MD Helicopters MD900 with PW206E, Flight Manual

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CSP–900RFM206E–1
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 With PW 206E
Limitations
FAA Approved
Original
2–2
2–2. ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
Kinds of Operations:
This rotorcraft is certified in the normal helicopter category for day and night
VFR operation when the appropriate instruments and equipment required by
the airworthiness and/or operating rules are approved, installed and are in oper5
able condition.
Maximum operating altitude: 20,000 Feet H
D
Ambient temperature limitations:
F92–008
−20 −10 0 10 20 30 40
52
50
20000
18000
16000
14000
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
−30 −40 −50
PRESSURE
AL
TITUDE − FEET
FREE AIR TEMPERATURE − ° C
−36
PRIMARY FUELS
ONLY
PRIMARY AND
SECONDARY
FUELS
Figure 2–1. Ambient Temperature Envelope
IIDS Built In Test − cold temperature:
A commanded IIDS BIT must be performed prior to the first start of the day
if the helicopter has been statically exposed to temperatures below 0
°
C for 12
hours or longer.
NOTE
: The IIDS display may not be readable during the initial power up BIT when
statically exposed to the above ambient temperatures.
Icing conditions:
Flight into known icing conditions is prohibited.
Cabin heat:
Cabin heat must be OFF in the crew and passenger compartments when ambient
temperatures are greater than 28
°
C (85
°
F).