CSP
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E
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Optional Equipment
Four
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Bladed Tail Rotor
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500E
(Model 369E)
Revision 14
9
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21
FAA Approved
PART VI
WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA
Weight and balance characteristics:
See Table 9−4 and Figure 9−5 and Figure 9−6 for CG limits.
Table 9
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4. Center of Gravity Limits
Gross Weight
(lb)
Longitudinal C.G. Limit
(Sta−in.)
Lateral C.G. Limit
(Sta−in.)
Forward
Aft
(+) Right, (−) Left
3000
99.0
103.0
±
3.0
2500
99.0
104.5
±
3.0
2300
99.0
105.1
±
3.0
2000
99.0
106.0
±
3.0
1592
99.0
108.1
±
1.7
The forward CG limit is 99.0 inches; the aft CG varies linearly from 103.0
inches at 3000 pounds gross weight, to 106.0 at 2000 pounds, then linearly
to 108.1 at minimum flying weight of 1592 pounds.
The lateral CG limits are
±
3.0 inches at gross weights from 3000 to 2000
pounds, then vary linearly to
±
1.7 inches at 1592 pounds.
