Limitations
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ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500E
(Model 369E)
Revision 13
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FAA Approved
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5. ROTOR BRAKE LIMITATIONS (IF INSTALLED)
The rotor brake must be in the stowed position prior to engine starting.
The rotor brake may be applied after engine shutdown with the rotor at or be-
low 205 RPM.
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6. ROTOR RPM (SPEED) LIMITATIONS
Normal Operating Range
: 487 RPM to 492 RPM (102 − 103 percent N
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Power on:
maximum RPM is 492 RPM (Ref 103 percent N
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Power on:
minimum RPM is 487 RPM (Ref 102 percent N
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Power off:
maximum RPM is 523RPM (Ref 109 percent N
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Power off:
minimum RPM is 410RPM (Ref 87 percent N
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