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ENSTROM 480 AND 480B OPERATOR'S MANUAL
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
POWERLINE DETECTION SYSTEM
HELICOPTER SERIAL NO.
HELICOPTER REGISTRATION NO.
THIS
SUPPLEMENT
HELICOPTER AT ALL TIMES IF EQUIPPED WITH THE
SAFE
FLIGHT®
CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 ARE FAA APPROVED.
FAA APPROVED BY:
FAA APPROVAL DATE:
THE 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
AND
FAA APPROVED
SAFE FLIGHT®
* * * * *
REPORT NO. 28-AC-042
* * * * *
MUST
POWERLINE
CHARLES L. SMALLEY, MANAGER
CHICAGO AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION OFFICE
CENTRAL REGION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
2209 22
MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN 49858-3515
level of this Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement.
BE
CARRIED
DETECTION
MARCH 11, 2011
STREET
ND
IN
THE
SYSTEM.
Feb 24/11

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  • Page 1 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480 AND 480B OPERATOR’S MANUAL FAA APPROVED ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT SAFE FLIGHT® POWERLINE DETECTION SYSTEM * * * * * REPORT NO. 28-AC-042 HELICOPTER SERIAL NO. HELICOPTER REGISTRATION NO. * * * * *...
  • Page 2 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 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: Log Of Revisions

    UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480/480B RFM SUPPLEMENT LOG OF REVISIONS Rev. Date FAA Approved Original Mar 11/11 APPROVED FOR THE MANAGER CHICAGO AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION OFFICE CENTRAL REGION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Report No. 28-AC-042 Feb 24/11 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 4 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480/480B RFM SUPPLEMENT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Feb 24/11 Report No. 28-AC-042 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 480/480B RFM SUPPLEMENT ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT POWERLINE DETECTION SYSTEM TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER DESCRIPTION PAGE Supplement Cover Page Log of Revisions ......... i Table of Contents ........iii List of Effective Pages ....... v INTRODUCTION ......
  • Page 6 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480/480B RFM SUPPLEMENT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Report No. 28-AC-042 Feb 24/11 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 7: List Of Effective Pages

    UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480/480B RFM SUPPLEMENT LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES PAGE DATE PAGE DATE Feb 24/11 Feb 24/11 Feb 24/11 Feb 24/11 Feb 24/11 Feb 24/11 INTRO-1 Feb 24/11 INTRO-2 Feb 24/11 Feb 24/11 Feb 24/11 Feb 24/11 Feb 24/11 Feb 24/11...
  • Page 8 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480/480B RFM SUPPLEMENT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Feb 24/11 Report No. 28-AC-042 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: Introduction

    Corporation (Enstrom). Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 make up the FAA approved RFM Supplement. It is required by Federal Regulations that this supplement be carried in the helicopter at all times if the Powerline Detection System is installed. For additional information regarding the supplement format and text emphasis or definitions, refer to the basic flight manual.
  • Page 10 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED INTRO-2 ENSTROM 480/480B RFM SUPPLEMENT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Feb 24/11 Report No. 28-AC-042 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: Operating Limitations

    1-2. Marking and Placard The following placard is required to be installed in the aircraft, adjacent to the Powerline Detection System: WARNING: THE PDS IS A PILOT AID ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS A...
  • Page 12 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480/480B RFM SUPPLEMENT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK FAA Approved: Mar 11/11 Feb 24/11 Report No. 28-AC-042 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: Normal Procedures

    Place the PDS TEST switch on the instrument panel to TEST. The audio warning will activate. The visual warning light will activate on the front panel of the Powerline Detector. Push the WARN/MUTE annunciator switch on the Powerline Detector to activate the mute function disabling the audio warning.
  • Page 14 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480/480B RFM SUPPLEMENT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK FAA Approved: Mar 11/11 Report No. 28-AC-042 Feb 24/11 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: 3-1. Emergency Procedures

    CHAPTER 3. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3-1. Emergency Procedures Refer to the basic RFM. 3-2. Abnormal Procedures Loss of power to the Powerline Detection System will disable the unit. Fly the aircraft normally without the system operational. If the Powerline Detection System fails with an...
  • Page 16 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480/480B RFM SUPPLEMENT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK FAA Approved: Mar 11/11 Report No. 28-AC-042 Feb 24/11 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: Performance Data

    UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480/480B RFM SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 4. PERFORMANCE DATA 4-1. General Refer to the basic RFM. FAA Approved: Mar 11/11 Report No. 28-AC-042 Feb 24/11 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 480/480B RFM SUPPLEMENT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK FAA Approved: Mar 11/11 Report No. 28-AC-042 Feb 24/11 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: Weight/Balance And Loading

    Chapter 6 of the basic flight manual using the information provided in Table 6-1. Table 6-1. Weight and Balance Information Weight Moment Equipment (lbs) (in) (in-lbs) Powerline Detector 0.80 71.64 57.3 Antenna 0.33 297.09 98.0 Antenna Coupler 0.25...
  • Page 20 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480/480B RFM SUPPLEMENT INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Report No. 28-AC-042 Feb 24/11 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: Helicopter And Systems Description And Operation

    UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480/480B RFM SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 7. HELICOPTER AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 7-1. General 1. The PDS warns the pilot by means of audio and visual warnings whenever a powered transmission line is detected. It accomplishes this by sensing the electric field that is emitted from active power lines.
  • Page 22 3. The PDS is comprised of a panel mounted Powerline Detector, an antenna, antenna coupler, and associated wiring. The system is powered by 28 VDC through the PDS (1 Amp) circuit breaker.
  • Page 23 UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ENSTROM 480/480B RFM SUPPLEMENT   Figure 7-1. PDS Display Report No. 28-AC-042 Feb 24/11 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.
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