MD Helicopters MD900 with PW206E, Flight Manual

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Optional Equipment
Rotorcraft Cargo Hook Kit
CSP–900RFM206E–1
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 With PW 206E
FAA Approved
Original
10–13
10–7.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: ROTORCRAFT CARGO HOOK KIT
PART I
GENERAL
The cargo hook is an option that permits the helicopter to carry a jettisonable external
load of up to 3,000
pounds. The hook is suspended by a bridle of four cables that
attach to the landing gear saddle fittings, and join at the cargo load cell link to
support the hook.
The pilot’s controls for the hook consist of an electric release push−button on the
top of the cyclic grip and a manual/emergency cargo hook release mechanism.
Quick disconnect pins at the four attachment points for the bridle allow the flight
crew to install or remove the hook assembly. Quick disconnects for the electric and
mechanical release cables are located on the bottom of the fuselage near the forward
cross tube.
When the kit is installed, an owner or operator holding a valid Rotorcraft External
Load Operator Certificate may utilize the helicopter for transportation of external
cargo when operated by a qualified pilot. OPERATIONS WITH CARGO ON THE
HOOK SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE POR6
TIONS OF FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS PART 133.
Information provided in this supplement is presented with the intent of furnishing
important data that can be used in the Rotorcraft Load Combination Flight Manual.
The Combination Flight Manual, which is required by FAR Part 133, will be prepared
by the applicant to obtain the rotorcraft External Load Operator Certificate.