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480B RFM SUPPLEMENT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Report No. 28-AC-071 Oct 20/15 This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution. Refer to the Optional Equipment Supplement Publications Status link under the Technical Support Page of the Enstrom Helicopter website for the current revision level of this Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement.

  • Page 9: General

    INTRO-1 INTRODUCTION Intro-1. General This supplement contains the operating instructions, procedures, and limitations for the RA-4500 Radar Altimeter. The supplement is divided into two basic parts, the FAA approved RFM Supplement and Supplemental Data provided by the Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom).
  • Page 10 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED INTRO-2 ENSTROM 480B RFM SUPPLEMENT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Report No. 28-AC-071 Oct 20/15 This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution. Refer to the Optional Equipment Supplement Publications Status link under the Technical Support Page of the Enstrom Helicopter website for the current revision level of this Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement.

  • Page 11: Software Version

    1-2. Software Version The system must utilize the approved software version listed in Table 1-1. Table 1-1. Approved Software Version Approved Software Version Component (or later FAA approved version) RA-4500 300A RAD-40 0200 FAA Approved: Mar 28/16 Report No. 28-AC-071 Oct 20/15 This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution.
  • Page 12 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480B RFM SUPPLEMENT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK FAA Approved: Mar 28/16 Report No. 28-AC-071 Oct 20/15 This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution. Refer to the Optional Equipment Supplement Publications Status link under the Technical Support Page of the Enstrom Helicopter website for the current revision level of this Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement.
  • Page 13 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480B RFM SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 2. NORMAL PROCEDURES 2-1. General Refer to the basic RFM 2-2. Starting Engine (ref. basic RFM paragraph 2-19) 1. Check that the RAD-40 switch is set to ON. 2. After avionics master switch ON, check the RAD-40 status display sequence as follows: a.
  • Page 14 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480B RFM SUPPLEMENT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK FAA Approved: Mar 28/16 Report No. 28-AC-071 Oct 20/15 This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution. Refer to the Optional Equipment Supplement Publications Status link under the Technical Support Page of the Enstrom Helicopter website for the current revision level of this Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement.

  • Page 15: Abnormal Procedures

    UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480B RFM SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 3. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3-1. General Refer to the basic RFM. 3-2. Abnormal Procedures 1. Four dashes in the altitude field are displayed if the altimeter cannot guarantee the validity of the altitude. If this occurs below 2,500 feet AGL: a.
  • Page 16 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480B RFM SUPPLEMENT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK FAA Approved: Mar 28/16 Report No. 28-AC-071 Oct 20/15 This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution. Refer to the Optional Equipment Supplement Publications Status link under the Technical Support Page of the Enstrom Helicopter website for the current revision level of this Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement.
  • Page 17 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480B RFM SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 4. PERFORMANCE DATA 4-1. General Refer to the basic RFM. FAA Approved: Mar 28/16 Report No. 28-AC-071 Oct 20/15 This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution. Refer to the Optional Equipment Supplement Publications Status link under the Technical Support Page of the Enstrom Helicopter website for the current revision level of this Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement.
  • Page 18 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480B RFM SUPPLEMENT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK FAA Approved: Mar 28/16 Report No. 28-AC-071 Oct 20/15 This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution. Refer to the Optional Equipment Supplement Publications Status link under the Technical Support Page of the Enstrom Helicopter website for the current revision level of this Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement.
  • Page 19 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480B RFM SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 6. WEIGHT/BALANCE AND LOADING 6-1. General Refer to the basic RFM. Report No. 28-AC-071 Oct 20/15 This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution. Refer to the Optional Equipment Supplement Publications Status link under the Technical Support Page of the Enstrom Helicopter website for the current revision level of this Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement.
  • Page 20 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480B RFM SUPPLEMENT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Report No. 28-AC-071 Oct 20/15 This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution. Refer to the Optional Equipment Supplement Publications Status link under the Technical Support Page of the Enstrom Helicopter website for the current revision level of this Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement.

  • Page 21: Description

    4. The RA-4500 radar altimeter system is powered by the aircraft electrical system and is protected by a 3 amp circuit breaker (RA) located on the lower left side of the circuit breaker panel.
  • Page 22 (RAD-40) Tone Generator (if equipped) ANTENNA ANTENNA Audio Panel/ VOX/ICS Figure 7-1. RA-4500 System Interface Table 7-1. Altitude Display Sensitivity Altitude AGL Shown to Nearest -99 to 120 feet 1 foot 120 to 200 feet 2 feet 200 to 500 feet...

  • Page 23: Power-On

    UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480B RFM SUPPLEMENT 7-2. Power On 1. After power on, the RAD-40 performs a set of self-tests and a display test. The RAD-40 software version will display for approximately 3 seconds during the self-test. The RAD-40 will then display the altitude information.
  • Page 24 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480B RFM SUPPLEMENT c. Above 2,500 feet AGL, the unit may unlock and attempt to relock causing erratic altitude output. d. Rapid Descent - The radar system provides normal operation at a descent rate of 1,500 feet per minute or less below 2,000 feet AGL.
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