AC 36-1G

Historical

Advisory circular · Noise Levels for U.S. Certificated and Foreign Aircraft

A newer version is currentThis is a historical version. AC 36-1H is the version in force, approved May 25, 2012.
Approved
August 27, 1997
Last reviewed
August 27, 1997
Family
AC 36-1 · 2 versions
Revision
G
14 CFR parts
36

Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed November 21, 2025.

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08/27/97 AC36-1G Appendix 10

NOISE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - HELICOPTERS

APPROACH 115 110 110 105 EPNL 85 10 100 1000 Takeoff Weight (1,000 Ibs) Page 6

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8/27/97 AIRCRAFT NOISE DATA FOR U.S. CERTIFICATED HELICOPTERS (14 CFR PART 36, APPENDIX J)

MANUFACTURER MGW MLW ENGINE DATA MAIN ROTOR MAS THAT ISION MODEL 1000# MER, MODEL NO. MFR.MODEL BLADES DIAFT MER, MODEL BLADES RIA(FT.) STAGE NOTES BELL HELI TEXTRON 4.55 ALLISON BELL HELI TEXT 2 37.0 BELL HELI TEXT 2 5.4 85.2 206L-4 F/STC00036SE 4.55 250-C20R 206-015-001-107 206-016-201-127 BELL HELI TEXTRON 5.00 ALLISON BELL HELI TEXT 4 35.0 BELL HELI TEXT 2 5.4 85.1 407 5.00 250-C47B 407-015-001-101 406-016-100-101 BOEING 4.10 ALLISON 27.5 13 79.0 MD 600N 250-C47 BOEING 6.00 PRATT & WHITNEY MCDONNELL DOUGLAS 33.9 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS 13 1.8 82.1 2 MD 900 6.00 PW2064 NOTAR ENSTROM 1.07 LYCOMING 1 3 32.0 2 4.7 79.0 2 280FX/F-28F H10-360-F1AD ENSTROM 2.85 ALLISON 1 ENSTROM 32.0 ENSTROM 2 5.0 82.4 2 TH28/480 2.85 250-C20W 4143000-1 28-150073-3 EUROCOPTER 3.70 PRATT & WHITNEY 4 32.8 78.7 2 EC 120 PT6B-37 EUROCOPTER 5.80 PRATT & WHITNEY 2 4 33.5 81.6 EC135P PW206B EUROCOPTER 5.80 TURBOMECA 2 4 33.5 80.2 2 EC135T ARRIUS 2B KAMAN 6.00 TEXTRON LYCOMING KAMAN 2 48.2 82.5 2 4 K-1200 6.00 T5317A-1 K-1200(2)2 Rotors ROBINSON 2.40 LYCOMING ROBINSON HELI 2 33.0 ROBINSON HELI 2 4.8 81.9 2 R44 ASTRO 2.40 0-540-F1B5 C016-1 C029-1 SCHWEIZER 2.20 ALLISON SCHWEIZER 3 26.8 SCHWEIZER 2 4.3 79.4 2 269D/330 2.20 250-220W 269 A 1002 269 A 6034-19 SCHWEIZER 2.05 LYCOMING 26.8 2 4 3 78.8 2 300C(1) H10-360-DIA SCHWEIZER 2.05 LYCOMING 26.8 2 4 3 81.1 2 300C(2) H10-360-DIA SCHWEIZER 2.05 LYCOMING 26.8 2 4} 79.2 2 300C(3) HI0-360-DIA Page 1

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AC36-1G 08/27/97 Appendix 11 Appendix 11 Notes

1. Includes Upturned Exhaust.

2. Includes Muffler.

3. Includes Muffler and Resonator.

4. Includes Two Counter-Rotating, Intermeshing Main Rotors.

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AC36-1G 08/27/97 Appendix 11

EQUATIONS FOR THE CALCULATION OF NOISE CERTIFICATION LIMITS 14 CFR Part 36, APPENDIX J Noise Limit (SEL) Flyover Limits Up To And Including 1,764 Ib. 82 (108 1764 W Over 1,764 lb. Up To And Including 6,000 lb. 82 + 3.01- 1og2 Page 3

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08/27/97 AC36-1G Appendix 11

NOISE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - HELICOPTERS 14 CFR Part 36 - APPENDIX J (FLYOVER) 90 89 88 87 86 84 83 Stage 2 82 81 80 Takeoff Weight (1,000 Ibs) 10 Page 4

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08/27/97 AC36-1G Appendix 12 APPENDIX 12

ABBREVIATIONS # Pounds Altitude Approach Auxiliary Power Unit Bypass Ratio Corrected Noise Level in A-Weighted Decibels Code of Federal Regulations Constant Speed Drive Oil Cooler A-Weighted Decibels Diameter DIAM Diameter EPNdB Effective Perceived Noise Level in Decibels EXH Exhaust Configuration FO Flyover FT Feet HWFAP Hardwall Forward Acoustic Panels ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization MdBA Measured Noise Level in A-Weighted Decibels MFR Manufacturer MLW Maximum Certificated Landing Weight MTOW Maximum Certificated Takeoff Weight NO Number NRI Noise Reduction Inlet PC Performance Correction RPM Revolutions per Minute SAC Single Annular Combustor SHP Shaft Horsepower ....

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