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
10–36
Airspeed limitations:
Observe airspeed limitations in Section II with hoist installed and doors closed.
Observe V
NE
for doors open/removed flight in Section II.
V
NE
while conducting hoist operations is 60 KIAS.
Hoist limitations:
Maximum load on hoist is 600 LB.
Maximum permissible cable deflection is 15
°
with respect to the aircraft vertical
axis.
During normal flight operations and airspeeds above 60 KIAS, the cable/hook
must be in the fully raised position.
Center of gravity limitations:
Size, weight, shape of load and cable length may affect flight
characteristics.
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6500
–3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
LATERAL C.G. STATION (IN.)
WEIGHT
–
POUNDS
F92−179
Figure 10–15. Center of Gravity Envelope for Hoist Operations Below 60 KIAS
CAUTION