CSP-HE/HS-1
Optional Equipment
Rotorcraft Hoist
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500
(Models 369HE/HS/HM
)
Revision 6
9-33
FAA Approved
PART VI
WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA
Weight and Loading:
The following table should be used by the operator to assist in evaluating
the helicopter center of gravity for various hoist load weights. The maxi−
mum hoist load of 300 pounds and the maximum helicopter gross weight of
2550 pounds must not be exceeded. Examples of use of the tables are pro−
vided.
Table 9-5. Permissible Hoist Loads
Forward
P
Attendant Weight (Pounds)
Pilot Weight
(Pounds)
Passenger
Weight
150
175
200
225
(Pounds)
Weight
(Pounds)
Permissible Hoist Loads (Pounds)
A
150
0
150
175
200
225
300
295
280
265
245
300
285
270
250
235
300
275
255
240
225
300
260
245
230
215
B
175
0
150
175
200
225
300
300
300
285
270
300
300
290
275
260
300
295
280
265
250
300
285
270
255
240
C
200
0
150
175
200
225
300
300
300
300
295
300
300
300
300
280
300
300
300
290
270
300
300
295
275
260
D
225
0
150
175
200
225
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
300
295
300
300
300
300
285
NOTE:
Permissible hoist load may be increased 9 pounds for each 10 pounds of ballast or
passenger weight placed at seat location opposite hoist load during hoisting operations
to 300 pounds maximum.
