MD Helicopters MD900 with PW206E, Flight Manual

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CSP–900RFM206E–1
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 With PW 206E
Weight and
Balance Data
Original
6–1
SECTION VI
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
DATA
6–1. WEIGHT AND BALANCE CHARACTERISTICS
The weight and balance characteristics are as follows:
Maximum weight on the landing gear: 6250 pounds.
Minimum Flying Weight: 3500 pounds.
Longitudinal Reference Datum: 199.3 inches forward of rotor hub centerline (rotor
hub centerline is located at Station 199.3)
Cargo Deck Capacity: 1500 pounds not to exceed 115 pounds per square foot.
Baggage compartment limit (sta. 234.3 to 256.9): 500 pounds not to exceed 115
lbs per square foot.
Ultimate load factors (cargo restraint): Forward: 17 G’s
Lateral: 8 G’s
Center of Gravity Limits:
NOTE
: Lateral ‘‘+’’ is right of centerline ; lateral ‘‘–’’ is left of centerline when looking
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
6250 196.0 203.2 +2.0 −2.0
5100 196.0 206.0 +2.0 −2.0
*3500 196.0 206.0 +2.0 −2.0
*Minimum flying weight.