Kodiak 100 Series User Manual

Pilot’s Operating Handbook Supplement
9.3-5
DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Section 9
PARACHUTE OPERATIONS
Parachute Ops
100 SERIES
9.3-1 GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
The Parachute Operations Installation is designed to accommodate
parachute jumping operations by manual or automatic deployment. The
installation includes the following items:
• Transparent vertical sliding door made of polycarbonate
• Wind deector – installed inside the fuselage at the aft edge of the cargo
door
• Internal grab bar
• External grab bar
• Step – located aft of the cargo door outside of the fuselage
• Jump signal lights and switches
• Video camera – mounted on the lower aft portion of the left wing
• Video monitor and recorder – located on the left interior sidewall aft of
the cargo door
• Static line attachment – located on the right interior sidewall across from
the cargo door
• Rear view mirror – located just below the magnetic compass
The following gure outlines the four allowable combinations of the above
items:
Conguration
Item/System
Jump Door Jump Step External Grab Bar Internal Grab Bar Static Line Attachment Wind Deector Jump Signal Lights Jump Video System Rear View Mirror
A X X X X X X X X X
B X X X X X X X X
C X X X X X X X X
D X X X X X X X
Table 9.3-1 – Allowable Combinations
As shown by the above gure, the jump video system and static line
attachment are not required to be installed for parachute operations.
Uncontrolled if printed

Kodiak 100 Series Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Daher
Engine	Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34
Service Ceiling	25, 000 feet
Seating Capacity	10
Crew	1-2
Range	1, 132 nautical miles
Type	Utility aircraft
Length	34 feet 2 inches
Wingspan	45 feet
Max takeoff weight	7, 255 pounds
Power Output	750 shp
Cabin Width	4 feet 6 inches