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PUBLICATION NO. CSP-C-1
PILOT'S FLIGHT MANUAL
CONTAINING THE
FAA APPROVED ROTOCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL FOR
SCHWEIZER S300C™
HELICOPTER MODEL 269C
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jim parham
May 5, 2025

how much pressure used too apply nitrogrn too struits on 269 hughes a model how too know when full

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Mr. Anderson
May 18, 2025

The recommended pressure for applying nitrogen to the struts on the Schweizer S300C 269C model is 60 to 90 PSIG, as indicated by the green arc on the instrument. The struts are considered full when the pressure is within this green arc range.

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Manfred Bialon
March 30, 2025

Need weight and balance sheet

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Mr. Anderson
March 30, 2025

The weight and balance sheet for the Schweizer S300C 269C includes:

- Flight Manual: 1.0 lb at 48.0 in longitudinal arm (moment = 48)
- Unusable Fuel: 3.0 lb at 108.5 in longitudinal arm (moment = 325), lateral arm +17.4 in (moment = +52)
- Total Weight: 4.0 lb
- Total Longitudinal Moment: 373 in-lb
- Total Longitudinal Arm: 93.3 in (average)
- Total Lateral Moment: +52 in-lb
- Total Lateral Arm: +13 in (average)

Note: Unusable fuel for a 30-gallon tank is 0.2 gallons at either 108.5 inches or 107 inches depending on aircraft serial number. The sample is based on a 33-gallon fuel tank configuration. Ground handling wheel parts (if removable) are not included in the empty weight.

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Manfred Bialon
March 5, 2025

How can I get a copy of weight and balance

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Mr. Anderson
March 5, 2025

You can obtain a copy of the weight and balance for the Schweizer S300C 269C from the Pilot’s Flight Manual for the aircraft. This manual includes weight and balance data, load limits, and balance criteria. Additionally, flight planning applications like the Gyronimo Performance Pad Pro for the S-300C can calculate weight and balance and generate a professional load manifest.

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  • Page 1 This document, or an embodiment of it in any media, discloses information which is proprietary, is the property of Schweizer RSG, LLC.; is an unpublished work protected under applicable copyright laws, and is delivered on the express condition that it is not to be used, disclosed, reproduced, in whole or in part (including reproduction as a erivative work), or used for manufacture for anyone other than Schweizer RSG, LLC.
  • Page 2 Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter This page is in ten tion ally left blank. Reissued: 6 Jan 2019 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Section Title Page GENERAL Introduction ....Scope ..... . Organization .

  • Page 4: Title Page

    Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter Section Title Page Transmission Warning/Caution Indicators Fuel Low, Caution Indicator ..Clutch Warning Light ..Tail Rotor Failure ... . 3-10 Engine Idle at Altitude .
  • Page 5 Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Section Title Page PERFORMANCE DATA (FAA APPROVED) Performance Data ... . WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA Introduction ....Weight and Balance Characteristics .

  • Page 6: Performance Data

    Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter Section Title Page VIII ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS AND PERFORMANCE DATA OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SUPPLEMENTS General Information ... Listing - Optional Equipment..Compatibility - Combined Optional Equipment .

  • Page 7: General

    Model 269C Helicopter Pilot’s Flight Manual PAGE NUMBER AND DATE SUMMARY FOR NON FAA APPROVED DATA (con’t) Section Page Number/Title Date Fi ....... 16 Jan 2019 Fii thru Fvi .
  • Page 8 Pilot’s Flight Manual Model 269C-1 Helicopter PAGE NUMBER AND DATE SUMMARY FOR NON FAA APPROVED DATA (con’t) Section Page Number/Title Date OPTIONAL 9-i thru 9-22 ......16 Jan 2019 EQUIP- MENT...
  • Page 9 : 16 January 2019 Acting Manager, Southwest Flight Test Section Federal Aviation Administration Fort Worth, TX 19 March 2019 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 10 Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter This page is in ten tion ally left blank. Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 11 SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual PI LOTS AND OP ER A TORS OF 269C HE LI COP TERS - HAVE YOU BRIEFED YOUR PAS SEN GERS? BE ALERT ... DON’T FORGET THE BA SIC RULES OF SAFETY! RE MIND YOUR PAS SEN GERS OF THE FOL LOWING, ES PE CIALLY IF THEY ARE NOT FA MILIAR WITH HE LI COP TERS.
  • Page 12 SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter This page is in ten tion ally left blank. Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 13 SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual IM POR TANT THE FAA AP PROVED RO TOR CRAFT FLIGHT MAN UAL CON TAINED IN SEC TIONS II - LIM I - TA TIONS, III - EMER GENCY AND MAL FUNC -...
  • Page 14 Model 269C Helicopter GEN ERAL WARNING Operating the aircraft in configurations not authorized by Schweizer RSG, LLC. or failure to com ply with the limitations and procedures in this Flight Manual, may result in dam age to equipment, personal in jury or loss of life.
  • Page 20 SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter This page is in ten tion ally left blank. Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 viii.4 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 21 SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual LOG OF PAGES To FAA Ap proved RO TOR CRAFT FLIGHT MAN UAL For Model 269C The Log of Pages lists in di vid ual pages by sec tion, page num ber or ti tle, and date;...
  • Page 22 SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter Page Number / Title Date Section 2-11 ....16 Jan 2019 Limitations 2-12 ....
  • Page 23 SCHWEIZER Model 269 Helicopter Pilot’s Flight Manual Section Page Number/Title Page 16 Jan 2019 4-13 ......
  • Page 24 SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter This page is in ten tion ally left blank. Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.

  • Page 25: Introduction

    Gen eral SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pi lot's Flight Man ual Sec tion I GEN ERAL IN DEX Paragraph Title Page In tro duc tion ....
  • Page 26 General SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter This page is in ten tion ally left blank. Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 1-ii This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.

  • Page 27: Introduction

    General SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Sec tion I GEN ERAL IN TRO DUC TION The Pi lot’s Flight Man ual has been pre pared to pro vide the pi lot with in for ma tion nec es sary to ac com plish the in tended mis sion with the max i mum amount of safety and econ omy pos si ble.
  • Page 28 General SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual SEC TION III EMER GENCY AND MAL FUNC TION PRO CE DURES (FAA AP PROVED) Each type of nor mally ex pected prob lem en coun tered in flight is de fined and the pro ce dures nec es sary to cope with or al le vi ate the sit u a tion are given.
  • Page 29 General SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual SEC TION VIII AD DI TIONAL OP ER A TIONS AND PER FOR - MANCE DATA Sec tion V pro vides all ba sic data re quired and ap proved by the FAA.

  • Page 30: Method Of Presentation

    General SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter METHOD OF PRE SEN TA TION Gen eral in for ma tion in the var i ous sec tions is pre sented in nar ra tive form. Other in for ma tion is given in step by step pro ce dures, graphs, charts or tab u lar form.

  • Page 31: Helicopter Certification

    The FAA model des ig na tion is Model 269C. The flight plan des ig na tor is H269. The commercial desig nation is Schweizer S-300C. Cer tif i ca tion for the air frame and en gine has been ac com plished in ac -...

  • Page 32: Design And Construction Description

    General SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter DESIGN AND CON STRUC TION DE SCRIP TION The S-300C he li cop ter has a three bladed, fully ar tic u lated sin gle main ro tor sys tem. A two bladed tail ro tor is used for torque re ac tion and di - rec tional con trol.
  • Page 33 General SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual seats, in stru ment panel and other fur nish ings. The can opy and door trans par ent ar eas are of cast acrylic ma te rial. An air foil which mod i - fies the air flow around the cabin, ex tends above and across the can opy up per wind shield sec tion.
  • Page 34 General SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter The land ing gear is the skid type and is nonretractable. Fore and aft cross beams at tach to the un der side of the cen ter frame sec tion and pro - vide for at tach ment of struts and oleo-type, shock-ab sorb ing damp ers.

  • Page 35: General Dimensional Data

    General SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual The one-piece tail ro tor drive shaft re quires no in ter me di ate cou plings or bear ings. Ex ces sive os cil la tion of the drive shaft dur ing ac cel er a - tion and de cel er a tion of the drive sys tem is sup pressed by the drive shaft damper, lo cated near the cen ter of the tailboom.
  • Page 36 General SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter Air foil Data Eng lish Met ric Main Ro tor Di am e ter 26.83 feet 8.178 m Blade chord 6.75 inches(con stant) 171.5 mm Air foil NACA 0015 Blade twist -8°39’...
  • Page 37 General SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Eng lish Met ric Di men sions Length Max i mum, ro tor blades 30.83 feet 9.397 m turn ing Max i mum, main ro tor blades at rest, one trail ing 24 feet 7.315 m...
  • Page 38 General SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter Eng lish Met ric Ro tor Blade Pitch Dis place ments Main ro tor blade Col lec tive pitch full down (3/4 ra dius) 2.5° ± 1.5° Col lec tive pitch travel 12°...
  • Page 39 General Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Fig ure 1-1. 269C r - Prin p i c al 1-13 Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 40 General SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter Ta ble 1-1. Per for mance at 1900-pound (862-kg) and 2050-pound (930-kg) Gross Weight 1900 Pounds 2050 Pounds Item English Metric English Metric Maximum cruise speed, *SL, 84 knots 158 KmH 79 knots...
  • Page 41 General SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 1-2. Per for mance at 1700-pound (771-kg) Gross Weight Units Item English Metric Maximum cruise speed, *SL, True 86 knots 159 KmH Airspeed (99 mph) Maximum cruise speed, 4000 ft, True...

  • Page 42: Conversion Tables - Mph/K/Kmh

    General SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter CON VER SION TA BLES - KT/MPH/KmH Speeds shown are straight math e mat i cal con ver sions of In ter na tional Knots (K) to U.S. Miles per Hour (MPH) to Ki lo me ters per Hour (KmH) rounded to the near est whole num ber.
  • Page 43 General SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 2. Tem per a ture - F/C F = 9/5 C + 32 = 1.8 (C + 17.8) C = 5/9 (F - 32) Temp. Temp. °C in °C or °F...
  • Page 44 General SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter Ta ble 2. Tem per a ture - F/C (con’t.) F = 9/5 C + 32 = 1.8 (C + 17.8) C = 5/9 (F - 32) Temp. Temp. °C in °C or °F...
  • Page 45 General SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 2. Tem per a ture - F/C (con’t.) F = 9/5 C + 32 = 1.8 (C + 17.8) C = 5/9 (F - 32) Temp. Temp. °C in °C or °F...
  • Page 46 General SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter Ta ble 3. Liq uid Mea sure - Gal/L U.S. Gal lons into Li ters Gals. Li ters Li ters Li ters Li ters Li ters Li ters Li ters Li ters...
  • Page 47 General SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 5. Lin ear Mea sure - Ft/M Feet into Me ters Feet Me ters Me ters Me ters Me ters Me ters Me ters Me ters Me ters Me ters Me ters 0.305...
  • Page 48 General SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter Fig ure 1-2. Pres sure and Rate Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 1-22 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.

  • Page 49: Limitations (Faa Approved)

    Limitations Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Sec tion II LIM I TA TIONS IN DEX Paragraph Title Page Ro tor craft Cer tif i ca tion ....Flight Lim i ta tions .
  • Page 50 Limitations Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter This page is in ten tion ally left blank. 2-ii Reissued: FAA Approved This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.

  • Page 51: Rotorcraft Certification

    Limitations Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Sec tion II LIM I TA TIONS 2-1. RO TOR CRAFT CER TIF I CA TION Cer tif i ca tion. The he li cop ter de fined in this man ual con sti tutes the i f i 2-2.

  • Page 52: Flight Limitations Placards

    Limitations Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter , f f 450 feet AGL. Heater op er a tion (Stew art-Warner): ning 2-3. FLIGHT LIM I TA TIONS PLAC ARDS This he li cop ter must be op er ated in com pli ance with the op er at ing lim i ta tions spec i fied in the ap proved Ro tor craft Flight Man ual.
  • Page 53 Limitations Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual plac & ) . s & ) . s Reissued: 2-2.1 FAA Approved This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 54 Limitations SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter This page is in ten tion ally left blank. Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 2-2.2 FAA Approved This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 55 Limitations SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual The fol low ing plac ards are re quired on all he li cop ters 600 pounds max i mum gross in cabin; see Ro tor craft Flight Man ual for Weight and Bal ance Pro ce dure...

  • Page 56: Multipurpose Utility Operation

    Limitations SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter 2-3. FLIGHT LIM I TA TIONS PLAC ARDS (Cont) The fol low ing plac ard is re quired on he li cop ter with in stru ment con - sole glove box.
  • Page 57 Limitations Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual IN DI CATED AIR SPEED ~ KNOTS (COR RECTED FOR IN STRU MENT ER ROR) Fig ure 2-1. Vari a tion of V with Al ti tude 2-5 Reissued: FAA Approved This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.

  • Page 58: Weight And Cg Limitations

    Limitations SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter 2-7. WEIGHT AND CG LIM I TA TIONS Max i mum Gross Weight Late he li cop ters (Se rial No. 210 and subs.) 2050 pounds Early he li cop ters (Se rial No. 004 through 209) 1900 pounds For ward CG limit sta tion = 95.0...
  • Page 59 Limitations Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Fig ure 2-2. Cen ter-of-Gravity En ve lope 2-7 Reissued: FAA Approved This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 60 Limitations SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter 2-9. POWER PLANT LIM I TA TIONS (LYCOMING HIO-360-D1A) Max i mum con tin u ous power is 190 horse power at 3200 rev o lu tions per min ute with 26.0 inches of man i fold pres sure (MP) at sea level.

  • Page 61: Hio-360-Dia)

    Limitations SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Powerplant Type Lycoming Hor i zon tally Op posed Des ig na tion HIO-360-D1A Cyl in ders Horse power 190 hp at 3200 rpm 2-10. FUEL SYS TEM Fuel Ca pac ity, see Ta ble 2-2.
  • Page 62 Limitations SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter 2-12. IN STRU MENT MARK INGS YEL LOW GREEN RED IN DI CATES MAX I MUM YEL LOW IN DI CATES GREEN IN DI CATES AND MIN I MUM OP ER ATING...

  • Page 63: Aircraft Instruments

    Limitations Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual NOTE The ABOVE duc tion. The FOL - LOWING TWO in stru ment clus ters rep re sent the new in stru ment con fig u - be re placed with cur rent style in stru ments clus ters. FUEL (U.S.
  • Page 64 Limitations SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter The above in stru ment clus ter rep re sents the “OPT” con fig u ra tion avail able for air craft equipped with an aux. fuel tank. Figure 2-3. Aircraft Instruments (Sheet 3 of 4)
  • Page 65 Limitations Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual MAN I FOLD PRES SURE 27.2 IN. Hg RED RADIAL YEL LOW IN DI CATES VARI ABLE MP ON AM BI ENT TEM PER A TURE EN GINE/RO TOR TACHOMETER RED TRI AN GLE 1600 (MAX EN GINE RPM WITH RO TORS DIS- EN GAGED) RED RA DIAL...
  • Page 66 Limitations SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter This page is in ten tion ally left blank. Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 2-14 FAA Approved This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 67 Emergency Procedures Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Sec tion III EMER GENCY AND MAL FUNC TION PRO CE DURES IN DEX Paragraph Title Page i t l ..ure - Al ti tude Above 7 Feet and .
  • Page 68 Emergency Procedures SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter Sec tion III EMER GENCY AND MAL FUNC TION PRO CE DURES IN DEX Paragraph Title Page 3-14 Elec tri cal Fire - In Flight ....

  • Page 69: Engine Failure - Altitude Above

    Emergency Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Sec tion III EMER GENCY AND MAL FUNC TION PRO CE DURES EMER GENCIES 3-1. ENGINE FAIL URE - AL TI TUDE ABOVE 450 FEET Lower col lec tive pitch. En ter nor mal auto ro ta tion.

  • Page 70: Engine Failure - Altitude Below 7 Feet

    Emergency Procedures SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter 3-3. ENGINE FAIL URE - AL TI TUDE BE LOW 7 FEET A power fail ure is in di cated by a sud den yaw ing of the ship to the left.

  • Page 71: Transmission Warning/Caution Indicators

    Emergency Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Lower col lec tive pitch and ap ply sideward cy clic stick af ter con tact is made with wa ter. Note: Ap pli ca tion of cy clic stick will cause ro tor blades to strike wa ter and stop ro ta tion.
  • Page 72 Emergency Procedures SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter Tail Ro tor Trans mis sion Chip De tec tor Cau tion In di ca tor. (Fig ure 3-1 or 3-2, as ap pli ca ble) An am ber cau tion light (T/R XMSN CHIPS) on the in stru ment panel co mes on to in di cate pos si ble de te ri o ra tion of com po nents within the tail ro tor trans mis sion.
  • Page 73 Emergency Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Fig ure 3-2. In stru ment Panel (269A4540, Prior to S/N 1750) - Warn ing/Cau tion Lights Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 FAA Approved This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 74 Emergency Procedures SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter LOW VOLTAGE T/R XMSN M/R XMSN M/R XMSN (AM BER) CHIPS TEMP/PRESS CHIPS (RED) (AM BER) (AM BER) FUEL LOW OPTIONAL (AM BER) CLUTCH DIS EN GAGED (RED) Fig ure 3-2A. In stru ment Panel (269A4540, S/N 1750 & Subs.) -...
  • Page 75 Emergency Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual This page is in ten tion ally left blank. FAA Approved 3-5.2 Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.

  • Page 76: Clutch Warning Light

    Emergency Procedures SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter 3-7. FUEL LOW, CAU TION IN DI CA TOR An am ber fuel low cau tion light (FUEL LOW) on the in stru ment panel co mes on in flight when ap prox i mately one gal lon of us able fuel re mains in the tank.
  • Page 77 Emergency Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual If con di tions per mit, place the twistgrip in the IDLE po si tion once a land ing area is se lected, and per form a nor mal auto ro ta tion. Plan to touch down with lit tle or no for ward speed.
  • Page 78 Emergency Procedures SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter 3-10. ENGINE IDLE AT AL TI TUDE (cont) WARNING TO MIN I MIZE POS SI BIL ITY OF EN GINE STOP - PAGE, RAPID THROT TLE RE DUC TIONS TO FULL IDLE DUR ING FLIGHT SHALL NOT BE CON DUCTED AT ANY ALTITUDE.
  • Page 79 Emergency Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual 3-12. ENGINE/FU SE LAGE/ELEC TRI CAL FIRE ON THE GROUND. Pull mix ture con trol to IDLE CUT OFF. Set fuel shut off valve in CLOSED po si tion. Set bat tery switch in OFF po si tion.
  • Page 80 Emergency Procedures SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter 3-13. ENGINE/FU SE LAGE FIRE, OR FIRE OF UN DE TER MINED OR I GIN, IN FLIGHT - LOW/CRUISE AL TI TUDE (cont) Upon land ing: Close Throt tle. Pull mix ture con trol to IDLE CUT OFF.
  • Page 81 Emergency Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual 3-14. ELEC TRI CAL FIRE - IN FLIGHT. Set bat tery switch in OFF po si tion. Set al ter na tor switch in OFF po si tion. Im me di ately per form power-on land ing to suit able area.
  • Page 82 Emergency Procedures SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter This page is in ten tion ally left blank. FAA Approved Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 3-12 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 83 Normal Procedures Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Sec tion IV NOR MAL PRO CE DURES IN DEX Title Para graph Page Preflight Re quire ments ....Pi lot’s Preflight In spec tion .
  • Page 84 Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter Sec tion IV NOR MAL PRO CE DURES IN DEX Title Para graph Page 4-13 Run ning Land ing ....

  • Page 85: Preflight Requirements

    Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Sec tion IV NOR MAL PRO CE DURES 4-1. PREFLIGHT REQUIREMENTS Have a thorough understanding of operating limitations. (Refer to Section II.) Service the helicopter as required. (Refer to Aircraft Handling, Servicing and Maintenance, Section VII.)

  • Page 86: Pilot's Preflight Inspection

    Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter NOTE: Group all in spec tions by lo ca tions so that in - spec tion can be per formed on an area-by-area ba sis. Ac com plish in spec tion of the en tire he li cop ter by start - ing at the front and work ing in coun ter clock wise pro - gres sion.
  • Page 87 Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Fig ure 4-1. Pi lot’s Preflight Guide Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 FAA Approved This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 88 Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter EX TE RIOR NOSE AREA  Aircraft tiedowns and covers REMOVED Aircraft attitude for weak or damaged oleos CHECK NOTE: With fuel tank(s) full, ob serve stance of he li - cop ter.
  • Page 89 Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Left navigation light for damage or looseness CHECK ENGINE - LEFT SIDE ƒ Engine oil level CHECK Engine sump plug CHECK Engine and components, exhaust and intake tubes, fuel and oil lines...
  • Page 90 SCHWEIZER Normal Procedures Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual ENGINE - LEFT SIDE (cont) ƒ Rear oleo damper extension CHECK CAU TION IF CRACKING OF CLUSTER FITTINGS IS SUSPECTED, A DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION MUST BE PERFORMED BEFORE FURTHER FLIGHT OPERATIONS.
  • Page 91 Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual TAIL ROTOR † Tail rotor shaft alignment CHECK Tail rotor blade pitch links and swashplate CHECK Tail rotor teetering bearings Con i cal for loose ness CHECK Elastomeric for de te ri o ra tion (if in stalled)
  • Page 92 SCHWEIZER Normal Procedures Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Horizontal stabilizer, vertical fin, and tail light CHECK TAILBOOM, RIGHT SIDE ‡ Tailboom for damage or dents CHECK Tailboom supports and fittings for cracks, looseness, security, deformation, or damage CHECK Tailboom support strut end fitting for cracks,...
  • Page 93 Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Fuel tank sump, for water (30 gallon tank) DRAIN Fuel strainer, for debris or water DRAIN Fuel tank vent NO OBSTRUCTIONS Engine driven fuel pump drain line for security (Service Bulletin B-235)
  • Page 94 Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual This page is intentionally left blank. FAA Approved Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 4-8.2 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 95 Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual CABIN - RIGHT SIDE ‰ Front oleo damper extension CHECK Canopy and canopy slat for damage or looseness CHECK Right navigation light and strobe for damage or looseness CHECK Door and latch CHECK HE LI COP TER IN TE RIOR Š...
  • Page 96 Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual COMPASS CALIBRATION CARD COMPASS CARD HOLDER PANEL FAIRING XMSN OIL PRESSURE AND TEMP WARNING LIGHT 8-DAY CLOCK OR RATE OF CLIMB ALTIMETER COMPASS MANIFOLD PRESSURE FUEL LOW WARNING INDICATOR AIRSPEED INDICATOR...
  • Page 97 Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual T/R XMSN CHIPS M/R XMSN, OIL PRESSURE, & ALTIMETER TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT MANIFOLD PRESSURE FUEL LOW WARNING LIGHT COMPASS AIRSPEED INDICATOR ENGINE & ROTOR CYLINDER HEAD TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE INDICATOR AMMETER CYCLIC TRIM SELECTOR...
  • Page 98 Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual M/R XMSN TEMPERATURE & OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT T/R XMSN CHIPS ALTIMETER FUEL LOW WARNING LIGHT AIRSPEED INDICATOR LOW VOLTAGE WARNING LIGHT M/R XMSN CHIPS (OPT.) MANIFOLD PRESSURE INDICATOR COMPASS ENGINE & ROTOR...
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  • Page 100: Engine Prestart Cockpit Check

    Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual (cont) Š HE LI COP TER IN TE RIOR All switches OFF CHECK Circuit breakers IN (except heater fan) CHECK Throttle CLOSED Mixture IDLE CUTOFF (Pull) Ground power cart (if used)

  • Page 101: Engine Starting Procedure

    Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual 4-4. ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE Mixture control in IDLE CUTOFF position. Fuel shutoff valve in ON position. Release throttle friction lock; rotate throttle partially open (approximately 1/2 inch). Turn fuel boost pump to ON position; check for pressure indication.
  • Page 102 SCHWEIZER Normal Procedures Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual CAU TION IF THE AIR CRAFT HAS BEEN EQUIPPED WITH TH E OP TION AL EX HAU ST CA BIN HEATER (PARA GRAPH 4-17) THE BLOWER AS SEM BLY (HEATER) CIR CUIT BREAKER MUST BE ON.

  • Page 103: Rotor Engagement

    Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual 4-6. ROTOR ENGAGEMENT CAU TION DAM AGE TO THE HE LI COP TER CAN RE SULT IF THE COL LEC TIVE STICK IS AL LOWED TO RISE. IN AD VER TENT AP PLI CA TION OF COL - LEC TIVE PITCH AND THROT TLE WILL RE - SULT.
  • Page 104 SCHWEIZER Normal Procedures Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Set clutch control switch in ENGAGE position. When engine rpm drops approximately 100 rpm, move the switch to the HOLD position. Repeat this procedure until engine and rotor rpm needles are superimposed.

  • Page 105: Engine Ground Check

    Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Visually check engine and rotor tachometer reading after engagement is completed. 4-7. ENGINE GROUND CHECK Using throttle, set engine speed at 2500 rpm. Check engine oil temperature and pressure (within green arcs).

  • Page 106: Hovering And Takeoff

    SCHWEIZER Normal Procedures Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual NOTE: Nee dle sep a ra tion in di cates proper op er a tion of over run clutch. Check throttle override. Do not raise collective. Check the following items for proper indication or position, before takeoff.

  • Page 107: Engine Idle At Altitude

    Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Use 3100 rpm for hover and takeoff; add collective to establish hover at a 3-foot skid height to check power and control response. Adjust throttle during lift-off to maintain engine rpm.

  • Page 108: Practice Autorotation

    SCHWEIZER Normal Procedures Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual 4-11. PRACTICE AUTOROTATION WARNING DUR ING POWER RE COV ERY FROM PRAC - TICE AUTOROTATIONS, AIR SPEED AND AL TI - TUDE COM BI NA TIONS THAT ARE IN SIDE THE H E I G H T V E L O C I T Y C U R V E S H A L L B E AVOIDED.

  • Page 109: Landing Approach

    Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual 4-12. LANDING APPROACH Set engine rpm at 3100. CAU TION FIRE CAN RE SULT FROM A LANDING IN TALL DRY GRASS DUE TO EX HAUST HEAT; EX ER CISE CARE IN SE LECTING LANDING SITE.

  • Page 110: Pilot's Check Of Idle Mixture, Idle Speed And Fuel Boost Pump

    Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot’s Flight Manual 4-14. ENGINE COOLING SHUTDOWN (cont) Set clutch control switch in RELEASE position (guard open) and  maintain throttle against stop until tachometer indicates rotor disengagement. CAUTION DAMAGE TO ROTOR BLADES AND TAILBOOM MAY RESULT IF COLLECTIVE PITCH IS USED TO SLOW ROTOR.
  • Page 111 Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual 4-15. PILOT’S CHECK OF IDLE MIXTURE, IDLE SPEED, AND FUEL BOOST PUMP (cont) NOTE: En gine speed will im me di ately de crease to idle level. Ro tor speed, how ever, will de cline grad u ally.

  • Page 112: Post Flight Requirements

    Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual 4-15. PILOT’S CHECK OF IDLE MIXTURE, IDLE SPEED, AND FUEL BOOST PUMP (cont) NOTE: The first check (throt tle into full over ride) should pro duce an idle speed no less than 1400 rpm.
  • Page 113 Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual 4-17. OPTIONAL HEATER OPERATION (cont) Stewart-Warner combustion cabin heater (optional, see Table 9-3). WARN ING LIMIT HEATER GROUND OP ER A TION TO FIVE MIN UTES WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING TO...

  • Page 114: Optional Engine Overspeed Limiters

    Normal Procedures SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter 4-18. OPTIONAL SEARCHLIGHT OPERATION To turn on the searchlight, use the ON-OFF switch located on the remote control handle. Use the handle to direct the searchlight beam. To operate the extendable searchlight, pull out on the extension handle, just below the aiming grip, and push down until it locks in the down position.
  • Page 115 Performance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Sec tion V PER FOR MANCE DATA IN DEX Paragraph Title Page Per for mance Data ....Noise Level .
  • Page 116 Performance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual This page is intentionally left blank. FAA Approved Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 5-ii This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 117 Performance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Sec tion V PER FOR MANCE DATA 5-1. PERFORMANCE DATA Note: The fol low ing per for mance fig ures are based on nor mal gross weight (2050 pounds) and stan dard...
  • Page 118 SCHWEIZER Performance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual IN DI CATED AIR SPEED ~ KNOTS (COR RECTED FOR IN STRU MENT ER ROR) Fig ure 5-1. Air speed Cal i bra tion Curve Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 FAA Approved This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 119 Performance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot’s Flight Manual (COR RECTED FOR IN STRU MENT ER ROR) Fig ure 5-1A. Air speed Cal i bra tion Curve-Heated Pitot Tube Reissued: 5-2.1 FAA Approved This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 120 Performance SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter This page is intentionally left blank. Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 5-2.2 FAA Approved This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 121 Performance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual FOR AL TI TUDE CON DI TIONS SEE FIG URE 5-3 Fig ure 5-2. Height Ve loc ity Di a gram at Sea Level FAA Approved Reissued: This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 122 Performance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual NOTE: TO MAIN TAIN CON DI TIONS SHOWN IN FIG URE 5-2 AT AL TI TUDE. REC OM MENDED GROSS WEIGHTS ARE SHOWN IN FIG URE 5-3. GROSS WEIGHT ~ LB Fig ure 5-3. Gross Weight Ver sus Den sity Al ti tude at Take off...
  • Page 123 Performance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual GROSS WEIGHT ~ KG GROSS WEIGHT ~ LB Fig ure 5-4. In Ground Ef fect Hover Ceil ing Ver sus Gross Weight (2-Foot Skid Height, 3200 rpm) Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 FAA Approved...
  • Page 124 Performance SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter GROSS WEIGHT ~ KG GROSS WEIGHT ~ LB Fig ure 5-5. In Ground Ef fect Hover Ceil ing Ver sus Gross Weight (2-Foot Skid Height, 3200 rpm, 80% Rel a tive Hu mid ity)
  • Page 125 SCHWEIZER Performance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual GROSS WEIGHT ~ KG GROSS WEIGHT ~ LB Fig ure 5-6. In Ground Ef fect Hover Ceil ing Ver sus Gross Weight (2-Foot Skid Height, 3000 rpm) Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 FAA Approved...
  • Page 126 Performance SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter This page is intentionally left blank. Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 FAA Approved This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 127 Weight and Balance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Sec tion VI WEIGHT AND BAL ANCE DATA IN DEX Paragraph Title Page In tro duc tion ....
  • Page 128 Weight and Balance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Sec tion VI WEIGHT AND BAL ANCE DATA IN DEX Paragraph Title Page Fig ure 6-6A. Weight and Mo ment Chart - Lat eral 6-13 Fig ure 6-7. . Weight and Mo ment Chart - Long.

  • Page 129: 6- Introduction

    Weight and Balance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Sec tion VI WEIGHT AND BAL ANCE DATA 6-1. IN TRO DUC TION All he li cop ters are de signed for cer tain limit loads and bal ance con - di tions.
  • Page 130 SCHWEIZER Weight and Balance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Cen ter of Grav ity Limits Ap proved Lon gi tu di nal For ward Sta tion 95 Cen ter of Grav ity Limit Ap proved Lon gi tu di nal Aft...
  • Page 131 Weight and Balance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Fig ure 6-2. i t a Reissued: This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 132 Weight and Balance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual NOTE: CG OF FUEL IS STA 107.0 FOR S/N 004 THRU 1742 AND 1745 OR STA 108.5 FOR S/N 1743, 1744, 1746 AND SUB SE QUENT. Fig ure 6-3. Bal ance Di a gram Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR.
  • Page 133 Weight and Balance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual 6-3A. l l a d tank) 6-4.1 Reissued: This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 134 Weight and Balance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual This page is in ten tion ally left blank. Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 6-4.2 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 135 Weight and Balance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual HE LI COP TER MODEL SE RIAL NUMBER REG IS TRA TION NUMBER 269C DATE WEIGHED BY WEIGHING POINT SCALE LONG. LONG. LAT. LAT. READING TARE WEIGHT MO MENT MO MENT...
  • Page 136 SCHWEIZER Weight and Balance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual LONG. LONG. LAT. LAT. BA SIC WEIGHT WEIGHT MO MENT MO MENT (LB) (IN.) (IN.-LB) (IN.) (IN.-LB) 1123 100.9 113290 WEIGHT (AS WEIGHED) SUR PLUS WEIGHT 93.3 MISSING EQUIP MENT WEIGHT 1127 100.9...
  • Page 137 Weight and Balance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual LAT. LONG. LONG. LAT. BA SIC WEIGHT WEIGHT MO MENT MO MENT (LB) (IN.) (IN.-LB) (IN.) (IN.-LB) WEIGHT (AS WEIGHED) 1123 100.9 113290 MISSING EQUIP MENT WEIGHT 93.3 1127 100.9...
  • Page 138 SCHWEIZER Weight and Balance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual This page is in ten tion ally left blank. Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 6-6.2 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 139 Weight and Balance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual 6-5. Sam e l p Weight and Bal ance Reissued: This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.

  • Page 140: Load Limits And Balance Criteria

    Pilot's Flight Manual 6-3. LOAD LIMITS AND BAL ANCE CRI TE RIA The Schweizer S-300C Model 269C he li cop ter was de signed to the load ing lim i ta tions noted in para graph 6-2. Note: Do not ex ceed these lim i ta tions at any time dur - ing flight.
  • Page 141 Weight and Balance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual BALLAST WEIGHT - LBS. Figure 6-5A. Skid Mounted Ballast Weight - Lateral Reissued: 6-8.1 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 142 SCHWEIZER Weight and Balance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual BALLAST WEIGHT - LBS. Figure 6-5B. Skid Mounted Ballast Weight - Longitudinal Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 6-8.2 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.

  • Page 143: Weight And Balance Determination-Passenger Configuration

    Weight and Balance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual 6-5. WEIGHT AND BAL ANCE DE TER MI NA TION - PAS SEN GER CON FIG U RA TION To de ter mine that the gross weight and lon gi tu di nal cen ter of grav -...
  • Page 144 Weight and Balance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual This page is in ten tion ally left blank. 6-8.4 Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 145 SCHWEIZER Weight and Balance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual EX AM PLE I - Based on 32.5 gal lon use able fuel Longitudinal Weight Moment Items (lb) (in.-lb.) 1,127 113,663 De livered Weight 14,144 Pi lot - Left-Hand 14,144...
  • Page 146 SCHWEIZER Weight and Balance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual AFT CG LIMIT - STATION 101.0 FOR WARD CG LIMIT - FULL STAN DARD FUEL FOR WARD CG LIMIT - NO FUEL 95.0 AIRCRAFT WEIGHT IN HUNDREDS OF POUNDS NOTE: This chart ap plies to the lon gi tu di nal cen ter of grav ity lim its noted. CG limit changes or re stric tions re sult ing from spe cial kit in stal la tions re quire that CGs be de ter mined by di vid ing to tal mo ment by to tal weight for both zero and full fuel con di tions.

  • Page 147: Permissible Lateral Loadings-Passenger Configuration

    Weight and Balance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual 6-6. PER MIS SI BLE LAT ERAL LOAD INGS - PAS SEN GER CON FIG U RA TION For the safe op er a tion of this he li cop ter, it must be flown within the es tab lished lat eral as well as lon gi tu di nal cen ter of grav ity lim its.
  • Page 148 SCHWEIZER Weight and Balance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual EX AM PLE II - Based on 32.5 use able gal lon fuel Lateral Weight Moment Items (lb) (in.-lb.) 1,127 + 481 De livered Weight Pi lot - Left-Hand - 2,346...
  • Page 149 Weight and Balance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual 4000 33 GALLON STD TANK 3000 RH PASSENGER 30 GALLON STD TANK 2000 30 GALLON STD + 19 GALLON AUX 1000 CENTER PASSENGER -1000 -2000 -3000 LH PILOT -4000 LOAD WEIGHT IN POUNDS 6-6A.
  • Page 150 Weight and Balance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual 35000 FUEL AT STATION 107.0 (S/N 004 THRU 1742 & 1745 30000 & 25000 STAN DARD FUEL AT STATION 108.5 (S/N STATION 83.2 1743, 1744, 1746 & 20000 15000 10000 AT STATION 80.0...
  • Page 151 Weight and Balance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual 35000 30000 25000 20000 STANDARD FUEL AT STATION 108.5 PILOT AND PASSENGER AT STATION 83.2 15000 CENTER PASSENGER AT STATION 80 10000 5000 LOAD WEIGHT - POUNDS Fig ure 6-8. Weight and Mo ment Chart - Lon nal (33 gal.
  • Page 152 SCHWEIZER Weight and Balance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual This page is in ten tion ally left blank. Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 6-16 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.

  • Page 153: Aircraft Handling, Servicing And Maintenance

    Han dling, Ser vicing & Maint. SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pi lot's Flight Man ual Sec tion VII AIR CRAFT HAN DLING, SER VICING AND MAIN TE NANCE IN DEX Paragraph Title Page Ser vicing ..... .
  • Page 154 SCHWEIZER Handling, Servicing & Maint. Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Sec tion VII AIR CRAFT HAN DLING, SER VICING AND MAIN TE NANCE IN DEX Paragraph Title Page 7-14 Cleaning In duc tion Sys tem - Fil ter..
  • Page 155 Ob serve the fol low ing pre cau tions when ser vic ing the fuel sys tem. WARNING HOT RE FU EL ING IS NOT REC OM MENDED BY SCHWEIZER RSG, LLC. PRIOR TO RE FU EL- ING, ENSURE ENGINE...

  • Page 156: Servicing Fuel System

    Handling, Servicing & Maint. SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Re fu el ing ve hi cle should be parked with ex haust outlet a min i mum of 20 feet from he li cop ter filler point dur ing fuel ing operation.
  • Page 157 SCHWEIZER Handling, Servicing & Maint. Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual from drums or any ques tion able source of supply, care fully fil ter all fuel to re move any for eign ma te - rial be fore it en ters the fuel tank. Per form the fol -...
  • Page 158 SCHWEIZER Handling, Servicing & Maint. Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Re move ground wire. Note: Al low five min utes for fuel to set tle be fore per - form ing next step. Ro tate open fuel tank drain valve le ver or as re quired fuel strainer drain valve.

  • Page 159: Servicing Engine Oil System

    Handling, Servicing & Maint. SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Fire extinguishers shall be readily avail able for all fuel ing and defueling op er a tions. Be fore be gin ning defueling op er a tion, con nect ground wire from defueling equip ment to the GROUND HERE re cep ta cle or other bare metal lo ca tion on he li cop ter.

  • Page 160: Battery Servicing

    SCHWEIZER Handling, Servicing & Maint. Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Fill ing - En gine Oil Sys tem Vi su ally check oil level on dip stick. If oil level is at 6-quart grad u a - tion or be low, add no less than 1 quart of oil.

  • Page 161: Jump Starting Battery

    Handling, Servicing & Maint. SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Main tain the proper elec tro lyte level in the bat tery; do not over fill. Main tain the proper charg ing rate (volt age) of the he li cop ter elec - tri cal sys tem.

  • Page 162: Cleaning Battery Electrolyte Spillage

    Handling, Servicing & Maint. SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual CAU TION USE CARE WHEN CON NECTING ELEC TRI - CAL JUMPER CA BLE AND AN AUX IL IARY BAT TERY F OR S TARTI NG TH E ENGI NE WHEN HE LI COP TER BAT TERY CHARGE IS LOW.

  • Page 163: Main Transmission - Servicing

    SCHWEIZER Handling, Servicing & Maint. Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual tained, there should be no leak age or elec tro lyte dam age to the struc ture or flo ta tion gear. Mix one part bak ing soda to three parts wa ter.

  • Page 164: Main Rotor Dampers - Servicing (Early Model Aircraft)

    Handling, Servicing & Maint. SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Note: Do not open the trans mis sion if there is blow ing dust or sand in the im me di ate area. Check oil level via sight gage or dip stick Main tain oil level be tween LOW and FULL grad u a tion.
  • Page 165 SCHWEIZER Handling, Servicing & Maint. Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual trail ing edge of the blade. Ser vice the damp ers with a thor ough vi - sual check and main tain a proper oil level. Rec om mended Lu bri cants...

  • Page 166: Tail Rotor Transmission - Servicing

    Handling, Servicing & Maint. SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual 7-11. TAIL ROTOR TRANS MIS SION - SER VICING The tail ro tor trans mis sion trans mits power from the tail ro tor drive shaft at a right-an gle to the tail ro tor. A set of bevel gears in creases tail ro tor rpm.

  • Page 167: Cleaning Transparent Plastic

    Handling, Servicing & Maint. SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Re move lockwire, chip de tec tor and self-clos ing valve. Al low suf - fi cient time for all oil to drain from trans mis sion. If dam aged, re place O-rings used with chip de tec tor and self-clos - ing valve.

  • Page 168: Landing Gear Dampers - Inspection

    Handling, Servicing & Maint. SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Vi sually in spect panel for cracks, scratches, gouges, and craz ing. Press lightly on the side of each plas tic panel, just in board of the re - tain ers for all plas tic pan els in can opy and door pan els, to check for loose ness be tween plas tic pan els and re tain ers.
  • Page 169 Handling, Servicing & Maint. SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual With Main Tank Only l i x Left Right Left Right 8.0* 8.0* 8.0* Method (Re t l i the in duc tion sys tem. The fil ter el e ment ma te rial is ei ther po rous pa - l l a bot tom of the lower for ward fair ing.

  • Page 170: Tail Rotor Pedal - Adjustment

    SCHWEIZER Handling, Servicing & Maint. Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual por tion of fil ter, the fil ter is ser vice able. If no light is vis i ble, re - place the el e ment. Use soft cloth to re move for eign ma te rial from in side in duc tion air fil ter hous ing cover as sem bly.
  • Page 171 SCHWEIZER Handling, Servicing & Maint. Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual brack ets and se cured in place with re tain ing pins. For ground han dling, re - lease the re tain ing pins and re move the wheel as sem blies from the step.

  • Page 172: Hourmeter Installations

    SCHWEIZER Handling, Servicing & Maint. Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual (rear ward) do not drag skid heels on the ground and avoid deep de pres sions in the ground sur face. Dam age to land ing gear com po nents may oc cur if heels catch on a rough sur face or the wheels drop into a deep de pres sion.

  • Page 173: Dual Controls

    Handling, Servicing & Maint. SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual The hourmeter(s) (stan dard and/or op tional) should not be used as the sole means for de ter min ing the num ber of flight hours used. Flight hours re - corded by the pi lot should be used to con firm the ac cu racy of the hourmeter(s) read ing.

  • Page 174: Cabin Doors

    Handling, Servicing & Maint. SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual lots col lec tive throt tle con trol han dle for cor re spond ing ac tion and ob serve that throt tle arm reaches full open and full closed stops at the fuel in jec tor.

  • Page 175: Removable Skid Mounted Ballast

    SCHWEIZER Handling, Servicing & Maint. Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Squeeze tabs to gether and ro tate them out to en gage slots in hinge. Af ter pins have dis en gaged door hinge half, re move door. (Re fer to VNE Plac ard for “doors off”...
  • Page 176 SCHWEIZER Handling, Servicing & Maint. Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual As re quired, re move top bal last weight by re mov ing two bolts and re move weight from base. Re move weighted base from skid tube by re mov ing self lock ing pin from base re ten tion pin and re move re ten tion pin from skid bush ing and base.
  • Page 177 SCHWEIZER Operations & Performance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Sec tion VIII AD DI TIONAL OP ER A TIONS AND PER FOR MANCE DATA IN DEX Paragraph Title Page Fig ure 8-1. Hover Ceil ing Out of Ground Ef fect Ver sus Gross Weight (3200 rpm).
  • Page 178 SCHWEIZER Operations & Performance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual This page is in ten tion ally left blank. Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 8-ii This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 179 SCHWEIZER Operations & Performance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Sec tion VIII AD DI TIONAL OP ER A TIONS AND PER FOR MANCE DATA In for ma tion given in this sec tion is pro vided by the man u fac turer to fur ther in form the pi lot of the he li cop ter’s ca pa bil i ties.
  • Page 180 SCHWEIZER Operations & Performance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Figure 8-1. Hover Ceiling Out of Ground Effect Versus Gross Weight (3200 rpm) Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 181 Operations & Performance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual 16000 14000 12000 GROSS WEIGHT ~ LBS 10000 1700 8000 1900 2050 6000 ENGINE CRITICAL ALTITUDE 4000 2000 1000 1200 1400 RATE OF CLIMB ~ FT/MIN Rate of Climb Speed: 47 mph (41 knots) IAS Figure 8-2.
  • Page 182 Operations & Performance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Stan dard Day, No Muf fler, Lycoming HIO-360-D1A, 3200 En gine RPM Figure 8-3. Fuel Flow Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 183 Operations & Performance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual 3200 rpm, No Muf fler Figure 8-4. Maximum Cruise Speed Reissued: This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 184 SCHWEIZER Operations & Performance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Figure 8-5. Cruise Chart Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 185 Operations & Performance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Figure 8-6. Cruise Chart Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 186 Operations & Performance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Note: Charts are based on 30.0 gal lon stan dard tank, use of these charts is con ser va tive for air craft with a 33.0 gal lon stan dard tank.
  • Page 187 SCHWEIZER Operations & Performance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Note: Charts are based on 30.0 gal lon stan dard tank, use of these charts is con ser va tive for air craft with a 33.0 gal lon stan dard tank.
  • Page 188 SCHWEIZER Operations & Performance Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual This chart shows the range trend that re sults from trad ing off fuel against pay load, while keep ing a con stant gross weight. Max i mum range for each gross weight in cludes a full fuel load at take off.
  • Page 189 Operations & Performance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Autorotation, 471 Rotor rpm Figure 8-10. Rate of Descent 8-11 Reissued: This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 190 Operations & Performance SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual This page is in ten tion ally left blank. Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 8-12 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 191 Optional Equipment SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Sec tion IX OP TIONAL EQUIP MENT SUP PLE MENTS IN DEX Para graph Ti tle Page Gen eral In for ma tion ....
  • Page 192 SCHWEIZER Optional Equipment Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual This page is in ten tion ally left blank. Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 9-ii This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 193 SCHWEIZER Optional Equipment Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Sec tion IX OP TIONAL EQUIP MENT SUP PLE MENTS 9-1. GEN ERAL IN FOR MA TION This sec tion pro vides gen eral in for ma tion on op tional equip ment for the Model 269C he li cop ter.
  • Page 194 SCHWEIZER Optional Equipment Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual CAU TION FLIGHT OP ER A TION OF THE AIR CRAFT WITH OP TIONAL EQUIP MENT IN STALLED IS PRO - HIBITED IF THE AP PLI CA BLE FLIGHT MAN -...
  • Page 195 Optional Equipment SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual 9-6. OWNERS MAN UAL SUP PLE MENTS Ta ble 9-2 is a list of pub li ca tions avail able to own ers of the Model 269C he li cop ter.
  • Page 196 Optional Equipment SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual CSP-C-1J Nickel Cad mium Bat tery In stal la tion Ap proved: 01 Sep 1988 PN 269A4987 Re is sued: 21 Sep 1988 CSP-C-1K En gine Overspeed In stal la tion...
  • Page 197 Optional Equipment SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter CSP-C-1W Ap proved: 04 Jun 2002 "STAR" System Startup RPM Limiter/ Automatic Engagement/Rotor Low RPM Warning Installation Re vised: 24 Oct 2002 PN 269A9532-1 9-7. OP TIONAL EQUIP MENT AND NON-COM PAT I BIL ITY Ta ble 9-3 lists the items of op tional equip ment avail able for the Se - ries 269C He li cop ter.
  • Page 198 SCHWEIZER Optional Equipment Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual This page is in ten tion ally left blank. Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 9-4.2 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 199 Optional Equipment SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 9-3. Op tional Equip ment and Com pat i bil ity Equipment Part No. Notes and Non-compatibilities Power Plant Group: * De notes sup ple men tal pub li ca tion...
  • Page 200 Optional Equipment SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 9-3. Op tional Equip ment and Com pat i bil ity Equipment Part No. Notes and Non-compatibilities Muf fler in stal la tion 269A8801-3 NOTE: In stall 8801-3 Muf fler kit only on 269C He li cop ters se rial num- bers 0052 thru 0084.
  • Page 201 SCHWEIZER Optional Equipment Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 9-3. Op tional Equip ment and Com pat i bil ity Equipment Part No. Notes and Non-compatibilities Float kit 4300-9 Float kit 4300-15 PA-100 si ren 4960 Cargo hook...
  • Page 202 SCHWEIZER Optional Equipment Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 9-3. Op tional Equip ment and Com pat i bil ity Equipment Part No. Notes and Non-compatibilities * PN 269A4887-1, Util ity Bag gage rack kit, 21 Sep 1988...
  • Page 203 SCHWEIZER Optional Equipment Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 9-3. Op tional Equip ment and Com pat i bil ity Equipment Part No. Notes and Non-compatibilities Lighting Group: * De notes sup ple men tal pub li ca tion...
  • Page 204 SCHWEIZER Optional Equipment Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 9-3. Op tional Equip ment and Com pat i bil ity Equipment Part No. Notes and Non-compatibilities Search light, 24-volt(SX-10) 269A4334-3 with out dual al ter na tors Search light, 24-volt, quad.
  • Page 205 SCHWEIZER Optional Equipment Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 9-3. Op tional Equip ment and Com pat i bil ity Equipment Part No. Notes and Non-compatibilities Skid shoes, heavy duty 269A3250 Wheel jack, ground han - 269A4861 dling...
  • Page 206 Optional Equipment SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 9-3. Op tional Equip ment and Com pat i bil ity Equipment Part No. Notes and Non-compatibilities Mis cel la neous Ac ces sories Group Tailboom static source M10059-5...
  • Page 207 SCHWEIZER Optional Equipment Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual This page is in ten tion ally left blank. 9-11.2 Reissued: 16 Jan 2019 This Document contains technical data subject to EAR. See WARNING and classifications on first page.
  • Page 208 SCHWEIZER Optional Equipment Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 9-3. Op tional Equip ment and Com pat i bil ity Equipment Part No. Notes and Non-compatibilities 2050-lb gross weight M10078 Not com pat i ble with: con fig u ra tion mod. kit, in creased gross wt.
  • Page 209 Optional Equipment SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 9-3. Op tional Equip ment and Com pat i bil ity Equipment Part No. Notes and Non-compatibilities Main ro tor in stal la tion 269A1002 NOTE: 269A1290-1 or -3 damper...
  • Page 210 SCHWEIZER Optional Equipment Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 9-3. Op tional Equip ment and Com pat i bil ity Equipment Part No. Notes and Non-compatibilities Heel scuff plate in stal la tion 269A4023-901 1 kit re quired for each seat...
  • Page 211 SCHWEIZER Optional Equipment Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 9-3. Op tional Equip ment and Com pat i bil ity Equipment Part No. Notes and Non-compatibilities Har ness in stal la tion - shoul der 269A4258-17 NOTE: Use only on air craft equipped...
  • Page 212 Optional Equipment SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 9-3. Op tional Equip ment and Com pat i bil ity Equipment Part No. Notes and Non-compatibilities 12-volt, VHF, King ra dio 269A4852-3 NOTE: Use only on air craft S/N (KY 95) 0004C thru 0119C.
  • Page 213 Optional Equipment SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 9-3. Op tional Equip ment and Com pat i bil ity (con’t.) Equipment Part No. Notes and Non-compatibilities NOTE: In stall with 269A4945-1 or -3 con sole only. 12-volt sound and si ren...
  • Page 214 Optional Equipment SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 9-3. Op tional Equip ment and Com pat i bil ity (con’t.) Equipment Part No. Notes and Non-compatibilities Com mu ni ca tions con sole, 269A4945-3 NOTE: Use only on air craft S/N 12-volt 0004C thru 0119C.
  • Page 215 Optional Equipment SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 9-3. Op tional Equip ment and Com pat i bil ity (con’t.) Equipment Part No. Notes and Non-compatibilities King trans ceiver, 12-volt 269A4953-503 Not com pat i ble with:...
  • Page 216 Optional Equipment SCHWEIZER Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 9-3. Op tional Equip ment and Com pat i bil ity (con’t.) Equipment Part No. Notes and Non-compatibilities KN 53 Nav Rcvr In stal la tion 269A4536-1 In cludes KI 203 CDI...
  • Page 217 SCHWEIZER Optional Equipment Model 269C Helicopter Pilot's Flight Manual Ta ble 9-3. Op tional Equip ment and Com pat i bil ity (con’t.) Equipment Part No. Notes and Non-compatibilities Al ter nate bat tery lo ca tion 269A4902 NOTE: Use only on air craft S/N 0004C...
  • Page 218 Optional Equipment SCHWEIZER Pilot's Flight Manual Model 269C Helicopter Ta ble 9-3. Op tional Equip ment and Com pat i bil ity (con’t.) Equipment Part No. Notes and Non-compatibilities Heating Group: Com bus tion cabin heater, 269A4866-1 NOTE: Use only on air craft S/N 12-volt 0004C thru 0119C.

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