ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
CSP–FF–1
Optional Equipment
Emergency Floats
MD 530F Plus
(Model 369FF)
Revision 5
9–13
FAA Approved
Gross weight limitations:
Maximum gross weight is 3000 pounds.
Minimum gross weight is 1803 pounds.
Center of gravity limits:
Gross Weight (lb)
Longitudinal C.G. Limit
(Sta−in.)
Lateral C.G. Limit
(Sta−in.)
Forward
Aft*
(−) Left, (+) Right
3000
99.0
103.6
±
3.0
2500
99.0
104.8
±
3.0
2000
100.8
106.6
±
3.0
1803
101.4
107.2
±
3.0
* NOTE: The aft longitudinal C. G. limit varies linearly from a gross weight of 3000
pounds at Station 103.6 to 1803 pounds at Station 107.2.
Placards:
When emergency floats are installed, the following placards are required:
Placard 1.
Placard 2.
WARNING: FLOAT INFLATION ABOVE 81 KNOTS IAS AT
LESS THAN 6,000 FEET ALTITUDE, 77 KNOTS IAS AT
6,000 FEET AND ABOVE, IS PROHIBITED.
NIGHT FLIGHT OVER WATER BEYOND AUTOROTATION
CAPABILITY TO GROUND IS PROHIBITED.
NOTE
: Placard 2 not required if 369D292032 Night Landing Kit is installed.
V
NE
Placards
Refer to Figure 9−5.
Be sure to select the appropriate V
NE
Placard for type of engine
installed in helicopter.
Kit compatibility:
The passenger step kit may not be installed in combination with emergency
floats.
CAUTION
