Optional Equipment
Emergency Floats
CSP–520N–1
MD 520N (500N) ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
TM
Revision 1
9–17
FAA Approved
Gross weight limitations:
Minimum gross weight is 1949 pounds.
Center of gravity limits:
Gross Weight (lb)
Longitudinal C.G. Limit
(Sta−in.)
Lateral C.G. Limit
(Sta−in.)
Forward
Aft*
(−) Left, (+) Right
3350
99.0
102.7
±
3.0
3000
99.0
103.7
±
3.0
2500
99.3
105.2
±
3.0
1949
101.0
106.8
±
2.8
* NOTE: The aft longitudinal C. G. limit varies linearly from a gross weight of 3350
pounds at Station 102.7 to 1949 pounds at Station 106.8.
Placards:
When emergency floats are installed, the following placards are required:
Placard 1.
Placard 2.
WARNING: FLOAT INFLATION ABOVE 81 KNOTS IAS AT
LESS THAN 6,000 FEET ALTITUDE, 77 KNOTS IAS AT
6,000 FEET AND ABOVE, IS PROHIBITED.
NIGHT FLIGHT OVER WATER BEYOND AUTOROTATION
CAPABILITY TO GROUND IS PROHIBITED.
NOTE
:
Placard 2 not required if 369D292032 Night Landing Kit is installed.
V
NE
Placards
Refer to Figure 9−6.
Be sure to select the appropriate V
NE
Placard for type of engine
installed in helicopter.
Kit compatibility:
The passenger step kit may not be installed in combination with emergency
floats.
CAUTION
