MD Helicopters MD900 with PW206E, Flight Manual

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Optional Equipment
Rescue Hoist
CSP–900RFM206E–1
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 With PW 206E
FAA Approved
Original
10–35
10–10.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: RESCUE HOIST
PART I
GENERAL
The rescue hoist system provides a means for lowering and raising personnel or
cargo from an airborne helicopter. It is capable of being operated from the passenger
cabin by a qualified crewmember or from the pilot’s station.
PART II
LIMITATIONS
Type of operation:
Hoist operations shall be conducted under appropriate airworthiness and/or oper
ating rules for external loads.
Minimum flight crew:
Pilot, when conducting operations with hoist stowed.
Pilot and hoist operator, when conducting hoist operations.
NOTE
: Hoist operator must wear appropriate safety gear, safety harness, and have
voice communications with the pilot during hoist operations.
Weight and balance:
Maximum lateral CG limit at 60 KIAS or less:
+9.0 In at 5550 LB gross weight; +7.9 In at 6250 LB gross weight
(Ref. Figure 10−15).
At airspeeds above 60 KIAS, normal CG limits apply.
With hoist installed, lateral C.G. may be exceeded with fuel
consumption. Flight planning should include a minimum fuel lateral
C.G. check.
CAUTION