CSP-HE/HS-1
Additional Operations
and Performance Data
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500
(Models 369HE/HS/HM
)
Revision 6
8-1
SECTION VIII
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
AND PERFORMANCE DATA
8-1. GENERAL
OGE hover performance charts:
OGE hover performance charts (Ref. Figure 8−1 thru Figure 8−5) are pro−
vided for the standard Model HE/HS as well as those equipped with option−
al equipment.
To use the chart, follow the instructions for IGE hover charts as described
in Section V.
OGE hover performance table:
An OGE hover perfromance table is provided for 369HE/HS helicopters
equipped with Allison 250−C20 engines (Ref. Table 9−1). This table may be
used for planning flights with external loads. When using this table for
OGE hover data with internal loads, the maximum certified gross weight is
limited to 2550 LBS. Weights above 2550 LBS must be external and jetison−
able.
Be sure to select the appropriate hover ceiling chart for type of
equipment installed installed on the helicopter. Figure numbers
marked with an asterisk (*) indicate data pertinent to an installed
optional equipment item.
CAUTION
