Optional Equipment
Rotorcraft Litter
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500
(Models 369HE/HS/HM
)
CSP-HE/HS-1
Revision 6
9-38
FAA Approved
PART IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Before Takeoff:
Restraining belts for litter occupants should be secure prior to flight. Belts
are to be installed with the fixed length, 369H6511−1 1; −13 (with buckle)
attached to the outboard fitting, on each side of helicopter.
In Flight:
Attendants should remain seated with belts fastened as much as possible,
especially during takeoff and landing.
When rear seats are installed, seats belts must be installed in accordance
with the HMI.
PART V
PERFORMANCE DATA
Litters Installed Configuration:
When the litters are installed, operations must be conducted with the
bubble glass window panels installed and performance will be as noted in
the following paragraphs.
Hover Performance:
Reduce hover performance by 14 pounds with litter kit installed in basic he−
licopter or in combination with other optional equipment items (ie., Utility
Float Kit).
Speed for Best Rate of Climb:
The variation of speed for best rate of climb is shown in Figure 9−8.
Airspeed Calibration:
Indicated airspeed versus calibrated airspeed for a ship equipped with the
litter kit is shown in Figure 9−9.
Litter Removed Configuration:
If the litters are removed and the bubble glass door panels remain
installed, performance will be as noted in preceding paragraphs.
If the Litters are removed and the basic shape door panels are installed,
the basic flight manual (Section V) provisions apply.
