MD Helicopters MD900 Explorer, Flight Manual

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CSP − 902RFM207E − 1
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 (902 Configuration with PW 207E)
Limitations
FAA Approved
Reissue 2
Revision 4
2 − 2
Both cabin doors removed
Both cockpit and both cabin doors removed
Cabin doors open in-flight:
Maximum airspeed is limited to 60 KIAS (with or without cockpit doors).
One or both cabin doors may be opened or closed in-flight at airspeeds up
to 60 KIAS.
Maximum airspeed is limited to 100 KIAS (with or without cockpit doors)
following installation of modified upper door fittings (ref. Figure 2-14).
For sustained flight with the cabin doors open, use of the cabin door hold
open device is required.
2 − 2. ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
NOTE
:
Serial numbers 900 − 00141 and subsequent have different operating limitations
based on gross weight and density altitude. Serial numbers 900 − 00140 thru
900 − 00052 limitations remain the same, unless the provisions of TB900 − 044
have been accomplished.
Kinds of Operations:
This rotorcraft is certified in the normal helicopter category for day and night
VFR operation when the appropriate instruments and equipment required by
the airworthiness and/or operating rules are approved, installed, and are in oper­
able condition.
Maximum operating altitude at gross weights 6250 lb (2835 kg) and be­
low:
20,000 Feet H
D
Maximum operating altitude at gross weights 6251 to 6500 lb (2835 to
2948 kg):
14,000 Feet H
D
.
Maximum operating altitude at gross weights 6501 to 6770 lb (2949 to
3071 kg):
3000 Feet H
D
.
Maximum altitude for HIGE/takeoff and landing operations: Refer to
Figure 2-2.
IIDS Built-In Test - cold temperature:
A commanded IIDS BIT must be performed prior to the first start of the day
if the helicopter has been statically exposed to temperatures below 0
°
C for 12
hours or longer.
NOTE
:
The IIDS display may not be readable during the initial power up BIT when
statically exposed to the above ambient temperatures.
Cabin heat:
Cabin heat must be OFF in the crew and passenger compartments when ambient
temperatures are greater than 28
°
C (82
°
F).