The ch 53e super stallion entered service in 1981 and is the only heavy lift helicopter in the dod rotorcraft inventory. Garman, an h 53 family pilot and senior preliminary design engineer in sikorskys new product definition group. Color manuals we are now offering manual copies in color. Pcl natops quadfold natops general flight and operating instructions systems 1. These are either original or copies of manuals and blueprints used when these aircraft were in active duty, now transferred into electronic format. With issues finally ironed out, the helicopter was ready for serial production and first deliveries began in 1966 with the ch 53a model just in time to take part in marine actions during the american involvement in the. Apron location with regard to airfield layout will adhere to operations and safety clearances provided in chapter 6 of this manual. Ufc 326001 airfield and heliport planning and design, with. It is the only heavy lift helicopter designed this century that meets todays tough safety standards. Must be able to compute aircraft weight and balance to ensure fuel efficiency and safety of flight. Ch 53e natops pdf airs tec for che sil simulator k nfds blue angel. Geometric design tables new construction reconstruction. Sikorskys venerable ch 53 family has a new member, the ch 53k.
Mar 02, 2021 since then, boeing has begun flight tests of a ch 47 equipped with more powerful general electric t408 engines that are used in the ch 53k. The united states air force operated the hh 53 super jolly green giant during the late and postvietnamwar era, updating most of. Sikorsky was awarded a solesource contract to develop the ch 53k helicopter because, according to the program office, as the developer of the ch 53e, it is the only known qualified source with the ability to design, develop, and produce the required ch 53 variant. Its avionics and flight control systems are designed to accommodate future software upgrades, and its internal payload capability may be increased substantially in the future with relatively simple modifications. So far, however, the marines have remained committed to. Sikorsky ch 53d sea stallion natops flight manual us navy. Us navy natops flight manual for the ch 53d sea stallion, navair. On 26 july 2010, an israeli air force sikorsky ch 53 yasur helicopter crashed during a training flight in the carpathian mountains, near the city of brasov in romania. On this site you can purchase and download digital. The same blades were used on the ch mh53e helicopter with 3 foot extenders to increase the main rotor diameter. Home helicopter manuals sikorsky h 53 stallion sikorsky ch 53e sea stallion natops flight manual us navy. This manual is applicable to the marine corps total force. The ch 53k is poised for significant capability growth for years to come. Learjet 40 series structural repair manual record of temporary revisions revision number 53 1 status inactive date jun 1600 location 53 1015 pg.
Aug 07, 2019 ch 53e natops pdf airs tec for che sil simulator k nfds blue angel. Customers require immediate access to operational and maintenance directives to keep their rotorcraft flying and to support flight safety. The geometric design criteria shown in figure 53 1 apply to new construction or complete reconstructi on of a freeway. Jul 2014 the following should be considered in the use the figures. Flight simulator gps commands 7 keyboard shortcuts 7. The first flight of a ch 53d with the irb installed was september 29, 1971. Jan 17, 2020 some sixteen ch 53 sea stallion helicopters were already on order for the usmc even when flight testing was still ongoing. About this manual this manual guides you through the product features and is intended for.
Sikorsky ch53e sea stallion natops flight manual us navy. Ch53 sea stallion mh53e sea dragon mh53j pave low iii. The ch 53k supports omfts missions with the seamless maneuver of magtf assault forces and equipment from a ship directly to an inland objective without operational pause. The helicopter will be compatible with all current and future aircraft carriers, clf, and atf ships to include fitting inside the hangars of all clf ships without ship alteration. Sikorsky archives s65h53ad sea stallion h53e super. The marines new ch53k helicopter isnt allowed to spend. Uh60 black hawk uh60l black hawk uh60q medevac mh60g pave hawk hh60g pave hawk ch 60 sea hawk uh60 black hawk the black hawk is the armys frontline utility helicopter used for air assault, air cavalry, and aeromedical evacuation units. Ufc 326001 airfield and heliport planning and design. The ch 53e super stallion is used by us marine corps for amphibious assault, carrying heavy equipment and armament, and recovering disabled aircraft. The containerized flight training device cftd is housed at marine corps air station mcas new river, jacksonville, nc. Sikorsky h 53 sea stallion the h 53 first flew in 1964 and is a large helicopter combining the dynamic components of the s64 skycrane with a new watertight hull. Users manual for prepar3d flight sim fly waas approaches.
As of october 2017, marines who meet the requirements for the mos are authorized to add 7511 or 6053 as an additional mos in the marine corps total force system. Oct 01, 2019 ch 53e natops pdf airs tec for che sil simulator k nfds blue angel. Sikorsky ch53 a helicopter flight manual aircraft reports. Jun 20, 2019 ch 53e natops pdf airs tec for che sil simulator k nfds blue angel. Ch53k the only heavy lift solution lockheed martin.
Improvements to the aircraft include an elastomeric rotor head, external. The ch 53k king stallion, the newest model, is progressing through the developmental flight test regimen. Mar 18, 2021 for the basic outlines of many lowrisk ch 53x ch 53k improvements, read an affordable solution to heavy lift pdf by lt. Capable of both internal and external transport of supplies, the ch 53d is shipboard compatible and capable of operation in adverse weather conditions both. C a u t i o n support the canopy by hand before disconnecting the opening limiter strap. Enemy troop concentrations, air defenses, and their capability to react to a helicopterborne force landing nearby are considered when selecting lzs. It is to be utilized by the marine corps and navy for the following missions. The accident took place during a joint romanianisraeli aviation military exercise codenamed blue sky 2010. May 01, 2020 the h 53 heavy lift helicopters program office pma261 took delivery of the first training device for the ch 53k king stallion helicopter on april 14, 2020. The ch 53e is a followon for its predecessor, the ch 53d. The current force of eight active component hmhs and one reserve component hmh has supported heavy.
Sep 21, 2016 united states marine corps currently relies on the sikorsky ch 53 fleet to carry cargo and personnel from ship to shore in a variety of critical missions including humanitarian relief and battlefield support. In order to adapt the cpt to more flexible training conditions, the mobile version of the cpt also runs on laptops and can be used at any site for the training of the ch 53 aircrew. The ch 53 sea stallion sikorsky s65 is a family of heavylift transport helicopters designed and built by sikorsky aircraft. By reading this manual, you should become well acquainted with the product, and should be able to obtain the information necessary to use the. This typical omfts scenario requires the ch 53k to have the capability of an overthehorizon shipboard launch, at night, in low visibility or adverse weather. Home helicopter manuals sikorsky h 53 stallion sikorsky ch 53d sea stallion natops flight manual us navy. Aircraft parking aprons typically are located between the parallel taxiway and the hangar line. Built to thrive on the modern battlefield, including shipboard operations, the ch 53k aircraft is designed to be intelligent, reliable, low maintenance and survivable. The ch 53d is a more capable version of the ch 53a introduced into the marine corps in 1966.
The navy continues ch 53k flight testing, using the four engineering development model edm aircraft, three system demonstration test articles sdta, and the ground test vehicle gtv. P3dv4 compatible our ch 53 package is included as default aircraft in the v4. The fy18 mos manual establishes the skill designator of 7511 for ch 53k qualified pilots and 6053 for enlisted maintenance personnel and aircrew. Mar 07, 2017 7mar2017 sikorsky ch53 a helicopter flight manual maggiori informazioni cerca questo pin e molto altro su aircraft reports aircraft manuals blueprints aviation publications di fortunato ferdinando sicuro. If a manual is available in color, the option will display in the available media section on the item page. These are either original or copies of manuals and. Will plan for the use of cs or civil reserve air fleet as basic aircraft for the movement of. It shall not be used for any real world aviation application or reference. This item is sold for historical and reference only. Marine corps ch 53 squadrons are organized to support the specific requirements of the magtf. This particular natops flight manual ch 53e pdf file is registered in our database as, with file size for approximately 224. Sikorsky ch 53e sea stallion natops flight manual us navy.
Ch 53d improved rotor blade irb cruise guide indicators. The 53e is equipped with a refueling probe and can be refueled in flight giving the helicopter indefinite range. The king stallion has been designed and built to the exacting standards of the u. The ch 60 will be able to operate day or night, under adverse weather conditions, including flight in light icing. Sikorsky ch 53 a helicopter flight manual disclaimer. Conduct aviation support of tactical recovery of aircraft and. Ch53 sea stallion mh53e sea dragon mh53j pave low iii the ch 53d sea stallion is designed for the transportation of equipment, supplies and personnel during the assault phase of an amphibious operation and subsequent operations ashore. Nemeth designs sikorsky ch 53e super stallion for ms flight simulator x. Chapter 6 provides additional information on apron requirements. Used extensively both afloat and ashore, the sea stallion was the heavy lift helicopter for the marine corps until the introduction of the ch 53e triple engine variant of the h 53 family into the fleet in 1981. January 1995 53 0100 maintenance practices 53 0101 canopy removalinstallation 1 open canopy. Jul 09, 2015 ch 46 175 250 350 ch 53 175 250 350 mv22 175 250 350 o alternates. All the latest directives such as alert service bulletins asbs, service bulletins sbs and safety information notices sins are published in real time on airbus helicopters t. Tm 1152024010, army model ch 47d helicopter, 22 february 2011 itm 1152025210, army model mh47e helicopter, 28 june 1995 w changes 22, dated 31 october 2008 fm 304.
Sikorsky ch53d sea stallion natops flight manual us navy. An alternate lz should be planned for each primary lz selected to ensure flexibility. Blades of similar construction were used for both the s70 and s76 model helicopters. Corps fleet of ch 53e super stallion heavy lift helicopters. A ch 53 squadron is designed to be task organized and is manned, trained and equipped in the following manner. These digital flight manuals contain all the information required by the pilot, including a technical description of the aircraft, limitations, normal and emergency procedures and in most cases performance data. Originally developed for use by the united states marine corps, it is currently in service with germany, iran, israel, and mexico. Ch 53e hexicopler systemdscription and status the ch 53e helicopter is to be an improved i version of the shipboard based ch 53 helicopter with greater lift capability. The recently published marine corps aviation plan, 2019 provided an overview and update with regard to the ch 53k program. In use with several us forces and exported to several countries, the h 53 series is utilised in the longrange infiltration, rescue, utility, mine sweeping and heavylift roles. The 53e is equipped with a refueling probe and can be refueled in flight giving. The twinengine helicopter is capable of lifting 7 tons 6. The integrated computerized deployment system icodes is the only acceptable automated. Aircraft load planning and documentation, part iii, appendix v.
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