Kodiak 100 Series User Manual

Pilot’s Operating Handbook Supplement
9.3-7
DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Section 9
PARACHUTE OPERATIONS
Parachute Ops
100 SERIES
8. Dropping is only allowed during straight, horizontal, coordinated, and
unaccelerated ight, with the aps at 20°.
9. Maximum operating airspeed with cargo door removed (jump door open)
is 120 KIAS.
10. Minimum airspeed with the jump door open is 70 KIAS.
11. Maximum indicated airspeed during parachute dropping (green jump
signal light ON) is 80 KIAS.
12. Maximum bank angle while maneuvering with the jump door open (amber
jump signal light ON) is 10 degrees.
13. Intentional stalls are prohibited with the jump door open.
14. All loose equipment in the cabin must be secured or stowed.
15. If rapid descents are used that will achieve V
mo
airspeed, they shall be
accomplished with the jump door closed and in coordinated ight only.
WEIGHT AND BALANCE LIMITATIONS
Center of Gravity Range
Forward C.G. Limit (5,000 lb or less) ...................63.90 inches aft of datum
(14.00% MAC)
Forward C.G. Limit (6,750 lb) ...............................69.42 inches aft of datum
(Linear variation from 5,000 lb to 6,750 lb) (22.50% MAC)
Aft Limit, up to 6,750 lb.........................................80.78 inches aft of datum
(40.00% MAC)
Aft Transient Limit.................................................84.02 inches aft of datum
(45.00% MAC)
Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC)
Leading Edge MAC ..............................................54.81 inches aft of datum
MAC Length
.............................................................................64.92 inches
Reference Datum
....................................................Forward face of rewall
WARNING: The aft transient limit of 45.00% MAC is ONLY allowed
while the airplane is in the jump condition (75 KIAS, 20° Flaps, Maximum
Bank Angle of 10°, level and coordinated ight). Flight tests have been
accomplished up to this transient CG limit to ensure safe operation of the
aircraft in a limited ight envelope (jump condition only). DO NOT exceed
the aft transient limit of 84.02 inches aft of datum (45.00% MAC) as the
aircraft will become unstable and loss of control may occur.
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