CSP-HE/HS-1
Weight and Balance Data
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500
(Models 369HE/HS/HM
)
Revision 6
6-1
SECTION VI
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
DATA
6-1. WEIGHT AND BALANCE CHARACTERISTICS
The weight and balance characteristics of the McDonnell Douglas 500 helicop−
ter are as follows (Ref. Table 6−1 and Figure 6−1).
Maximum Certified Gross Weight
Refer to Section II.
Longitudinal Reference Datum
100 inches forward of rotor centerline (rotor hub centerline is located at
Station 100 (See Figure 6−2 and Figure 6−3).
Cargo Deck Capacity
950 or 1300 pounds, not to exceed 115 pounds per square foot (Ref Sec−
tion II).
Utility Stowage Compartment
Limited to 50 pounds
Center of Gravity Limits:
Lateral (+) is right of centerline; lateral (−) is left of centerline when seated
in the crew compartment looking forward.
Table 6-1. Center of Gravity Limits
Gross Weight
(lb)
Longitudinal C.G. Limit
(Sta-in.)
Lateral C.G. Limit
(Sta-in.)
(lb)
Forward
Aft
(
+
) Right
(
-
) Left
2401 to 2550
99.0
104
±
3.0
2201 to 2400
97.0
104
±
3.0
2001 to 2200
97.0
104
105
+4
−3
+3
−1
2000 and below
97.0
104
106
+5
−3
+3
−1
