Which description defines a Medium Helicopter Type 2?

• A. Certified Gross Weight: 6,000 - 12,000 lbs; Payload of 2,500 lbs at sea level at 59 degrees F
• B. Certified Gross Weight: 4,000 - 9,000 lbs; Payload of 3,000 lbs at sea level at 75 degrees F
• C. Certified Gross Weight: 8,000 - 15,000 lbs; Payload of 1,500 lbs at sea level at 50 degrees F
• D. Certified Gross Weight: 5,000 - 10,000 lbs; Payload of 2,000 lbs at sea level at 60 degrees F

Answer: (A)

This question tests understanding of how Medium Helicopter Type 2 is defined by weight and payload under standard conditions. A Medium Type 2 helicopter is described as having a certified gross weight between 6,000 and 12,000 pounds, with a payload of about 2,500 pounds at sea level under standard conditions (57–59°F is commonly used in these references). The description that matches these exact figures—gross weight in that 6,000–12,000 lb range and a 2,500 lb payload at sea level at 59°F—fits the official category precisely. The other options either fall outside the weight window, list a different payload, or specify a temperature that changes the payload from the standard reference, so they don’t align with the defined Medium Type 2 description.