Weight and
Balance Data
CSP-HE/HS-1
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500
(Models 369HE/HS/HM
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Revision 6
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6−1.
Weight and Balance Characteristics
6−1
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Table 6−1. Center of Gravity Limits
6−1
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Figure 6−1. Center of Gravity Envelope
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Figure 6−2. Balance Diagram (Sheet 1 of 2)
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Figure 6−2. Balance Diagram (Sheet 2 of 2)
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Figure 6−3. Station Diagram
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Figure 6−4. Sample Weight and Balance Report (Sheet 1 of 2)
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Figure 6−4. Sample Weight and Balance Report (Sheet 2 of 2)
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Figure 6−5. Sample Surplus and Missing Items
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Figure 6−6. Sample Basic Weight and Balance Record
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Figure 6−7. Fuel Station (JET A at 6.8 Pounds per Gallon) (Sheet 1 of 2)
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Figure 6−7. Fuel Station (JET B at 6.5 Pounds per Gallon) (Sheet 2 of 2)
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6−2.
Weight and Balance Criteria
6−12
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6−3.
Equipment Removal or Installation
6−12
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6−4.
Weight and Balance Determination − Passenger
Configuration
6−12
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Example I :Longitudinal CG Calculation − Passenger
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6−5.
Longitudinal Loading of Cargo
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Example II :Longitudinal CG Calculation − Passenger and Cargo
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6−6.
Permissible Lateral Loadings
6−16
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6−7.
Lateral Loading of Cargo
6−16
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Example III :Lateral CG Calculation − Passenger and Cargo
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Table 6−2. Weights and Longitudinal Moments − Pilot, Passenger, Baggage
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Table 6−3. Weights and LateralMoments − Pilot, Passenger, Baggage
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6−8.
Internal Loading of Cargo
6−20
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Table 6−4. Cargo Weight vs Loop Restraint
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Figure 6−8. Cargo Restraint
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