Weight and
Balance Data
CSP–520N–1
MD 520N (500N) ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
TM
Original
6–1
SECTION VI
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
DATA
6–1. WEIGHT AND BALANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Weight and balance characteristics:
Maximum certified gross weight − 3350 pounds.
Minimum flying weight − 1796 pounds.
Longitudinal Reference Datum 100 inches forward of rotor centerline (rotor
hub centerline is located at Station 100).
Cargo Deck Capacity − 1300 pounds (not to exceed 115 pounds per square
foot)
Utility Stowage Compartment Limited to 50 pounds
Center of Gravity Limits:
Lateral ‘‘+’’ is right of centerline; lateral ‘‘−’’ is left of centerline when look/
ing forward.
Table 6–1. Center of Gravity Limits
Gross Weight
Longitudinal C.G. Limit
(Sta–in.)
Lateral C.G. Limit
(Sta–in.)
(lb)
Forward
Aft*
(
+
) Right, (
–
) Left
***3850
99.0
104.0
±
3.0
3350
99.0
105.5
±
3.0
2600
99.0
107.8
±
3.0
2000
100.8
109.6
±
3.0
**1796
101.4
110.3
±
2.2
* NOTE: The aft longitudinal C. G. limit varies linearly from a gross weight of
3850 pounds at Station 104.0 to 1796 pounds at Station 110.3
**Minimum Flying Weight.
***Weights between 3350 and 3850 must be external and jettisonable.
