Optional Equipment
Rotorcraft Hoist
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500
(Models 369HE/HS/HM
)
CSP-HE/HS-1
Revision 6
9-30
FAA Approved
PART II
LIMITATIONS
Minimum Flight Crew:
For hoist operation, minimum flight crew is two, consisting of a pilot and
hoist operator.
Weight Limitations:
Gross weight not to exceed the maximum certificated gross weight for the
basic helicopter.
Airspeed Limitations:
With no load on hoist, cable stowed and door closed, airspeed limits are un−
changed.
During hoisting operation or with door ‘‘hold−open’ ’ in place, flight is limited
to 25 mph forward, rearward, or sideward.
Center of Gravity Limitations:
During hoisting operations:
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Gross Weight
(lbs)
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Longitudinal
CG
Station (in)
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ÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀ
ÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀÀ
Lateral
CG
Station (in)
2001 to 2550
99 to 105
+5.5, −5.0
200 or below
97 to 106
+5.5, −5.0
‘‘+’’ is right of centerline; ‘‘−’ ’ is left of centerline when looking forward.
For all other operations with hoist cable stowed: same as those for the basic
helicopter.
Fuel system limitations:
When using the center of gravity limits specified for hoisting operations, us−
able fuel is reduced to 63 US gallons (239 liters) for non self sealing fuel
tanks and to 61 US gallons (230 liters) for self−sealing fuel tanks.
Hoist Limitations:
NOTE
:
The static load test requirements of FAR 133.43 have been accomplished.
Hoist structural load limit is 300 pounds.
Use of the hoist for personnel is restricted to rescue and should be limited
to removal of the person from a perilous situation.
Kit Combination Limitations:
The Hoist may not be operated when the 369H90017 Cargo Swing is
installed.
The Hoist may be installed in combination with the 369H90121 Emergency
floats. However, it may only be operated if either the −509 or −511 versions
(incorporating hard covers) are installed.
