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National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) – Rio de Janeiro, Braz

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Operational Evaluation Abstract Report - Aircraft Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 (ICAO, PC6T)

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OPERATIONAL EVALUATION ABSTRACT REPORT

AIRCRAFT PILATUS PC-6/B2-H4 (PILATUS , ICAO PC6T)

ORIGINAL – OCTOBER 20TH, 2011

H4 (ICAO, PC6T) – Original – OUT2011

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1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE AIRCRAFT

1.1. General Information

The aircraft Pilatus PC6/B2-H4 is landing gear.

The airplane is certified to be operated by one pilot and

A summary of the airplane specification is presented in table 1 below. Certificate Data Sheet – TCDS, issued by ANAC de Certificação de Produto - GGCP)table 1 and the TCDS, this last source

Table

Certification Basis RBAC 21.29 3-1 through 3

Minimum Crew 01 (

Number of Seats

Max configuration for 8 occupants01 command*Second in command seat may be occupied by a passenger, provided there are no primary controls of the

Weights

Ramp Weight TakeLanding Weight Zero Fuel Weight Payload in Cabin * Max. permissible floor load is 488 kg / m

Altitude Limit Service

Speed Limits

Never Exceed (VMaximal ManeuveringFlaps extended (V

Fuel Usable


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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE AIRCRAFT

is a single engine turboprop airplane, high wing and conventional fixed

ied to be operated by one pilot and it is equipped with the avionic Garmin G950

A summary of the airplane specification is presented in table 1 below. For more information, the Tissued by ANAC Product Certification Management

GGCP), may be consulted. In case of information disagresource shall prevail.

Table 1 – Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Specification

RBAC 21.29 e CAR 3 dated 15 May 1956 including amendments 1 through 3-5.

01 (one) pilot. Max configuration for 8 occupants: 01 seat for the pilot in command, 01 seat for the second in command* and 06 passenger seats. Second in command seat may be occupied by a passenger, provided there are

no primary controls of the aircraft installed in this positionRamp Weight – 2810 kg Take-off Weight – 2800 kg Landing Weight – 2660 kg Zero Fuel Weight – 2400 kg Payload in Cabin – 1000 kg*

Max. permissible floor load is 488 kg / m2 Service Ceiling (AEO) – 25.000 ft Never Exceed (VNE): 151 KIAS Maximal Structural Cruising (VNO): 119 KIAS Maneuvering (VP): 119 KIAS Flaps extended (Vfe): 95 KIAS Usable – 520 kg (644 L)


a single engine turboprop airplane, high wing and conventional fixed

it is equipped with the avionic Garmin G950.

For more information, the Type Management (Gerência Geral

se of information disagreement between

CAR 3 dated 15 May 1956 including amendments

seat for the second in

Second in command seat may be occupied by a passenger, provided there are in this position.

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1.2. Three view drawing

2. PILOT LICENSE AND RATING

The required rating for pilots to operate the PC– aviões monomotores terrestres).

To act as pilot in command of the PCprogram of the PC-6, as detailed inthe MNTE rating had been established for the PCterms of handling and procedures, which distinguish

3. SPECIFICATION FOR TRAINING

3.1. Areas of Special Emphasis in Training

The following areas shall be emphasized in training:

- Powerplant: turboprop

- Yaw Trim characteristic:

- Crosswind characteristic

- Weight & Balance: effects in performance

- Avionics: Garmin G950 operation.

- Taxi: airplane inertia.


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Figure 1: Aircraft three view drawing

RATING

The required rating for pilots to operate the PC-6 is the aircraft single engine class rating.

To act as pilot in command of the PC-6 the pilot must have successfully completed the as detailed in section 3.2 of this report. This training is essential, because despite

the MNTE rating had been established for the PC-6, this airplane has somes of handling and procedures, which distinguish it from other single engine class rating airplanes

TRAINING

Areas of Special Emphasis in Training

emphasized in training:

turboprop starting and shut down procedures, monitoring of

Yaw Trim characteristic: torque compensation, especially in take off.

Crosswind characteristic.

effects in performance and handling with different aircraft loadings.

Garmin G950 operation.


class rating - land (MNTE

completed the initial training This training is essential, because despite

some unique characteristic in it from other single engine class rating airplanes.

monitoring of parameters.

torque compensation, especially in take off.

different aircraft loadings.

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3.2. Initial Training

The PC-6 initial training programpilots complete this training, following the prerequisites described in section described in 3.2.2.

The training may be provided by the manufacturer in Switzerland, or it can be ministered by a rated instructor INVA or a rated airline transport pilot PLAprovided they are also qualified on the PC

3.2.1. Prerequisites

To enroll the training, the pilot must h

- Private Pilot License;

- Valid IFR rating.

3.2.2. Minimum Curriculum

The minimum curriculum is comprised of the ground segment and the segment must be completed prior to the flight segment. The flight segment is aircraft. Table 2 presents the course structure recommended by the

Tabl

Contents

Classroom: Aircraft and Systems Description;Performance; Weight & Balance.

Flight Maneuvers and Procedures

1 i) External and internal checks, Familiariii) Observation in Trim changesiii) Turns of 45º and 60º

2 i) Stall exercises: Clean, TO flap, full flap ii) Observation of Vmo: 151KIASiii) Circuits.

3

i) Gliding: at 70KIAS, notice flap, land flap). ii) Engine Relight procedure: Only simulated;iii) Emergency: FCU failureiv) Simulated missed approach v) Landings: powered with use of max reverse; with zero thrust.

4 i) Beta Approach. ii) Trim Runaway Procedureiii) Avionics – use of Garmin G950 in IFR operation.

5 i) Emergency Landing Pii) Circuits: Powered approach, Beta approach, No flap app, Precision touch down.iii) Take offs: 3 point, misstrimmed,


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program was developed by the manufacturer Pilatus., following the prerequisites described in section

provided by the manufacturer in Switzerland, or it can be red by a rated instructor INVA or a rated airline transport pilot PLA

on the PC-6 and the provisions of sections 3.2.1 and

To enroll the training, the pilot must hold:

Minimum Curriculum

The minimum curriculum is comprised of the ground segment and the flightsegment must be completed prior to the flight segment. The flight segment is

Table 2 presents the course structure recommended by the manufacturer.

Table 2: Manufacturer Training Program

Ground Segment

Aircraft and Systems Description; Normal/Abnormal and Emergency Procedures

Flight Segment

and Procedures Description

External and internal checks, Familiarization; changes (pitch and yaw) in level flight and different speeds

of 45º and 60º, Stalls demonstration w/ clean and full flap, Circuits

exercises: Clean, TO flap, full flap – with idle power; straight and in turn.: 151KIAS.

notice of rate of descent w/ different configurations (clean, TO

Engine Relight procedure: Only simulated; FCU failure – use of manual fuel control.

iv) Simulated missed approach s: powered with use of max reverse; with zero thrust.

Procedure. use of Garmin G950 in IFR operation.

Patterns: High key to low key and land w/ zero thrust.: Powered approach, Beta approach, No flap app, Precision touch down.

iii) Take offs: 3 point, misstrimmed, raising tail wheel.


by the manufacturer Pilatus. It is recommended that , following the prerequisites described in section 3.2.1 and the syllabus

provided by the manufacturer in Switzerland, or it can be accomplished in Brazil, (Piloto de Linha Aérea), .1 and 3.2.2 are followed.

flight segment. The ground segment must be completed prior to the flight segment. The flight segment is all accomplished in

manufacturer.

Time

Procedures; 42:00h (5 days)

Time

and different speeds; , Circuits.

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; straight and in turn. -

rate of descent w/ different configurations (clean, TO

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: High key to low key and land w/ zero thrust. : Powered approach, Beta approach, No flap app, Precision touch down. -

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6 i) Operation with MTOW: Take off and landing performance.ii) Observation on handling with MTOW, including in miii) Stall with MTOW: Clean and full flaps.

7 Consolidation or check flight

TOTAL

(1) Min 10:00h Block time (2) Min 5 days

4. SPECIFICATION FOR CH

After the completion of the initial training specified in section 2, a proficiency check is not required.

5. SPECIFICATION FOR FLIGHT SIMULATION TRAINING DEVICES (FSTD)

There are no FSTD available for this aircraft

6. TRAINING CENTER

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, based in Switzerlandfacilities.

7. COMPLIANCE TO RBHA 91 AND RBAC 135

The PC-6 is compliant with RBHA 91 with no remarks.

The PC-6 is compliant with RBArule flights carrying passengers.

The airplane is not compliant with item 135.163(eperform IFR flights carrying passengers, un

8. SPECIAL OPERATIONS

No documentation referring to PC

9. OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTATIO

9.1. Master Minimum E quipment

There is not an approved MMEL

9.2. Airplane Flight Manual

The Brazilian Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) of the PCManagement (GGCP), shall be used


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i) Operation with MTOW: Take off and landing performance. ii) Observation on handling with MTOW, including in misstrimmed take-offiii) Stall with MTOW: Clean and full flaps.

Consolidation or check flight

SPECIFICATION FOR CH ECKING


FLIGHT SIMULATION TRAINING DEVICES (FSTD)

for this aircraft.

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, based in Switzerland, offers the training for PC-6 pilots and mechanics

COMPLIANCE TO RBHA 91 AND RBAC 135

RBHA 91 with no remarks.

compliant with RBAC 135, with exception to item 135.163 Required Equipments:

ot compliant with item 135.163(e), therefore the PC-6 shall not be authorizedperform IFR flights carrying passengers, under RBAC 135 operational rules.

PC-6 special operations certification was provide

OPERATIONAL DOCUMENTATIO N

quipment List – MMEL.

for the PC-6/B2-H4.

Airplane Flight Manual – AFM.

razilian Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) of the PC-6, approved by ANAC, shall be used by Brazilian operators.


off. -

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(1) (2)


FLIGHT SIMULATION TRAINING DEVICES (FSTD)

6 pilots and mechanics in its

Required Equipments: IFR

shall not be authorized to

special operations certification was provided.

ANAC Product Certification

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10. OPERATIONAL ISSUES (Forward Jump Seat)

Due to PC-6/B2H4 single pilot certificationmonitoring and proficiency check flights

11. CONCLUSIONS

The Operational Evaluation of the PC

- The airplane single enginerequired for pilots to operate the aircraft

- An initial training program shall be

- IFR flights carrying passengers, under RBAC 135 opera

BAEG – PC-6/B2-H4

Gabriel Dâmaso Murta – Focal Point of BAEG

André Marques Caetano – Aircraft Evaluation Group Manager


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Forward Jump Seat)

certification, the right forward seat is considered as a jump seat for monitoring and proficiency check flights, including flight training.

Operational Evaluation of the PC-6 is concluded. The main findings are:

engine class rating - land (MNTE - Aviões monomotores terrestresto operate the aircraft;

An initial training program shall be successfully completed by the candidate pilots;

IFR flights carrying passengers, under RBAC 135 operational rule shall not be authorized

ANAC, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Focal Point of BAEG – PC-6/B2-H4

Aircraft Evaluation Group Manager


, the right forward seat is considered as a jump seat for

Aviões monomotores terrestres) is

completed by the candidate pilots;

shall not be authorized.

, Brazil – October 20th, 2011.

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