Kodiak 100 Series User Manual

Pilot’s Operating Handbook Supplement
9.3-12
DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Section 9
PARACHUTE OPERATIONS
Parachute Ops
100 SERIES
9.3-4 NORMAL PROCEDURES
CHECKLIST PROCEDURES
BEFORE STARTING
In addition to the normal checklist items:
1. Parachutist Operation brief
.......................................................COMPLETED
2. Parachutist Emergency Evacuation brief
.................................. COMPLETED
3. Red Jump Light..........................................................................................ON
4. Jump Door
....................................................................................... CLOSED
5. Parachutist Restraints...................................ANCHORED TO TRACKS AND
SECURED TO PARACHUTES
6. Tail Stand
...................................................................................... REMOVED
BEFORE TAKEOFF
In Addition to the Normal Checklist Items:
1. Pilot’s Parachute
.................................................................................CHECK
APPROACHING DROP ZONE
1. Minimum 5 minutes prior to dropping ...................................... ATC REPORT
2. After clearance received
............................................ AMBER JUMP LIGHT ON
3. 8 nm from Drop Zone......................................................PROCEED DIRECT
4. Flaps
..........................................................................................................20°
5. Power Lever............................................................................ 400-800 FT LB
6. Propeller
........................................................................................ 2000 RPM
7. Airspeed.............................................................................................75 KIAS
8. Overhead Drop Zone
................................................. GREEN JUMP LIGHT ON
9. After drop completed ............................................................... ATC REPORT
10. Jump Door
......................................................................... VERIFY CLOSED
CAUTION: Observe altitude and airspeed. No climb allowed. Maintain
75 KIAS.
NOTE: Due to air loads on the jump door while in ight, the door may
not close completely at airspeeds greater than 80 KIAS. If an inadvertent
attempt is made to close the door at an airspeed greater than 80 KIAS and
the door does not close completely, reduce airspeed to 70-80 KIAS to allow
the door to close on its own.
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