Optional Equipment
Rescue Hoist
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902RFM207E
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ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 (902 Configuration with PW 207E)
FAA Approved
Reissue 2
Revision 4
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10. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: RESCUE HOIST
PART I
GENERAL
The rescue hoist system provides a means for lowering and raising personnel or
cargo from an airborne helicopter. It can be operated from the passenger cabin by
a qualified crewmember or from the pilot station.
PART II
LIMITATIONS
Type of operation:
Hoist operations must be done under the approved airworthiness and/or operating
rules for external loads.
Minimum flight crew:
Pilot - operations with hoist stowed.
Pilot and hoist operator - during hoist operations.
The hoist operator must wear the approved safety gear and safety
harness, and have voice communications with the pilot during
hoist operations.
Weight and balance:
With hoist installed, lateral CG can be more than the weight and
balance limits shown with fuel consumption. Flight planning must
include a minimum fuel lateral CG check.
Maximum lateral CG limit at 60 KIAS or less (ref. Figure 10-14):
+9.0 inch (22.86 cm) at 5550 lb (2495 kg) gross weight;
+7.5 inch (19.05 cm) at 6500 lb (2948 kg) gross weight.
At airspeeds more than 60 KIAS, normal CG limits apply.
WARNING
CAUTION
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