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ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500E
(Model 369E)
Revision 16
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SECTION I
GENERAL
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1. INTRODUCTION
The Rotorcraft Flight Manual has been prepared to provide the pilot with all
information necessary to accomplish the intended mission with the maximum
amount of efficiency and safety.
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2. SCOPE
This manual meets all FAA requirements for APPROVED DATA and that data
is so designated.
MDHI has included additional supplemental data which is intended to provide
the pilot with information that enhances and eases his task.
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3. ROTORCRAFT CERTIFICATION
The rotorcraft is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration under FAA
Type Certificate Number H3WE.
Certification of the aircraft has been accomplished in accordance with all appli-
cable United States Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Adminis-
tration Regulations in the normal helicopter category.
The FAA model designation is Model 369E.
The FAA/ICAO aircraft type designator is H500.
The MDHI commercial designation is MD 500E.
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PURPOSE UTILITY OPERATIONS
The installation and use of certain optional equipment is approved by the FAA
and requires supplemental flight data when limitations, performance or proce-
dures are affected. Refer to Section IX for Optional Equipment.
MDHI optional equipment items and STC items which are FAA approved for
the MD 500E may be installed and used.
