Requirement Description / Qualifying Performance Requested Information IMR Certifiable The capability to achieve a FAA IMC FAA Certification: ID Certification in accordance with 14 CFR Class (I, II, III, IV) Part 27 and 91. If requirements not met identify current level of performance and shortfalls. Platform Dry Weight of the aircraft (lbs.) without fuel, Maximum fuel weight (Empty) Weight internal or external payload, aircrew, capacity required to meet capable of meeting requirements. requirements. Minimum Cruise 120 Knot with internal crew of 4 souls (est. Minimum and maximum Speed 250 lbs. / soul). Density Altitude (ft.) Minimum 2.5 hour at minimum cruise speed with Minimum and maximum Endurance available fuel reserves with internal crew of Density Altitude (ft.) 4 souls (est. 250 lbs. / soul) for a total internal load of 1,000 lbs with full fuel tanks Minimum Internal Capable of carrying 4 souls (est. 250 lbs. / N/A Crew / Payload soul) for a total internal load of 1,000 lbs with full fuel tank. Fuel Type Compatible with JP5, JP8 and commercial N/A equivalents. Refueling Capable of hot (i.e. engines / rotors Identify aircraft refueling turning), pressure (receiving fuel up to 55 type attachment point and p.s.i.), and gravity refueling. p.s.i. that fuel system can accommodate Capability to hoist load from ground to Provide maximum lift cabin. weight. Provide the cost of provision and modification. Provide any cycle limitations External Payload Capability to carry an external load. Provide maximum lift weight. Provide the cost of provision and modification. Rotor Brake Capability to slow/stop the rotation of the N/A rotor drive system independently of the engine. Blade Fold (for capability to fold blades without Duration (minutes), aircraft with 3 or maintenance actions(manual preferred). Required manpower more blades) (number of personnel). Any tooling that is required. Auto-rotations Capable of sustaining power recovery Define structural and full touchdown (zero ground speed to limitations associated zero feet) auto-rotations to approved with auto-rotations. airfields and surfaces. Identify maintenance actions required post auto-rotations.
Requirement Description / Qualifying Performance Requested Information IMR Certifiable The capability to achieve a FAA IMC Certification in accordance with 14 CFR Part 27 and 91. FAA Certification: ID Class (I, II, III, IV) If requirements not met identify current level of performance and shortfalls. Platform Dry (Empty) Weight Weight of the aircraft (lbs.) without fuel, internal or external payload, aircrew, capable of meeting requirements. Maximum fuel weight capacity required to meet requirements. Minimum Cruise Speed 120 Knot with internal crew of 4 souls (est. 250 lbs. / soul). Minimum and maximum Density Altitude (ft.) Minimum Endurance 2.5 hour at minimum cruise speed with available fuel reserves with internal crew of 4 souls (est. 250 lbs. / soul) for a total internal load of 1,000 lbs with full fuel tanks Minimum and maximum Density Altitude (ft.) Minimum Internal Crew / Payload Capable of carrying 4 souls (est. 250 lbs. / soul) for a total internal load of 1,000 lbs with full fuel tank. N/A Fuel Type Compatible with JP5, JP8 and commercial equivalents. N/A Refueling Capable of hot (i.e. engines / rotors turning), pressure (receiving fuel up to 55 p.s.i.), and gravity refueling. Identify aircraft refueling type attachment point and p.s.i. that fuel system can accommodate Capability to hoist load from ground to cabin. Provide maximum lift weight. Provide the cost of provision and modification. Provide any cycle limitations External Payload Capability to carry an external load. Provide maximum lift weight. Provide the cost of provision and modification. Rotor Brake Capability to slow/stop the rotation of the rotor drive system independently of the engine. N/A Blade Fold (for aircraft with 3 or more blades) capability to fold blades without maintenance actions(manual preferred). Duration (minutes), Required manpower (number of personnel). Any tooling that is required. Auto-rotations Capable of sustaining power recovery and full touchdown (zero ground speed to zero feet) auto-rotations to approved airfields and surfaces. Define structural limitations associated with auto-rotations. Identify maintenance actions required post auto-rotations.
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