What is the payload value for a Type 2 helicopter at sea level at 59 degrees?

What is the payload value for a Type 2 helicopter at sea level at 59 degrees?

• A. 6,000-12,000 lbs
• B. 2,500 lbs
• C. 1,000 lbs
• D. 3,000 lbs

Answer: (B)

The key idea is understanding what “payload” means in helicopter operations: it’s the maximum external load the helicopter can safely lift under the given conditions. For a Type 2 helicopter, the published load chart specifies the payload at sea level with a temperature of 59°F (about 15°C). Under those standard conditions, the allowable payload is 2,500 pounds. So that value represents the practical limit you can plan for before considering other factors like fuel, crew, or equipment. The other options don’t fit because they either exceed what Type 2 helicopters are rated for under those conditions (heavy-lift ranges like 6,000–12,000 pounds belong to larger helicopter types) or fall below the charted limit (1,000 pounds is too low, and 3,000 pounds is not the published rating for sea level at 59°F).

The key idea is understanding what “payload” means in helicopter operations: it’s the maximum external load the helicopter can safely lift under the given conditions. For a Type 2 helicopter, the published load chart specifies the payload at sea level with a temperature of 59°F (about 15°C). Under those standard conditions, the allowable payload is 2,500 pounds. So that value represents the practical limit you can plan for before considering other factors like fuel, crew, or equipment.

The other options don’t fit because they either exceed what Type 2 helicopters are rated for under those conditions (heavy-lift ranges like 6,000–12,000 pounds belong to larger helicopter types) or fall below the charted limit (1,000 pounds is too low, and 3,000 pounds is not the published rating for sea level at 59°F).