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PRODUCT DATA
JANUARY 2003
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.
When the float system is inflated, the helicopter should generally be stable in the water
up to Sea State 6 with a 25 knot wind. Sea State 6 is defined as a condition where wind
speed is between 24.5 and 28 knots with average wave heights of between 2.5 meters
and 3.4 meters (8.2 feet and 11 feet). The forward floats are divided into two compartments,
while the wing floats each contain five compartments. With any one float compartment
deflated, the helicopter should generally be stable in the water up to Sea State 2 with
wind at 12 knots. Sea State 2 is defined as a condition where wind speed is between 10
and 13.5 knots with average wave heights between 0.2 and 1.0 meters (0.8 and 3.3
feet).
Operating procedures for the Emergency Float Kit are found in the FAA Approved Flight
Manual Supplement BHT-430-FMS-13. The increase in empty weight with the optional
(SKID ONLY) kit [bottle in nose] installed is 93.8 kilograms (206.8 pounds). The
increase in empty weight with the standard (WHEEL or SKID) kit [bottle in bag. cmpt.]
kit installed is 96.3 kilograms (212.4 pounds). There is no separate provisions kit for
emergency flotation. The non-removable portions of the kits weigh approximately 20
kilograms (45 pounds).
TAILBOOM IS SEALED AT EACH
END FOR ADDITIONAL BOUYANCY
FLOAT ATTACHMENT FITTINGS
AT EACH WINGTIP
WINGTIP FLOAT(PACKED)
FLOAT ARM/EMER. INFLATE PULL
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