Optional Equipment
Cargo Hook Kit
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500
(Models 369HE/HS/HM
)
CSP-HE/HS-1
Revision 6
9-6
FAA Approved
PART II
LIMITATIONS
Weight Limitations:
Maximum weight allowed on the landing gear is 2550 pounds.
Weight in excess of 2550 pounds must be external and jettisonable.
Maximum Rotorcraft − Load Combinations operating gross weight 3000
pounds (FAR 133).
Center of Gravity Limitations:
Center of gravity not to exceed the limits certified for the basic helicopter.
For gross weights greater than 2550 pounds, center of gravity limits for
2550 pounds apply.
Cargo Hook Limitations:
Cargo hook structural load limit is 1800 pounds.
Airspeed Limitations:
With no load on hook, airspeed limits are unchanged.
With load on hook, airspeed limits are presented on the external load V
NE
placards.
NOTE
:
Use caution as size and shape of load, and load attaching cable size and length
may affect flight characteristics. Satisfactory flight characteristics have been
demonstrated with a compact load.
For operations at gross weights greater than 2550 pounds and up to 3000
pounds, V
NE
is limited to 80 knots IAS from sea level to 2400 feet PA.
Above 2400 feet, reduce V
NE
7 knots per 1000 feet of pressure altitude.
Placards:
Make placards stating approved load class(es) and occupancy limitations.
Display placards in conspicuous location in the cockpit.
Placard stating, ‘‘External Load Limit 1800 Pounds’’ installed on or next to
cargo hook.
CAUTION
