Weight and
Balance Data
CSP–520N–1
MD 520N (500N) ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
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6−1. Weight and Balance Characteristics
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Table 6−1. Center of Gravity Limits
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Figure 6−1. Longitudinal Center of Gravity Envelope
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Figure 6−2. Reference Coordinates (Sheet 1 of 2)
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Figure 6−2. Reference Coordinates (Sheet 2 of 2)
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Figure 6−3. Sample Weight and Balance Report (Sheet 1 of 2)
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Figure 6−3. Sample Weight and Balance Report (Sheet 2 of 2)
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Figure 6−4. Sample Surplus and Missing Items
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Figure 6−5. Sample Weight and Balance Record
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6−2. Weight and Balance Criteria
6−9
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6−3. Equipment Removal or Installation
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6−4. Weight and Balance Determination − Passenger Configuration
6−9
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6−5. Longitudinal Loading of Cargo
6−11
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6−6. Permissible Lateral Loadings
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6−7. Lateral Loading of Cargo
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Figure 6−6. Fuel Station Diagram (Jet−A at 6.8 Pounds per Gallon)
(Sheet 1 of 2)
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Figure 6−6. Fuel Station Diagram (Jet−B at 6.5 Pounds per Gallon)
(Sheet 2 of 2)
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Table 6−2. Weights and Longitudinal Moments − Pilot, Passenger, Baggage
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Table 6−3. Weights and Lateral5Moments − Pilot, Passenger, Baggage
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6−8. Internal Loading of Cargo
6−19
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Table 6−4. Cargo Weight Versus Loop Restraint
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Figure 6−7. Cargo Restraint
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