CSP-HE/HS-1
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
Weight and Balance Data
MD 500
(Models 369HE/HS/HM
)
Revision 6
6-20
6-8. INTERNAL LOADING OF CARGO
The following instructions should be followed when carrying internal cargo.
Rope, cable, or equivalent must have a minimum loop strength of 1,800
pounds.
Restrain the cargo from shifting by using the correct number of restraining
loops in accordance with Table 6−4.
Position restraining loop in accordance with Figure 6−8.
Cargo deck capacity is 1300 pounds (not to exceed 115 pounds per square
foot).
View II shows typical tiedown for 500−pound cargo.
Restraint loops are to be secured as indicated and tied to the cargo to pre−
vent slippage of the loops.
Variations of the tiedown are allowable, providing total restraint require−
ments are met.
Caution should be exercised to keep the cargo from bearing against the cen−
ter slanted portion of the aft bulkhead.
Table 6-4. Cargo Weight vs Loop Restraint
Number of Required Restraint Loops
Cargo
(lb)
Forward
Restraint
Aft
Restraint
Vertical/Lateral
Restraint
Up to 100
1
1
2
101 to 300
2
1
2
301 to 400
3
2
2
401 to 600
4
2
2
601 to 800
5
3
2
801 to 1000
6
3
3
1001 to 1100
*7
4
3
1101 to 1200
*8
4
3
1201 to 1300
*8
4
3
*Note the 7th and 8th loops are to use the outboard seat belt attach fitting (Station 124)
