Optional Equipment
Rotorcraft Cargo Hook Kit
CSP
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902RFM207E
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ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 (902 Configuration with PW 207E)
FAA Approved
Reissue 2
Original
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PART II
LIMITATIONS
Weight Limitations:
Maximum weight allowed on the landing gear is 6500 pounds.
Weight in excess of 6500 pounds and up to 6900 pounds must
be external and jettisonable.
Maximum Rotorcraft - Load Combination operating gross weight is 6900 pounds.
Center of Gravity Limitations:
Cargo Hook Limitations:
Maximum weight on the hook is 3000 LBS unless placarded otherwise (Ref.
Figure 10-8).
Airspeed Limitations:
With no load on hook, maximum V
NE
is 90 KIAS.
With load on hook, maximum V
NE
is 100 KIAS (Ref. Figure 10-5).
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.
Placards:
Placard located on instrument panel.
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20000
15000
10000
5000
0
40
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70
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90
100
110
DENSITY
AL
TITUDE - FEET
INDICATED AIRSPEED - KNOTS
V
NE
WITH LOAD ON THE HOOK
V
NE
WITH NO LOAD ON
THE HOOK IS 90 KIAS
Figure 10
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5. V
NE
Placard
CAUTION
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