Limitations
CSP
−
E
−
1
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500E
(Model 369E)
Revision 13
2
−
3
FAA Approved
2
−
4. WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
Maximum gross weight:
3000 lbs.
Minimum flying gross weight:
1538 lbs.
Cargo deck capacity:
1300 lbs. (not to exceed 115 lbs. per square foot).
Utility stowage compartment:
Maximum weight in the utility stowage compartment is 50 pounds.
CG Limits:
Ensure helicopter CG and weight are within approved limits throughout
flight (Ref. Figure 2−1).
98
99
100
102
104
106
108
GROSS WEIGHT
−
POUNDS
1600
107.4
1800
2000
2200
2400
2600
2800
3000
FUSELAGE STATION
−
INCHES
FORWARD
AFT
F03
−
007
MINIMUM FLYING WEIGHT
1538 POUNDS
LATERAL
‘‘
−
’’ CG
LATERAL
‘‘+’’ CG
FORWARD
AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
LATERAL CG LIMITS
3 INCHES
Figure 2
−
1. Center of Gravity Envelope