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MD 500
(Models 369HE/HS/HM) ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP
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HE/HS
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FAA Approved
Revision 5
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4. WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
Maximum gross weight:
369HE/HS, S/N 0001 thru 0100:
Maximum gross weight is 2400 pounds.
369HE/HS, S/N 0101 and subs
Maximum gross weight is 2550 pounds.
NOTE
: See Figure 2
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3 for takeoff and landing weight limitations for helicopters not
equipped with aluminum tail rotors.
Cargo deck capacity:
369HE/HS S/N 0001 thru 0100
950 LB at 115 pounds per square foot.
369HE/HS S/N 0101 and subsequent
1300 LB at 115 pounds per square foot.
Utility stowage compartment:
Maximum weight in the utility stowage compartment is 50 pounds.
C.G. limits:
Table 2
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1. Center of Gravity Limits
Gross Weight
(lb)
Longitudinal C.G. Limit
(Sta−in.)
Lateral C.G. Limit
(Sta−in.)
Forward Aft
(
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) Left (
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) Right
2401 to 2550 99.0 104 ±
3.0
2201 to 2400 97.0 104 ±
3.0
2001 to 2200 97.0 104
105
−3.0;
+4.0
−1; +3
2000 and below 97.0 104
106
−3;
+5
−1;
+3