During hover and transition flight below 80 KIAS, torque limit is what percent torque?

During hover and transition flight below 80 KIAS, torque limit is what percent torque?

• A. 83% torque
• B. 320 RPM
• C. OEI
• D. 95% torque

Answer: (D)

Torque limit is the maximum safe engine-torque setting for a given flight condition. In hover and during transitions when you’re flying below 80 KIAS, the rotor system and drivetrain face peak demands and gusts can cause sudden torque fluctuations. To protect the transmission and rotor assembly while still giving you enough authority to respond to changes, the limit is set at 95% torque. That extra margin helps prevent hitting the 100% redline during rapid collective inputs or gust loads, maintaining controllability and component safety. The other options aren’t appropriate here: a numeric RPM value isn’t how torque is specified, and OEI describes a flight condition rather than a torque limit.

Torque limit is the maximum safe engine-torque setting for a given flight condition. In hover and during transitions when you’re flying below 80 KIAS, the rotor system and drivetrain face peak demands and gusts can cause sudden torque fluctuations. To protect the transmission and rotor assembly while still giving you enough authority to respond to changes, the limit is set at 95% torque. That extra margin helps prevent hitting the 100% redline during rapid collective inputs or gust loads, maintaining controllability and component safety. The other options aren’t appropriate here: a numeric RPM value isn’t how torque is specified, and OEI describes a flight condition rather than a torque limit.