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ENSTROM 280FX OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FAA Approved: Mar 26/12
Rev. 6
Report No. 28-AC-020
Feb 21/12
SECTION II. OPERATING LIMITATIONS
10-1-2. Airspeed Limitations
Maximum operation speed 85 MPH IAS at sea level density
altitude (DA), power on and power off, linear decrease to 80
MPH IAS at 6000 ft DA, linear increase to 57 MPH IAS at
9000 ft DA.
10-1-3. Altitude Limitations
1. 9000 ft density altitude
10-1-4. Weight Limitations
1. Maximum gross weight: 2600 lb
2. Maximum load per dispersal tank: 350 lb
10-1-5. Center of gravity limitations
1. 96.3 inches to 98 inches at 2600 lb
2. For weights lower than 2600 lb, reference Figure 10-1-6.
10-1-6. Type of Operation
1.
Approved for restricted category operations under
provisions of Title 14 CFR, Part 137.
10-1-7. Placards
1. On Tank:
RESTRICTED
AGRICULTURAL OPERATION ONLY
MAX. LOAD PER DISPERSAL TANK – 350 LB
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