MD Helicopters MD900 with PW206E, Flight Manual

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CSP–900RFM206E–1
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 With PW 206E
General
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SECTION III −EMERGENCY AND MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES
(FAA Approved)
Problems which could be encountered in flight are defined and the procedures
necessary to cope with or alleviate them are discussed. The data is recommended
by the manufacturer.
SECTION IV − NORMAL PROCEDURES (FAA Approved)
Normal operating procedures from preflight through shutdown. The data given
is that recommended by the manufacturer.
SECTION V − PERFORMANCE DATA (FAA Approved)
Aircraft performance as defined within certain conditions, such as airspeed,
weight, altitude, temperature, humidity, and wind velocity. Data is provided in
tabular or graph form to allow the pilot to determine the aircraft’s capabilities
in relation to the intended mission and prevailing conditions.
SECTION VI − WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA
Provides aircraft weight and balance operational data in chart and table form
and provides examples that allow the pilot to accurately determine the aircraft’s
gross weight, and whether the load is within longitudinal and lateral center
of gravity limits. Also contained in this section are the original weight and balance
report and equipment list (equipment both required and optional) installed on
the aircraft at the time of licensing.
SECTION VII − SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION
Offers a pilot−oriented technical description of the operation of each system
installed on the helicopter.
SECTIONVIII −AIRCRAFT HANDLING, SERVICING, MAINTENANCE
AND TESTING
The information contained in this section is extracted from the Handbook of
Maintenance Instructions and is highly selective. The subjects chosen are those
with which the pilot may have direct involvement either while at his normal
base of operations or in the field.
SECTION IX − ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS AND PERFORMANCE DATA
The information provided in Section IX is given by the manufacturer to further
assist the pilot in obtaining maximum utilization of the rotorcraft. It also provides
the pilot with abbreviated checklists as well as additional performance data.
SECTION X OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (FAA Approved)
Certain optional equipment is available for performance of specific tasks. In
many cases the equipment is removable and may be used in combination(s) with
other optional items. Whenever the installation of an option affects FAA approved
limitations, normal/emergency procedures or performance (Sections II thru V),
an FAA approval is required. In addition, a tabular listing of all options is provided
as well as a table showing the compatibility of the various options with one
another.