Absolute VNE Power-On is what speed?

Absolute VNE Power-On is what speed?

• A. 175 KIAS
• B. 165 KIAS
• C. 185 KIAS
• D. 170 KIAS

Answer: (A)

Absolute VNE Power-On is the maximum speed you may fly with the rotor and engine producing power. It’s set lower than the power-off limit because, when powered, rotor and airframe loads increase with airspeed, and the rotor’s performance margins, engine torque, and control effectiveness must be kept within safe limits. Exceeding this speed in power-on flight could push the rotor system or airframe closer to structural or mechanical limits. For the MH-65E, the published speed for Absolute VNE Power-On is 175 KIAS. This value protects the rotor system and airframe during powered flight. The other listed speeds are simply not the approved power-on limit.

Absolute VNE Power-On is the maximum speed you may fly with the rotor and engine producing power. It’s set lower than the power-off limit because, when powered, rotor and airframe loads increase with airspeed, and the rotor’s performance margins, engine torque, and control effectiveness must be kept within safe limits. Exceeding this speed in power-on flight could push the rotor system or airframe closer to structural or mechanical limits.

For the MH-65E, the published speed for Absolute VNE Power-On is 175 KIAS. This value protects the rotor system and airframe during powered flight. The other listed speeds are simply not the approved power-on limit.