Optional Equipment
Rotorcraft Litter
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500
(Models 369HE/HS/HM
)
CSP-HE/HS-1
Revision 6
9-36
FAA Approved
PART II
LIMITATIONS
Litters Installed Configuration:
With litters installed, operations must be conducted with the 369H92733
bubble glass window panels in the 369H90085 door installation, and limita−
tions stated in these operating instructions apply.
Litters Removed Configuration:
If the litters are removed and the the basic shape door glass panels are
installed the basic flight manual limitations apply.
If the litters are removed and the bubble glass door panels remain, limita−
tions stated in these operating instructions apply.
Gross Weight Limitations:
Maximum gross weight with the litter kit installed is 2539 pounds for heli−
copters with the the 250−C18 engine installed; with the 250−C20 engine, no
change.
Center of Gravity Limitations:
Center of gravity limits are the same as those for the basic helicopter ex−
cept that the maximum aft longitudinal center of gravity is 104.0 inches.
Airspeed Limitations:
Maximum speed (V
NE
) is limited to 113 knots IAS from sea level to 1400
feet.
Above 1400 feet, reduce V
NE
in accordance with Figure 9−6.
