ENSTROM 280FX OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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FAA Approved: Jul 27/15
Rev. 10
Report No. 28-AC-020
Apr 15/15
reduce throttle slightly in anticipation of this
increase. After this adjustment, the pilot should
not need to “chase” the RPM.
5. When effective translational lift has been attained, adjust
throttle as necessary to maintain RPM within the normal
operating range. Establish a positive rate of climb. Refer
to the Height-Velocity Diagram, Figure 5-5 or Figure 5-7,
for recommended takeoff profile.
4-14. Maximum Performance Takeoff
1. Stabilize at 2 ft hover aligned with desired takeoff course.
Check hover power.
2. Smoothly apply forward cyclic to begin acceleration into
effective translational lift.
3. As the helicopter begins forward movement, increase
collective pitch to maintain 2-5 ft skid height and 3050
RPM.
CAUTION
DO NOT exceed 39.0 inches of manifold pressure.
NOTE
Since the 280FX is equipped with a full-time
turbocharger, the aircraft is equipped with an
OVERBOOST warning light to warn the pilot of a
potential overboost condition. Transient
overboost conditions that may trigger the
warning light may not show as overboost
conditions on the manifold pressure gauge and
the overboost light may come on slightly before
the red line on the manifold pressure gauge. The
manifold pressure gauge, not the warning light,
is the determining factor in ascertaining the
magnitude of an overboost condition. Valid
overboost conditions must be logged in the
engine log and inspections performed per the
latest revision of Lycoming Service Bulletin 369.
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