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Optional Equipment
Cargo Hook Kit
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500E
(Model 369E)
Revision 14
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FAA Approved
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5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: CARGO HOOK KIT
PART I
GENERAL
The MDHI 369H90072−505 Cargo Hook Kit consists of a cargo hook which at-
taches to the fuselage keel beam, electrical connections to provide the pilot
with cargo release or jettison capability using a switch on the cyclic stick, and
a manual backup release mechanism. The cargo hook kit is designed to carry
hook loads up to 2000 pounds.
When the kit is installed, an owner or operator holding a valid Rotorcraft Ex-
ternal Load Operator Certificate may utilize the helicopter for transportation of
external cargo when operated by a qualified pilot. OPERATIONS WITH CAR-
GO ON THE HOOK SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AP-
PLICABLE PORTIONS OF FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS PART 133.
Information provided in these operating instructions is presented with the in-
tent of furnishing important data that can be used in the Rotorcraft Load
Combination Flight Manual. The Combination Flight Manual, which is re-
quired by FAR Part 133, will be prepared by the applicant to obtain the rotor-
craft External Load Operator Certificate.
