What is the purpose of the Operating Handbook in regards to ARROW documentation requirements?

The purpose of the Operating Handbook in the context of ARROW documentation requirements is to outline aircraft operating limitations. This handbook contains crucial information that pilots need to know about the specific capabilities and restrictions of the helicopter they are flying. Such limitations include maximum altitude, weight limits, airspeed restrictions, and other critical operational data necessary for safe flight.

Understanding the operating limitations is essential for ensuring that the helicopter is operated within its safe parameters, which directly impacts safety during flight operations. While the other aspects—such as emergency procedures, weight and balance calculations, and flight crew training requirements—are also important, they fall under different categorizies of flight operation preparation and regulation but do not specifically define the aircraft's operating limitations as outlined in the Operating Handbook.