The domestic AC352 helicopter has completed the flight test approved by the Civil Aviation Administration, and the countdown to airworthiness certification has entered – yqqlm

IT House news on May 13, learned from Aviation Industry Group, on May 12,AC352 Helicopter completed the last flight test subject of the special certification of the Civil Aviation Administration of China, landed steadily at Jiansanjiang Wetland Airport.This marks The flight test of AC352 helicopter approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China has been fully completedthe airworthiness certification has entered the countdown.

▲ AC352 helicopter | Source: Aviation Industry Group

The AC352 helicopter was specially certified and tested by the Civil Aviation Administration of China, including 87 subjects including Class A takeoff and landing, airspeed indication system, level flight performance, climb performance, stability and low-speed control characteristics, with a total flight time of 37.25 hours.

Aviation Industry Group stated that during the test flight, the Civil Aviation Administration conducted a systematic evaluation of the AC352 helicopter’s performance, handling qualities and equipment working conditions by checking the flight test data submitted by the applicant. follow up,AC352 helicopter will conduct functional and reliability test flights.

IT House learned that the AC352 helicopter adopts a conventional aerodynamic layout, with twin engines, a wide body, and retractable wheeled landing gear at the front three points.Cabin space for 14 to 16 passengers.

In December 2016, the AC352 helicopter made its maiden flight in Harbin. In November 2019, it officially entered the applicant’s terms verification test flight. AVIC said,The advent of the AC352 helicopter fills the gap in the 7-ton pedigree of Chinese civil helicoptersIt is of great significance to promote the serial development of my country’s helicopters and expand the scale of the civil helicopter industry.