CSP-HE/HS-1
Optional Equipment
Luggage Pod
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500
(Models 369HE/HS/HM
)
Revision 6
9-43
FAA Approved
9-12. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: LUGGAGE POD
PART I
GENERAL
The Luggage Pod Kit is designed to increase the cargo carrying capability of
the helicopter.
The kit consists of one or two externally mounted luggage pods and attaching
hardware. The pods attach to the side of the helicopter, below the passenger
compartment doors, using the jacking fittings and the cargo hook hard−points.
Fold−up steps are incorporated in the pods to facilitate entry to the passenger
compartment.
PART II
LIMITATIONS
Weight Limitations:
Maximum allowable weight in each pod is 250 pounds. Do not exceed 60
pounds per square foot load density in pods.
Helicopter center of gravity including effect of pod and load in pod must not
exceed the helicopter center of gravity (Section VI).
Kit Combinations Limitations:
The 369H90070 Rotorcraft Hoist Kit may not be used when a Luggage pod
is installed on the same side as the hoist.
Only the 369H90121−509 version of the Emergency float Kit may be used
in combination with the luggage pods.
Flight Limitations:
Pod installation is limited to one pod on each side of the helicopter. Pod/
pods may be installed individually or simultaneously.
