Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
MD HELICOPTERS INC.
CSP−D−1
Rotorcraft Flight Manual
FOR
NOTE
This manual has been reprinted and now contains
Revisions 1 through 10
R MD 500D
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Title Page
FAA APPROVED
ROTORCRAFT
FLIGHT MANUAL
Type Certificate No. H3WE
Approved By_____________________________________
Manager, Flight Test Branch, ANM-160L
Federal Aviation Administration
Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
Transport Airplane Directorate
THE FAA APPROVED ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS.
SECTION II - LIMITATIONS
SECTION III - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
SECTION IV - NORMAL PROCEDURES
SECTION V - PERFORMANCE DATA
SECTION IX OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
THE HELICOPTER MUST BE OPERATED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATING LIMITATIONS AS SET FORTH IN SECTION II OF THIS MANUAL AND
ANY ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS FROM SECTION IX AS A RESULT OF AN INSTALLED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ITEM.
SECTIONS III, IV, AND V CONTAIN RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES AND DATA AND ARE FAA APPROVED.
THE ``AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS'' LISTED IN SECTION 04-00-00 OF CSP-HMI-2 SHALL BE COMPLIED WITH.
THIS MANUAL MUST BE KEPT IN THE HELICOPTER AT ALL TIMES.
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Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Title Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-i
Log of Revisions By Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-ii
Summary of Revisions to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-iii
List of Effective Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-iv
Section I − General
1-1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-2. Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-3. Rotorcraft Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-4. Multi-Purpose Utility Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-5. Pilot's Briefing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-6. Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-7. Method of Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1-8. Definition of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1-9. Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1-10. Technical Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1-11. Design and Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1-12. Auto Reignition System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
1-13. Capacities and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
1-14. Conversion Charts and Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Section II − Limitations
2-1. Flight Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-2. Environmental Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2-3. Airspeed Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2-4. Weight Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2-5. Rotor Brake Limitations (If Installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2-6. Rotor RPM (Speed) Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2-7. Powerplant Limitations Allison 250-C20B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2-8. Powerplant Limitations Allison 250-C20R/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2-9. Electrical System Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2-10. Starter Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
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2-11. Fuel System Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2-12. Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
2-13. Placards and Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
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4-12. Running Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
4-13. Engine/Aircraft Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
4-14. Post Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
4-15. Deceleration Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
4-16. Normal Engine Restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
4-17. Noise Impact Reduction Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
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7-10. Main Rotor and Tail Rotor Transmission - Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
7-11. Cleaning General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
7-12. Cleaning Fuselage Interior Trim and Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
7-13. Cleaning Aircraft Exterior and Rotor Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
7-14. Cleaning - Canopy and Door Transparent Plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
7-15. Fluid Leak Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
7-16. Preservation and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
7-17. Flyable Storage - No Time Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
7-18. Cockpit Door Removal and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
7-19. Special Operational Checks and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
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SUMMARY OF REVISIONS
TO THE ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
SUMMARY OF REVISIONS
TO THE ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
NOTE: Revisions are listed below by number with appropriate remarks.
Section II pages marked [C]* indicate FAA approved color pages.
Black−and−white reproductions of color pages are not considered to be “FAA
Approved”.
REVISION
REMARKS
NUMBER
Revision 10 Front Matter: Replaced logo on title page.
Section VII: Table 7-1. Updated select engine oil and one-way lock
material and manufacturer information.
Paragraph 7-19. Added main rotor balance procedures.
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SECTION I
GENERAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1-1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-2. Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-3. Rotorcraft Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-4. Multi-Purpose Utility Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-5. Pilot's Briefing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-6. Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-7. Method of Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1-8. Definition of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1-9. Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1-10. Technical Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1-11. Design and Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1-12. Auto Reignition System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
1-13. Capacities and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Table 1-1. Fuel System: Standard Non Self-Sealing Fuel Tanks . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Table 1-2. Fuel System: Optional Self-Sealing Fuel Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Figure 1-1. MD 500D Principal Dimensions - Standard Landing Gear . . . . 1-13
1-14. Conversion Charts and Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Figure 1-2. Speed: MPH/Knots/KmH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Figure 1-3. Temperature Conversion Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Table 1-3. Liquid Measure - U.S. Gallons to Liters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Table 1-4. Linear Measure - Inches to Centimeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Table 1-5. Linear Measure - Feet to Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Table 1-6. Weight - Pounds to Kilograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Figure 1-4. Conversion Chart: Knots - Meters/Second . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Figure 1-5. Conversion Chart: Inches of Mercury - Millibars . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Table 1-7. Standard Atmosphere Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
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SECTION I
GENERAL
1−1. INTRODUCTION
The Rotorcraft Flight Manual has been prepared to provide the pilot with all
information necessary to accomplish the intended mission with the maximum
amount of efficiency and safety.
1−2. SCOPE
This manual meets all FAA requirements for APPROVED DATA and that data
is so designated.
MDHI has included additional supplemental data which is intended to provide
the pilot with information that enhances and eases his task.
The installation and use of certain optional equipment is approved by the FAA
and requires supplemental flight data when limitations, performance or proce
dures are affected. Refer to Section IX for Optional Equipment.
MDHI optional equipment items and STC items which are FAA approved for
the MD 500D may be installed and used.
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1−6. ORGANIZATION
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A black change bar ( ) in the page margin designates the latest new or
changed information appearing on that page. A hand points to changes
in the contents of an illustration.
1−9. ABBREVIATIONS
ing autorotation and engine shutdown. The main drive shaft connects to the
main rotor transmission input shaft. The engine oil cooler blower is belt
driven off the main drive shaft. The oil cooler blower draws cooling air from
the air inlet fairing to supply ambient air to the engine and transmission
oil coolers and to the engine compartment.
The main rotor transmission is mounted on the basic airframe structure
above the passenger/cargo compartment. The transmission is lubricated by
its own air cooled lubrication system.
The main rotor static mast is non-rotating and is rigidly mounted to the
mast support structure. The rotor hub is supported by the rotor mast.
Torque is transmitted independently to the rotor through the main rotor
drive shaft. Lifting loads are prevented from being imposed onto the main
transmission eliminating thrust loading of transmission parts.
The tail rotor transmission is mounted on the aft end of the tailboom and
has a self-contained lubricant system. The tail rotor is mounted on the out
put shaft of the transmission and consists of two variable-pitch blades.
Main rotor system:
The helicopter utilizes a five bladed, fully articulated main rotor assembly
with unique features. While contemporary helicopters use torsion tension
straps in lieu of thrust bearing stacks to contain blade centrifugal loading
and allow feathering, the MDHS strap pack arrangement goes three steps
further. First, the strap configuration (while secured firmly to the hub) ac
tually allows the centrifugal load exerted by one blade to be countered by
the force exerted by the opposite two blades. Thus, very light centrifugal
loads are sensed by the hub. Second, the V-legs of the strap pack rotate as
driving members to turn the blades. Finally the straps are configured to al
low feathering and flapping of the blades. The main rotor blades are se
cured to the hub with quick release lever type pins.
Flight controls:
Cyclic, collective, and adjustable pedal controls are provided at the left crew
position (right position, military only). Adjustable friction devices, which
may be varied to suit the individual pilot, are incorporated in the cyclic, col
lective and throttle controls. In addition, electrical cyclic trim actuators al
low flight loads to be trimmed out. Since stick control forces are low, a hy
draulic boost system is unnecessary. An optional dual control system may be
easily removed to provide room for passengers or cargo.
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Jet-B
Usable 235 51.7 62.1 403.5/183.0
Unusable 7.2 1.6 1.9 12.5/5.7
Total 242 53.3 64.0 416.0/188.7
Jet-B
Usable 226.8 49.9 59.9 389.4/176.7
Unusable 7.9 1.7 2.1 13.6/6.2
Total 234.7 51.6 62.0 403.0/182.0
Capacities - Oil:
Engine oil tank: 3.0 U.S. quarts (2.84 L)
Main transmission: 12.0 U.S. pints (5.67 L)
Tail rotor transmission: 0.5 U.S. pints (236 cc; 0.23 L)
Dimensions:
Refer to Figure 1-1 for exterior dimensions.
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NOTES:
1. HELICOPTER ON GROUND. (MAXI
MUM
COMPRESSED DIMENSION 6.8).
2. IF OPTIONAL EXTENDED LANDING
GEAR IS INSTALLED, ADD 0.63 TO ALL
VERTICAL DIMENSIONS.
3. ALL DIMENSIONS IN FEET
F02−001
200 320
300
180
280
160 260
240
140 220
200
120
180
MPH
Km/Hr
100 160
140
80
120
60 100
80
40
60
40
20
20
0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Knots
F03−003
TEMPERATURE
°F °C
140 60
EXAMPLE:
120 50
CONVERT °F TO °C 40
100
KNOWN: 30
TEMPERATURE = 50° F 80
METHOD: 20
ENTER AT 50° F 60
READ 10° C ACROSS ON °C SCALE 10
40
METHOD MAY BE REVERSED 0
TO FIND ° F WHEN ° C IS KNOWN
20
−10
ALTERNATE METHOD:
° F = (9/5 X °C) + 32 0
°C = 5/9(°F - 32) −20
−20 −30
−40 −40
−60 −50
−80 −60
F03−004
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KNOTS METERS/SEC
50
25
45
40
20
EXAMPLE 35
KNOWN:
WIND SPEED = 25 KT
30
15
METHOD:
ENTER CHART AT 25 KT READ APPROXIMATELY 13 METERS/
SEC ACROSS ON METERS/SEC SCALE 25
METHOD MAY BE REVERSED
TO FIND KNOTS WHEN METERS/SEC ARE KNOWN
20
10
15
10 5
0 0 F03−005
29.5
1 30.5 31.1
29.4
30.4 31.0
29.3
30.3 30.9
29.2
30.2 30.8
29.1 2
30.1
29.0 30.7
30.0
28.9 30.6
IN. Hg
29.9
30.5
28.8
29.8 1035 1040 1045 1050 1055
28.7
29.7
28.6
29.6
28.5
29.5
28.4
1000 1005 1010 1015 1020 1025 1030 1035
28.3
28.2
28.1
28.0
945 950 955 960 965 970 975 980 985 990 995 1000
MILLIBARS
F03−006
SECTION II
LIMITATIONS
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2-1. Flight Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-2. Environmental Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2-3. Airspeed Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2-4. Weight Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Figure 2-1. Center of Gravity Envelope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2-5. Rotor Brake Limitations (If Installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2-6. Rotor RPM (Speed) Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2-7. Powerplant Limitations Allison 250-C20B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Figure 2-2. Maximum Allowable Output Shaft (N2 ) Limits (250-C20B) . . . 2-7
2-8. Powerplant Limitations Allison 250-C20R/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Figure 2-3. Maximum Allowable Output Shaft (N2 ) Limits (250-C20R/2) . 2-9
2-9. Electrical System Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2-10. Starter Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2-11. Fuel System Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Table 2-1. Unusable Fuel: Standard Non Self-Sealing Fuel Tanks . . . . . . . . 2-11
Table 2-2. Unusable Fuel: Optional Self-Sealing Fuel Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Figure 2-4. Operating Limitations when Using MIL-G-5572E Emergency
Fuel (Aviation Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
2-12. Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Figure 2-5. Instruments (Sheet 1 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Figure 2-5. Instruments (Sheet 2 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Figure 2-5. Instruments (Sheet 3 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
2-13. Placards and Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Figure 2-6. VNE Placards - Allison 250-C20B (Sheet 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Figure 2-6. VNE Placards - Allison 250-C20B (Sheet 2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Figure 2-7. VNE Placards - Allison 250-C20R/2 (Sheet 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Figure 2-7. VNE Placards - Allison 250-C20R/2 (Sheet 2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Figure 2-8. Decals and Placards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
FAA Approved
Revision 9 2−i
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Limitations (Model 369D)
PARAGRAPH PAGE
FAA Approved
2−ii Revision 9
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Limitations
SECTION II
LIMITATIONS
NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, the restrictions and limitations put forth in this section
apply to MD 500D (Model 369D) Helicopters equipped with either the Allison
250−C20B or 250−C20R/2 engines
FAA Approved
Revision 4 2−1
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Limitations (Model 369D)
Any object that is not properly secured may exit the aircraft during
WARNING flight. Items secured with Velcro tape should not be considered
properly secured (see Section IV, for Doors Off Flight).
VNE with doors removed: 130 KIAS or less (Ref. Figure 2-6 and Figure 2-7).
Flight with center front seat occupied is approved under the following
conditions.
Dual controls removed.
Center location seatback and seat cushion installed and secured.
Seat belt(s) and shoulder harness(es) installed and operable.
FAA Approved
2−2 Revision 4
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Limitations
Kinds of operations:
This rotorcraft is certified in the normal helicopter category for day and
night VFR operation when the appropriate instruments and equipment re
quired by the airworthiness and/or operating rules are approved, installed
and are in operable condition.
Maximum operating altitude:
Maximum operating density altitude is 16,000 feet.
Ambient temperature limitations:
From sea level to 6000 feet pressure altitude the maximum engine air inlet
ambient temperature is 54°C (130°F); from 6000 feet to 20,000 feet pressure
altitude the maximum temperature varies linearly from 54°C to 27°C (130°F
to 80°F), respectively. It is to be assumed that engine air inlet temperature
is the same as ambient (free air) temperature.
Cold weather operations:
Flight into known icing conditions is prohibited.
Flight operation is permitted in falling and/or blowing snow only when the
Automatic Engine Reignition Kit and Engine Failure Warning System are
installed and operable.
VNE is 156 KIAS or less (Ref. Figure 2-6 and Figure 2-7).
VNE is 131 KIAS (``barber pole'' on airspeed indicator) or less during autorota
tion (Ref. Figure 2-6 and Figure 2-7).
VNE is 130 KIAS or less when carrying less than 35 pounds of fuel (Ref.
Figure 2-6 and Figure 2-7).
VNE is 130 KIAS or less during doors off flight (Ref. Figure 2-6 and
Figure 2-7).
FAA Approved
Revision 4 2−3
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Limitations (Model 369D)
3000 FORWARD
2800
2600
GROSS WEIGHT − POUNDS
2400
LATERAL LATERAL
‘‘−’’ CG ‘‘+’’ CG
2200
2000
1800
F02−002
FAA Approved
2−4 Revision 4
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Limitations
The rotor brake must be in the stowed position prior to engine starting.
The rotor brake may be applied after engine shutdown with the rotor at or be
low 205 RPM.
Normal Operating Range: 487 RPM to 492 RPM (102 - 103 percent N2 )
Power on: maximum RPM is 492 RPM (Ref 103 percent N2)
Power on: minimum RPM is 487 RPM (Ref 102 percent N2)
Power off: maximum RPM is 523 RPM (Ref 109 percent N2)
Power off: minimum RPM is 410 RPM (Ref 87 percent N2)
FAA Approved
Revision 4 2−5
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Limitations (Model 369D)
815
810
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
760
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
704 ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
TOT, o C
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
POWER OFF
ROTOR
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
LIMIT (REF)
649 NORMAL
POWER−ONÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
15 SECONDS
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
OPERATION
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
POWER ON
ROTOR LIMIT
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
593
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
MAXIMUM
538
99 100 101 102 103 104 105
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113
PERCENT SPEED−OUTPUT SHAFT (N2)
F02−003
FAA Approved
Revision 4 2−7
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Limitations (Model 369D)
815
810
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
760
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
704 ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
TOT, o C
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
POWER OFF
ROTOR
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
LIMIT (REF)
649 NORMAL
POWER−ONÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
15 SECONDS
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
OPERATION
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
POWER ON
ROTOR LIMIT
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
593
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
MAXIMUM
538
99 100 101 102 103 104 105
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113
PERCENT SPEED−OUTPUT SHAFT (N2)
F02−003
FAA Approved
Revision 4 2−9
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Limitations (Model 369D)
FAA Approved
Revision 4 2−11
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Limitations (Model 369D)
14,000 ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ 4,000
12,000
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ OPERATION
PRESSURE ALT ~ FEET
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
10,000
3,000
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
8,000
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
6,000 ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
2,000
4,000
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
SAFE OPERATION
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
(START FUEL PUMP ON)
1,000
2,000
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
0
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ
ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ 0
40 60 80 100 120 140
NOTES:
1. USE OF MIL−G−5572E FUEL IS LIMITED TO
A MAXIMUM OF 6 HOURS OF OPERATION
PER ENGINE OVERHAUL PERIOD
2. TO CONSERVATIVELY ESTIMATE THE
FUEL TEMPERATURE, ASSUME IT TO BE
EQUAL TO THE HIGHEST TEMPERATURE
THE HELICOPTER HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO
DURING THE PRECEDING 24 HOURS
F03−009
FAA Approved
2−12 Revision 4
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Limitations
2−12. INSTRUMENTATION
125
150 107 3 F
1. 75 2 FUEL
54 °C LBS
1 X100
30
75
150
F
150 150 15 125 E 3
75 30 1 2
75 0 54 107
F
150 150 15 125 E 3
75 1 2
75 0 107
NOTE:
1. DEPICTS THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHICH IS NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION
2. SHOWS THE REPLACING INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION.
3. SHOWS THE CURRENT CONFIGURATION
DUAL TACHOMETER
(FACE SHOWN TWICE FOR CLARITY)
20
40
0
9 1
160 8 2 100
7 3 10
180 6 5 4
60 20 50 150
100 100 N1 30
140
140 90 PERCENT 40
80 RPM OIL
50 0 PRESS
80 70 60
AIRSPEED PSI
120
100
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
N1 TACHOMETER (LATER CONFIGURATION)
64 TO 105 50 TO 90 PSI
156 KNOTS 90 TO 130 PSI
42 TO 156 KNOTS
TURBINE
TORQUEMETER OUTLET TEMPERATURE
87.2 PSI 810°C
81.3 TO 87.2 PSI 755 TO 810°C
0 TO 81.3 PSI 360 TO 755°C
74.3 PSI 843°C
738°C
250−C20R/ 2
VNE IAS (KNOTS)
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 2000 LB OR LESS
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 144 139 134 129 124 119 114 110 105
−20 152 147 142 137 131 126 121 116 101
−10 154 149 143 138 133 127 109
0 155 150 144 139 118 101
10 156 149 136 111
20 153 146 121 103
30 150 141 113 NO FLIGHT
40 154 147 125 106
45 152 145 119 102
FOR AUTOROTATION VNE REDUCE SPEED BY 22K (85K MIN);
DO NOT EXCEED CHART VNE
250−C20R/ 2
VNE IAS (KNOTS)
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 2001 TO 2500 LB
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 144 139 134 129 124 119 114 97 83
−20 152 147 142 137 131 126 106 89 78
−10 154 149 143 138 118 97 83
0 155 150 132 107 90 78
10 156 119 99 84
20 135 109 91 79
30 122 100 85 NO FLIGHT
40 141 111 94 81
45 131 107 90 79
FOR AUTOROTATION VNE REDUCE SPEED BY 22K (90K MIN);
DO NOT EXCEED CHART VNE
250−C20R/ 2
VNE IAS (KNOTS)
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 2501 TO 3000 LB
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 144 139 134 129 124 112 94 80 68
−20 152 147 142 137 124 102 86 74 62
−10 154 149 143 112 94 80 68
0 155 124 102 87 74 63
10 156 144 112 94 81 69
20 126 104 88 75 64
30 148 114 96 82 70 NO FLIGHT
40 129 106 90 77 66
45 123 102 87 75 63
FOR AUTOROTATION VNE REDUCE SPEED BY 22K (95K MIN);
DO NOT EXCEED CHART VNE
FAA Approved
2−18 Revision 9
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Limitations
Minimum N1 Speed
Starting Recommendations
N1% 12 13 15
CAUTION CYCLIC
FORCES TO BE TRIMMED
TO NEUTRAL DURING
STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN
IF MOISTURE VISIBLE
AND OAT BELOW 5°C
USE ANTI−ICE
FAA Approved
Revision 9 2−19
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Limitations (Model 369D)
FAA Approved
2−20 Revision 9
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D)
SECTION III
EMERGENCY AND
MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARAGRAPH PAGE
3-1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3-2. Warning and Caution Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Figure 3-1. Warning and Caution Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-3. Engine Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Complete Power Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Partial Power Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-4. Air Restart - Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3-5. Low Rotor Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3-6. Emergency Landing Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Water Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3-7. Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Engine Fire on the Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Engine Fire During Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Cabin Fire/Smoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3-8. Engine Fuel Control System Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Fuel Control or Power Turbine governor Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
3-9. Other Engine Caution Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Engine Chip Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Low Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Engine Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
3-10. Main Rotor and Tail rotor Transmission Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
M/R Transmission Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
M/R Transmission Oil Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
M/R Transmission Chip Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Tail rotor Transmission Chip Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
3-11. Flight Control Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Anti-Torque Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
One Way Lock Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Cyclic Trim Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
3-12. Abnormal Vibrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
3-13. Fuel System Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
FAA Approved
Revision 5 3−i
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
(Model 369D)
PARAGRAPH PAGE
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Fuel Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
3-14. Electrical System Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Battery Overtemperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Generator Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
3-15. Other Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Engine Air Particle Separator Filter Clogged (If installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
3-16. Emergency Egress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Figure 3-2. Emergency Exits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
3-17. Emergency Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
FAA Approved
3−ii Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
SECTION III
EMERGENCY AND
MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES
3−1. GENERAL
FAA Approved
Revision 5 3−1
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Emergency and (Model 369D)
Malfunction Procedures
8 9 10
2
1 3 4 5 6 7
CAUTION AND
WARNING LIGHTS XMSN
ENGINE XMSN GEN ENGINE M/R T/R FUEL FUEL PRESS
OIL OIL XMSN XMSN TO
OUT OUT CHIPS LOW FILTER
PRESS TEMP CHIPS CHIPS TEST
FILTER
CLOGGED
STANDARD PANEL
CAUTION AND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
WARNING LIGHTS
1. BATTERY TEMPERATURE
2. START PUMP ON
3. GENERATOR OUT
4. ENGINE CHIPS
5. MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSION CHIPS
6. TAIL ROTOR TRANSMISSION CHIPS
7. FUEL LOW
8. FUEL FILTER
9. TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE
10. ENGINE OUT
11. TRANSMISSION OIL PRESSURE
FAA Approved
3−2 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
NOTE: The amount of yaw is dependent upon the amount of torque at the moment of
power loss. High torque will cause a large yaw while low torque will cause a
relatively small yaw.
Conditions: The failure indicators are actuated when N1 falls below 55% or NR falls
below 468 NR (Ref. 98 ± 1% N2).
F Adjust cyclic control as necessary to control airspeed and flight path. Al
low airspeed to stabilize at 131 Knots IAS or lower (refer to VNE plac
ards).
NOTE: At airspeeds above maximum autorotational VNE (131 KIAS or less Ref. Section
II VNE Placards), use aft cyclic to maintain aircraft’s attitude and slow to desired
airspeed as collective pitch is lowered. Increase collective as necessary after
entering autorotation to prevent rotor overspeed. If desired, operate at minimum
rotor speed to reduce rate of descent and/or extend glide distance.
FAA Approved
Revision 5 3−3
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Emergency and (Model 369D)
Malfunction Procedures
NOTE: The minimum rate of descent with power off will be attained at 60 KIAS and 410
NR.
The maximum glide distance with power off will be attained at 80 KIAS and 410
NR.
Glide distances attained during an actual engine out autorotation may be less
than the glide distances achieved during practice autorotations when operating
at reduced RPM (N2/NR needles joined).
F After confirming complete loss of power, time and altitude permitting,
place twistgrip in cutoff and close fuel shutoff valve.
F Flare as required for the terrain to reduce forward speed and rate of de
scent. Level aircraft before ground contact.
F Avoid the use of aft cyclic or rapid lowering of the collective pitch during
initial ground contact or any subsequent ground slide.
FAA Approved
3−4 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
Procedures: Engine Failure - Above 12 Feet and Below 500 Feet AGL
The Height - Velocity Diagram (Ref. Section V) depicts the combinations of air
speeds vs. altitudes wherein a successful autorotation landing can be made in
the event of an engine failure. Flight within the cross-hatched regions repre
sent airspeed/altitude combinations from which a successful autorotation land
ing may be difficult to perform. Operation within the cross-hatched area
should be undertaken with caution.
F In the event of a power failure during takeoff/low level flight, the collec
tive pitch must be initially lowered to maintain rotor speed. The amount
and duration of collective reduction depends upon the airspeed and height
above the ground at which the power loss occurs.
F Avoid the use of aft cyclic or rapid lowering of the collective during initial
ground contact or during ground slide.
Indications: Under partial power conditions, the engine may operate smoothly with
reduced power or it may operate erratically with intermittent surges of
power.
Procedures:
F Turning the start pump ON may smooth out an erratic operating engine
and/or restore power enabling the pilot to fly to a favorable landing area.
However, do NOT disregard the need to land.
F If possible, fly at reduced power to the nearest safe landing area and land
as soon as possible. Be prepared for a complete power loss at any time.
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Emergency and (Model 369D)
Malfunction Procedures
Because the exact cause of engine failure cannot be determined in flight, the
decision to attempt a restart will depend on aircraft altitude, time available,
rate of descent, and potential landing areas.
CAUTION
Do not attempt restart if a malfunction is suspected.
Procedures:
NOTE: Pressing the starter button actuates the igniter. If N1 is 18 percent or above,
open twist grip immediately to ground idle. N1 speeds of 25 to 40 percent are
preferred for coolest and fastest restarts. Maintain safe autorotational airspeed.
Procedures:
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(Model 369D) Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
NOTE: The LOW ROTOR warning is activated when NR falls below 468.
Conditions: Low rotor RPM will most commonly be associated with the following:
Engine Failure.
Transient rotor droop during large, rapid increases in power.
Governor failure producing an underspeed.
Procedures:
WATER LANDING
Conditions: Power off.
Procedures:
F If time permits, open doors and push door handle full down to prevent
relatching.
F Level aircraft and apply full collective pitch as contact is made with the
water.
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Emergency and (Model 369D)
Malfunction Procedures
F Release safety harness and clear the aircraft as soon as the rotor blades
have stopped turning
Procedures:
F Open doors and push door handle full down to prevent relatching.
F Fly a safe distance away from all personnel in the water to avoid injury.
F Release safety harness and exit the aircraft as soon as the blades have
stopped turning.
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
3−7. FIRE
The safety of the helicopter occupants is the primary consideration when a fire
occurs. Therefore, if airborne, it is imperative that the pilot maintain control of
the aircraft and land immediately. If the fire occurs on the ground or upon
landing from an inflight fire, it is essential that the engine be shut down, crew
and passengers evacuated and fire fighting begun immediately. If the situation
permits, a ``MAYDAY'' radio call should be made before electrical power is OFF
to expedite assistance from fire fighting and rescue personnel.
Indications: A pilot must rely on his senses to detect fire on board the aircraft. The
sound of electrical arcing, the smell of burning insulation, or the sighting
of smoke and/or flame are all possible indicators of an on board fire. Also,
the pilot may be notified of an on board fire by personnel outside the
aircraft via visual or audio communication methods.
Smoke and fume accumulation in the cabin can impede the pilot’s
CAUTION ability to maintain control of the aircraft and execute a safe landing.
To protect the pilot and passengers from the effects of toxic fumes
and smoke, ventilate the cabin:
NOTE: If necessary, open pilot’s door (airspeed below 130 KIAS) to expedite smoke and
fume evacuation. Door will stabilize open a few inches in forward flight.
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CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Emergency and (Model 369D)
Malfunction Procedures
Procedures:
F Twistgrip CUTOFF
F Starter MOTOR UNTIL TOT IS BELOW 150°C
F Fuel shut-off valve PULL TO CLOSE
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(Model 369D) Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
Procedures:
F Twistgrip CUTOFF
F Fuel shutoff valve PULL TO CLOSE
F BATTERY/EXT PWR switch OFF
F Passengers/crew EVACUATE
Procedures:
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Emergency and (Model 369D)
Malfunction Procedures
CABIN FIRE/SMOKE
Conditions: On ground
Procedures:
F Twistgrip CUTOFF
F BATTERY/EXT PWR switch OFF
F Passengers/crew EVACUATE
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(Model 369D) Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
Conditions: In flight
Procedures:
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Emergency and (Model 369D)
Malfunction Procedures
N1
N2/NR
TOT
Torque
Procedures:
F Increase collective to load the main rotor, simultaneously rolling the twist
grip toward the ground idle position until control of N2 speed is obtained.
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(Model 369D) Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
Indications:
N2/NR decaying.
Procedures:
F Lower collective to maintain rotor RPM in the green (410-523) and at
tempt level flight at 60 knots IAS.
Procedures:
NOTE: Turning the start pump ON may allow the engine to operate smoothly. If
operation of the engine returns to normal, it may be possible to fly to a favorable
landing area, however do not disregard the need to land.
F Beep N2 to maximum.
NOTE: This action takes the governor out of the system allowing the pilot manual control
of the N2 and should eliminate the surge.
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Emergency and (Model 369D)
Malfunction Procedures
Procedures:
Conditions: In flight.
Procedures:
Conditions: On ground.
ENGINE TORQUE
Indications: Loss of engine torque indication.
NOTE: Loss of torque indication may be the result of broken torque meter tubing.
Conditions: In flight.
Procedures:
Conditions: On ground.
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
XMSN
Indications: Red OIL indicator ON.
PRESS
Procedures:
XMSN
Indications: Red OIL indicator ON.
TEMP
Procedures:
M/R
Indications: Yellow XMSN indicator ON.
CHIPS
Procedures:
T/R
Indications: Yellow XMSN indicator ON.
CHIPS
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CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Emergency and (Model 369D)
Malfunction Procedures
ANTI-TORQUE FAILURE
Different types of failure may require slightly different techniques for optimum
success in recovery. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a standardized solu
tion for an anti-torque emergency.
The nose of the aircraft will turn right with power application. The nose of the
aircraft will turn left with power reduction.
Conditions: Complete loss of thrust - forward flight
This involves a break in the drive system (ie., a broken drive shaft) that
causes the tail rotor to stop turning, resulting in a complete loss of
thrust. Directional control becomes dependant on airspeed and power
setting.
Procedures:
F Use left lateral cyclic in combination with collective pitch to limit left
sideslip to a reasonable angle.
F If conditions permit, place the twistgrip in the ground idle position once a
landing area is selected and perform a normal autorotation. Plan to touch
down with little or no forward speed.
Procedures: Place the twistgrip in the ground idle position and perform a hovering
autorotation.
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
Procedures:
Indications: Aft feedback in the cyclic at high airspeed and/or during pull ups from
high airspeed or higher than normal forces required to move the cyclic
longitudinally.
NOTE: If the one−way lock has a push rod shaft or check valve seizure in the closed
valve position, a pull or push of 10 to 20 pounds will be necessary to open the
hydraulic relief valve and bypass the check valve. This additional pull or push
will be required for each subsequent longitudinal movement of the cyclic stick.
Temporary forces as high as 40 pounds may be experienced when flying in
turbulence.
Procedures:
F Limit cyclic movement to those movements required to safely fly the heli
copter. Abnormal or extreme control inputs are not necessary.
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CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Emergency and (Model 369D)
Malfunction Procedures
Indications: Inability to reduce cyclic forces with the cyclic trim switch. The failure will
be one of the following types.
Conditions: The trim motor fails to respond to application of the cyclic trim switch in
one or more directions.
Procedures:
F Establish a safe flight condition that produces the least cyclic control
force. Normally straight and level at the last trimmed airspeed.
F Actuate the trim switch thru all positions in an attempt to restore trim
capability and determine the extent of trim failure. If restored, trim to a
near neutral position and land as soon as practical avoiding further trim
ming.
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(Model 369D) Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
NOTE: Runaway cyclic trim failures can produce cyclic stick forces of approximately 30
pounds in the direction of the runaway. Although the forces required to move the
cyclic will be higher than normal, the helicopter will respond normally to all cyclic
inputs by the pilot.
Procedures:
F Establish a safe flight condition that produces the least cyclic control
force.
F Actuate the trim switch thru all positions, several times if necessary, as
this will generally re-establish trimming capability. When restored, trim
to a near neutral position and land as soon as practical avoiding further
trimming.
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Emergency and (Model 369D)
Malfunction Procedures
Procedures:
FUEL FILTER
Conditions: A predetermined pressure differential across the filter has been reached
and an impending bypass condition exists.
Procedures:
F Continue flight.
F Service the fuel filter prior to the next flight. (Ref. the HMI and the Alli
son Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual).
NOTE: Following the completion of the flight in progress, additional flight is prohibited
until the fuel filter has been serviced.
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
FUEL LOW
FUEL
Indications: Yellow LEVEL indicator ON when approximately 35 pounds of fuel
LOW
Procedures:
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Emergency and (Model 369D)
Malfunction Procedures
BATTERY OVERTEMPERATURE
Procedures:
NOTE: No further flights are authorized until battery is inspected and cause of overtemp
corrected.
Procedures:
NOTE: The Yellow BAT TEMP 140°F light will go out after the battery has cooled to
below 140°F (60°C).
No further flights are authorized until battery is inspected and cause of overtemp
corrected.
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
GENERATOR MALFUNCTION
Procedures:
F If GEN OUT indicator remains ON or comes back ON, pull generator cir
cuit breaker OUT and insure generator switch is in the ON position for
the remainder of the flight.
NOTE: The generator switch must be in the ON position to enable the Engine Out/Low
Rotor audio warning to function as required.
F If GEN OUT indicator remains ON, reduce electrical load to a minimum.
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Emergency and (Model 369D)
Malfunction Procedures
NOTE: Certain flight conditions may cause the yellow caution indicator to flicker
momentarily. The FILTER BYPASS DOOR should be opened only when a
steady illumination of the caution indicator is five seconds or more.
Conditions: A predetermined pressure differential has been reached across the engine
air inlet.
Procedures:
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Malfunction Procedures
EXIT
TO
OPEN
TO
LOCK
F03−012
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Revision 9 3−27
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Emergency and (Model 369D)
Malfunction Procedures
FAA Approved
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Normal Procedures
S E C T I O N IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARAGRAPH PAGE
4-1. Preflight Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Figure 4-1. Pilot's Preflight Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Figure 4-2. Instrument Panel (Sheet 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Figure 4-2. Instrument Panel (Sheet 2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Figure 4-3. Cyclic and Collective Stick Grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
4-2. Engine Pre-Start Cockpit Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4-3. Engine Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
4-4. Engine Run Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
4-5. Before Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
4-6. Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
4-7. Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
4-8. Low Speed Maneuvering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
4-9. Practice Autorotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
4-10. Doors Off Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
4-11. Landing Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
4-12. Running Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
4-13. Engine/Aircraft Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
4-14. Post Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
4-15. Deceleration Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
4-16. Normal Engine Restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
4-17. Noise Impact Reduction Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
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Normal Procedures (Model 369D)
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(Model 369D) Normal Procedures
SECTION IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
NOTE: The checks described in this Section apply to the standard configuration MD
500D and do not include certain optional equipment items. Preflight checks for
optional equipment items may be found in Section IX of this manual. If your
helicopter is equipped with STC’d items, refer to the STC holder’s flight manual
supplement.
``CHECK'' means to observe the helicopter and note any obvious damage.
Damage is defined as any condition that is not normal or not within limits.
Examples of conditions to look for are: inoperable equipment, excessive leak
age, discoloration caused by heat, loose attachment, dents, cracks, punctures,
abrasion, chafing, galling, nicks, scratches, delamination and evidence of corro
sion. These are the most common types of damage, however, checks should not
be limited to these items.
Further checks shall be performed before the next flight if discrepancies are
noted to determine if the aircraft is airworthy. Flight is prohibited when unrep
aired damage exists which makes the aircraft unairworthy.
Have a thorough understanding of operating limitations. (Ref. Section II).
Service helicopter as required. (Ref. Section VII and CSP-HMI-2).
Determine that helicopter loading is within limits. (Ref. Sections II and VI).
Check helicopter performance data. (Ref. Sections V, VIII and IX).
Perform Pilot's Daily Preflight Check prior to the first flight of the day.
Perform Pilot's Preflight Check prior to subsequent flights that same day.
Brief passengers on relevant operational procedures and associated hazards
(Ref. Sec. I, Pilot's Briefing).
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Normal Procedures (Model 369D)
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Normal Procedures
PRELIMINARY CHECKS
F Fuel cell drain valve - take sample (Start pump OFF) CHECK FOR
CONTAMINANTS
F Anti-ice fuel filter drain valve (if installed) take sample CHECK FOR
(Start pump ON) CONTAMINANTS
Do not open fuel filter drain valve unless start pump is ON. An
WARNING unexpected flameout or power loss may occur if air is allowed to
enter the fuel system.
EXTERIOR
FUSELAGE − FORWARD END
F Aircraft tiedowns and covers REMOVED
F Aircraft attitude for weak or damaged landing gear CHECK
dampers
F Canopy for condition and cleanliness CHECK
F OAT thermometer sun shield CHECK
F Fresh air vent NO OBSTRUCTIONS
F Pitot tube NO OBSTRUCTIONS
F Tail rotor pedals for condition and CHECK
security of quick-release pins (both sides with dual
controls)
F Landing light and anticollision light CHECK
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Normal Procedures (Model 369D)
FUSELAGE − RH SIDE
F Skid, strut fairings, strut cuffs CHECK
F Position light, skid tip CHECK
F Fuel tank vent NO OBSTRUCTIONS
F Fuselage skin CHECK
F Passenger steps for condition and security CHECK
F Passenger and cargo doors condition and latching CHECK
F M/R transmission oil level CHECK
F M/R transmission oil filter bypass indicator (if installed) CHECK
F Fuel level; cap security CHECK
F Engine oil level; cap security CHECK
CAUTION When the helicopter has been parked outside during falling or
blowing snow, remove accumulated ice and snow from engine inlet
area and all helicopter exterior surfaces. Also open plenum cham-
ber access door and visually determine that the inlet screen or par-
ticle separator (if installed) has not become clogged with ice and
snow.
F Static port NO OBSTRUCTIONS
F All inspections doors/panels SECURED
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(Model 369D) Normal Procedures
TAILBOOM/TAIL ROTOR
F Tailboom CHECK: NO DAMAGE
ALLOWED
F Position and anti collision lights CHECK
F Stabilizers (vertical, horizontal and end plates) CHECK: NO DAMAGE
ALLOWED
F Tail skid CHECK
F Tail rotor gearbox attachment to tailboom for security and CHECK
condition
F Chip detector and wiring CHECK
F Control push-pull rod and bellcrank CHECK
F Tail rotor transmission oil level CHECK
F Output shaft dust cover, retainer nut, tang washer, rubber CHECK
bumper.
Check for torque stripe paint across retainer nut, tang washer, and
CAUTION fork assembly. If torque stripe on nut and tang washer is not in
line with stripe on drive fork, the tang washer inner key tang may
be sheared. Advise maintenance.
F Tail rotor drive fork conical bearings (if installed):
F F Pivot tail rotor hub and fork through full range of travel CHECK
and check for axial play between the conical bearing
inner and outer races. No play is allowed.
F Tail rotor drive fork elastomeric bearings (if installed):
NOTE: Check bearing for general condition. Elastomeric bearings are suspected of
being unserviceable if rubber deterioration or separation, or a vibration is noted.
Evidence of light swelling, pock marks and crumbs are surface conditions and
are not indications of bearing failure.
F F Apply teetering force by hand to tail rotor blades CHECK
(stop-to-stop). Check for fork-to-bearing bond failure.
Failure is indicated by any motion between outer
bearing cage and fork (bearing turns in fork).
F F Teeter blades stop-to-stop. Observe four radial molded CHECK
ridges on each bearing as teetering takes place. If ridges
assume continuous curved shape, bearings are intact.
Discontinuity in molded ridges indicates bearing failure.
F Tail rotor pitch bearing
F F Hold tail rotor hub firmly and check lead-lag play at tip ADVISE
of each blade. Play in excess of approximately 0.25 in. MAINTENANCE AS
on either blade may not be acceptable. NECESSARY
F Tail rotor blades and pitch links CHECK
NOTE: Visually check each tail rotor blade abrasion strip for evidence of debonding
along the abrasion strip/airfoil bond line.
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Normal Procedures (Model 369D)
NOTE: If tail rotor blade tip can move in excess of 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) without coincidental
movement of the main rotor blades, inspect tail rotor drive shaft couplings in
accordance with the Handbook of Maintenance Instructions.
F Main rotor blades for condition and abrasion strip for CHECK
condition and bonding (do not handle trim tabs)
F Overrunning clutch (turn main rotor blade forward then aft) CHECK
F All inspection panels SECURED
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
F Engine mounts, mounting pads, and firewalls CHECK
F Landing gear attach points, rear dampers (leaks and CHECK
inflation)
F Engine oil, air, and fuel lines CHECK
F Scavenge oil filter bypass indicator (if installed) CHECK
F Fuel filter bypass indicator (C20R/2 SP only) CHECK
F Engine electrical connections CHECK
F Fuel control, N2 governor, and associated linkages CHECK
F Exhaust ducts CHECK
F Engine compartment doors for condition and security CHECK
FUSELAGE − LH SIDE
F Skid, strut fairings; strut cuffs CHECK
F Position light, skid tip CHECK
F Pilot and cargo doors - condition and latching CHECK
F Passenger steps for condition and security CHECK
F Fuselage skin CHECK
F Overhead canopy CHECK
F Battery compartment vent NO OBSTRUCTIONS
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(Model 369D) Normal Procedures
FUSELAGE − UNDERSIDE
F Fuselage skin CHECK
F Fuel tank and other vents NO OBSTRUCTIONS
F Cargo Hook (if installed) CHECK
F Antennas CHECK
INTERIOR
AFT COMPARTMENT
FORWARD COMPARTMENT
F Battery compartment CHECK
F Fire extinguisher and first aid kit CHECK
F Loose equipment or cargo CHECK
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Normal Procedures (Model 369D)
PREFLIGHT CHECKS
Perform these checks prior to subsequent flights of the same day.
F Fluid levels CHECK
F Engine compartment - fluid leaks and CHECK
bypass indicators
F Air inlet screens/particle separator CHECK
F Fuel cap, access doors and panels CHECK
F Main rotor blades CHECK
F Tailboom and empennage CHECK
F Tail rotor rotor blades CHECK
F Cargo and loose equipment CHECK
F Crew and cabin doors CHECK
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Normal Procedures
CLOCK
CAUTION AND
WARNING LIGHTS
ALTIMETER
AIRSPEED INDICATOR
SCAVENGE AIR
(IF INSTALLED)
ANTI-ICE SWITCH
(250-C20R/2)
DUAL TACHOMETER
INDICATOR
TORQUE
GAGE
TURBINE OUTLET
TEMPERATURE (TOT)
INDICATOR
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE INDICATOR
KEY SWITCH
RE−IGN
ARMED
AUTO RE−IGN
TEST
AUTOMATIC
REIGNITION PANEL OFF
AUTOMATIC
REIGNITION RESET
BATTERY SWITCH
OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
PANEL
STANDARD
F02−008
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Normal Procedures (Model 369D)
1. BATTERY TEMP
2. START PUMP ON
3. GEN OUT
4. ENGINE CHIP
5. MR/XMSN CHIP ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
6. T/R CHIP INDICATOR
AIRSPEED
7. FUEL LOW IINDICATOR
ALTIMETER
8. FUEL FILTER
9. XMSN OIL TEMP TORQUE
GAUGE
10. ENGINE OUT
11. XMSN OIL PRESS.
N2 AND
TOT NR TACHOMETER
INDICATOR
N1 ENGINE
TACHOME AMMETER OIL FUEL
HOOD TER TEMP
CABIN VENT
BOLT LIGHT CONTROL
(2 PLACES)
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
(3-PACK)
COVER ASSY
LIGHT CONTROL
PANEL ASSY
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(Model 369D) Normal Procedures
IDLE RING
COPILOT’S
PILOT’S THROTTLE TWIST GRIP
TWIST GRIP GOVERNOR
INCREASE/DECREASE
SWITCH
THROTTLE
TWIST GRIP
FRICTION NUT
GOVERNOR COPILOT’S
COLLECTIVE INCREASE/DECREASE COLLECTIVE
STICK FRICTION NUT SWITCH (OPTIONAL)
PILOT’S
COLLECTIVE STICK
DWN
L
CYCLIC TRIM
SPARE OR
R GUN POD
CARGO HOOK ELEVATION
RELEASE UP START
BUTTON
PILOT’S
COLLECTIVE
CARGO HOOK DWN
RELEASE (OPTION)
R
CYCLIC TRIM
SWITCH
HOIST
GUILLOTINE
L
ARMAMENT ICS/COMM UP
TRIGGER TRIGGER
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Normal Procedures (Model 369D)
NOTE: Adjust pedal position to insure that the pedals can be moved throughout the
entire range of travel.
F Tail rotor pedal lock pins SECURED
F Seat belt and shoulder harness for proper fit and FASTENED
engagement of buckle
NOTE: Insure center seat shoulder harness crosses over center of body.
F Operation of shoulder harness inertia lock CHECK
F Cyclic, collective (friction off) and pedals FULL TRAVEL
F Cyclic stick NEUTRAL, FRICTION
ON
NOTE: Cyclic stick longitudinal neutral position is about 35 percent (1/3) travel from full
aft; lateral position may be determined by centering the friction control knob in
the guide link.
F Tail rotor pedals CENTERED
F Collective stick FULL DOWN
FRICTION ON
F Landing light OFF
F Air filter bypass control handle (if installed) CHECK SECURITY
AND POSITION
F Rotor brake handle (if installed) STOWED
F Cabin heat (if installed) OFF
F Engine anti-ice (Allison 250-C20B) OFF
F Magnetic compass heading CHECK
F VNE card SELECT
F Static position of all instruments CHECK
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F Altimeter SET
F All electrical switches OFF
F Radio switches OFF
F Circuit breakers IN
F Fuel shutoff valve OPEN (IN)
CAUTION Attempting to start the engine with any bleed air devices ON, may
result in a ‘‘Hot start’’.
ELECTRICAL POWER − ON
F Electrical power: Battery or external power start
F F BATTERY/EXT PWR switch: set to BATTERY for AS REQUIRED
battery start; to EXT for external power start
F F If used, connect GPU.
NOTE: Refer to Section IX, Paragraph 9−15 for additional Automatic Reignition
operations.
F F GEN switch ON then OFF to check audible engine out warnings (both external
horn in the cabin and internal within the ICS system).
F F Hold AUTO RE-IGN TEST switch in the TEST position. Verify the RE-IGN and
ARMED lights illuminate and the sound of the engine ignitor firing is heard.
Release the AUTO RE-IGN TEST switch.
F F Press the RE-IGN light to reset (extinguish) the light.
F Fuel gauge CHECK READING
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Normal Procedures (Model 369D)
NOTE: Caution lights will return to bright when all power is removed (BATTERY and
GEN OFF) and restored, or by pulling and resetting the PNL LT circuit breaker.
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(Model 369D) Normal Procedures
CAUTION Do not attempt engine start with cyclic stick in positions other than
neutral. Damage to rotor head and controls will result.
NOTE: Start pump required when using alternate or emergency fuel (Ref. to Section II).
F Rotors CLEARED
F Start/ignition button PRESS AND HOLD
NOTE: Starter time limits are: 1 minute ON, 1 minute OFF; 1 minute ON, and 23 minutes
OFF.
F Rotate twistgrip to ground idle for ignition when N1 indicates 12 to 15 percent (see
Section II, Minimum N1 Speed Starting Recommendations Placard).
NOTE: Peaking of N1 below 15 percent may occur during cold weather starting
conditions. Under these conditions, a start may be attempted at a minimum of
12 percent N1. GPU starts are recommended when normal cranking speed
cannot be obtained by using the battery.
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CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Normal Procedures (Model 369D)
NOTE: During cold weather operation, 150 psi oil pressure is allowable following an
engine start. Remain at ground idle RPM until normal oil pressure limits are
attained.
F All caution and warning indicators out CHECK
NOTE: Transmission oil pressure warning (XMSN OIL PRESS) indicator will go out
within 30 seconds from engine light−off for 369D25100 series transmissions, or
within 60 seconds for 369F5100 transmissions. The auto reignition ARMED light
ON; GEN OUT indicator will remain on until the generator switch is moved to the
GEN position.
The reignition indicator may illuminate when the transmission warning light goes
out. After ground idle RPM is attained, press the RE−IGN light to reset.
F Engine idle speed - 64 to 65 percent N1 CHECK
CAUTION During engine operation at ground idle, keep pedals centered. Ped-
al bungee will tend to depress left pedal, thereby decreasing N2/NR
speed.
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(Model 369D) Normal Procedures
NOTE: ‘‘Superimposed’’ means within 1/2 a needle width. The relative positions of the
superimposed needles should remain constant during powered flight.
F Start pump AS REQUIRED
NOTE: Checks with an asterisk (:) need only be performed prior to the first flight of the
day. Insure that an “Auto Reignition Check” is performed prior to flying into falling
or blowing snow.
F Electrical power SELECT
F F BATTERY/EXT PWR switch SELECT ‘‘BATTERY’’
F F External power start DISCONNECT GPU
F Set generator (GEN) to ON (GEN OUT caution light out; OPERATE AND
ammeter will show charge) CHECK
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Normal Procedures (Model 369D)
CAUTION
Avoid rapid acceleration when parked on slippery surfaces.
NOTE: If the engine has been shut down for more than 15 minutes, stabilize at idle for
1 minute before increasing power.
NOTE: Refer to Section IX, Paragraph 9−15 for additional Automatic Reignition
operations.
F Press reignition (RE-IGN) light LAMP OUT
F N2 high beep range - 104% to 105% CHECK
F N2 low beep range - 98% or less CHECK
F Low rotor warning - on at 98 ± 1% CHECK ENGINE OUT
LIGHT AND AUDIO
HORN ON
CAUTION Pulling the engine out warning system circuit breaker will disarm
the auto reignition and engine out/low rotor warning systems.
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(Model 369D) Normal Procedures
NOTE: If no increase in TOT is observed, operation of the scavenge air system may be
checked by verifying that the flapper door (scavenge air outlet) is open.
NOTE: If the flight will involve rolling the twistgrip to the ground idle position while
airborne (Autorotation training, maintenance test flight, etc.) this check must be
performed even thought it may not be the first flight of the day.
F N2 102% RECHECK
F Pilot's twistgrip SNAP TO IDLE
F If engine flames out, refer to the HMI for proper throttle control rigging.
F If dual controls are installed, repeat procedure using RECHECK
copilot's twistgrip.
F Twistgrip FULL OPEN
F N2 - 102% RECHECK
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CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Normal Procedures (Model 369D)
NOTE: Ammeter reading will fluctuate slightly when anti−collision lights are on.
F All cabin doors closed and safelocked RECHECK
F Cabin heat AS DESIRED
NOTE: Hover performance is reduced with cabin heat ON (Ref. Sections V and VIII).
F Collective control friction RELEASE AND
SET AS DESIRED
NOTE: Air filtration is improved with SCAV−AIR on, however, hover performance is
reduced (Ref. Sections V, and VIII.
F Pitot Heat (if installed) AS REQUIRED
F Engine ANTI-ICE: AS REQUIRED
F F Use engine ANTI-ICE when OAT is below 5°C (41°F) and visible moisture is
present.
F F Check for TOT increase when turning anti-ice ON
NOTE: Hover performance is reduced with ANTI−ICE ON (Ref. Sections V and VIII).
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(Model 369D) Normal Procedures
4−6. TAKEOFF
NOTE: For takeoff in noise−sensitive areas, refer to paragraph 4−17 for noise impact
reduction procedures.
NOTE: Momentary fluctuation in indicated airspeed may occur during acceleration and
climbout. This fluctuation is characterized by a rapid rise in indicated air speed
to approximately 40 knots, followed by a drop back to 30 knots and then normal
increase as determined by the rate of acceleration. Maintain recommended
takeoff profile to minimize fluctuation. Indicated airspeed is unreliable when
climbing at less than 40 knots IAS.
NOTE: Proper longitudinal trim is established when small fore and aft cyclic movements
require the same force.
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Normal Procedures (Model 369D)
4−7. CRUISE
F Above 50 knots and 50-foot altitude above terrain, select N2 between 102
and 103 percent for best comfort level.
F Use engine anti-icing when OAT is below 5°C (41°F) and visible moisture
conditions prevail.
F Maneuvers that exceed thrust capability of the tail rotor should be avoided.
NOTE: Conditions where thrust limits may be approached are: High density altitude,
high gross weight, rapid pedal turns, and placing the helicopter in a down wind
condition. These conditions may exceed the thrust capability of the tail rotor.
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Normal Procedures
NOTE: Glide distances attained during an actual engine out autorotation may be less
than the glide distances achieved during practice autorotations when operating
at reduced RPM (N2/NR needles joined).
Touchdown in a level attitude.
Avoid use of aft cyclic control or rapid lowering of collective pitch during
initial ground contact or during ground slide.
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CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Normal Procedures (Model 369D)
Autorotation RPM:
Normal rotor RPM (collective fully down) is 485±5 RPM at 2250 pounds
gross weight at sea level, 60 knots. Rotor speed will decrease approximately
10 RPM for each 100 pound reduction in gross weight and increase approxi
mately 6.5 RPM for each 1000 foot increase in density altitude. For gross
weights greater than 2250 pounds, increase collective control as required to
maintain approximately 485 RPM.
Doors off flight is permitted in accordance with the restrictions noted in Sec
tion II.
Any object that is not properly secured may exit the aircraft
WARNING during flight.
Items secured with Velcro (i.e., first aid kit, seat cushions) should
not be considered properly secured.
Secure or stow in the baggage compartment all loose equipment.
Secure or remove unoccupied seat cushions.
Maximum recommended ground contact speed is 30 knots for smooth hard sur
face.
Avoid rapid lowering of the collective after ground contact.
Avoid the use of aft cyclic after ground contact.
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(Model 369D) Normal Procedures
CAUTION Care should be taken when rotating the twistgrip to the ground idle
position and from ground idle to the cutoff position if the helicopter
is parked on a icy or slippery surface (helicopter may spin in direc-
tion of main rotor blade rotation).
NOTE: Shut down the engine before exiting the helicopter unless safety or operational
considerations dictate otherwise.
F Pilot's twistgrip PERFORM
DECELERATION
CHECK
NOTE: To insure proper engine performance, perform the deceleration check during
shut down after the last flight of the day (see paragraph 4−15).
F Twistgrip to GROUND IDLE detent - hold for 2 minutes SET
F Collective stick FULL DOWN
FRICTION ON
F Cyclic stick (neutral position - approximately TRIM TO NEUTRAL
1/3 from full aft) APPLY FRICTION
F All unnecessary bleed air and electrical equipment OFF
F Pedals (maintain until rotor has stopped) CENTERED
NOTE: Immediately after closing twistgrip to the CUTOFF position, a dual tachometer
needle split should occur with NR lagging behind N2. If no needle split occurs,
check overrunning clutch for proper operation per HMI.
To ensure throttle cutoff, hold twistgrip in cutoff position until N1 decelerates to
zero and TOT is stabilized. Check for TOT decrease.
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Normal Procedures (Model 369D)
NOTE: If thumping or a rapping sound is heard from the drive train during the final
revolution of the main rotor, inspect the tail rotor drive shaft couplings in
accordance with the HMI.
F Engine out warning at 55 percent N1 CHECK
CAUTION Care should be taken when applying the rotor brake if the helicopter
is parked on slippery or icy surface. The tail rotor has little effect
controlling torque at less than normal operating RPM when the en-
gine is not driving the rotor system. Full control of the helicopter
during these conditions may be limited.
Damage to the rotor blades and strap pack can result from sudden
stopping of rotor.
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(Model 369D) Normal Procedures
NOTE: Record total number of Torque Events (TE’s). Ref. HMI−2, Section 04−00−00.
F Flight manual and equipment STOWED
F Aircraft tiedowns, covers SECURED
Begin time check with stop watch. Stop time as N1 passes through 65 per
cent. Observe elapsed time. Minimum allowable lapsed time is 2 seconds.
NOTE: Practice or retakes may be required before proficiency can be obtained in
deceleration timing.
If deceleration time is less than two seconds, make two more checks to con
firm time. If confirmed time is less than the allowable minimum, refer to
the applicable Allison Operation and Maintenance Manual
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CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Normal Procedures (Model 369D)
CAUTION Safe operation of the helicopter always has the highest priority. Uti-
lize the following procedures only when they will not conflict with
safe helicopter operation.
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Performance Data
Section V
Performance Data
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARAGRAPH PAGE
5-1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5-2. Density Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Figure 5-1. Density Altitude Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5-3. Airspeed Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Figure 5-2. Airspeed Calibration Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5-4. Speed For Best Rate of Climb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Figure 5-3. Speed for Best Rate of Climb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5-5. Hover Ceiling VS Gross Weight - In ground Effect (IGE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Figure 5-4. Hover Ceiling VS Gross Weight, IGE, 3.5 Foot Skid Clearance,
Standard Landing Gear,
Allison 250-C20B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Figure 5-5. Hover Ceiling VS Gross Weight, IGE, 3.5 Foot Skid Clearance,
Extended Landing Gear,
Allison 250-C20B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Figure 5-6. Hover Ceiling VS Gross Weight, IGE, 6 Foot Skid Clearance,
Standard Landing Gear, 2 or 4-Bladed Tail Rotor,
Allison 250-C20B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Figure 5-7. Hover Ceiling VS Gross Weight, IGE, 3.5 Foot Skid Clearance,
Standard or Extended Landing Gear, 4-Bladed Tail Rotor,
Allison 250-C20B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Figure 5-8. Hover Ceiling VS Gross Weight, IGE, 3.5 Foot Skid Clearance,
Utility Floats Installed,
Allison 250-C20B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Figure 5-9. Hover Ceiling VS Gross Weight, IGE, 5 Foot Skid Clearance,
Utility Floats Installed,
Allison 250-C20B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Figure 5-10. Hover Ceiling VS Gross Weight, IGE, 3.5 Foot Skid Clearance,
Standard Landing Gear,
Allison 250-C20R/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Figure 5-11. Hover Ceiling VS Gross Weight, IGE, 3.5 Foot Skid Clearance,
Extended Landing Gear,
Allison 250-C20R/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
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Performance Data (Model 369D)
PARAGRAPH PAGE
Figure 5-12. Hover Ceiling VS Gross Weight IGE, 6 Foot Skid Clearance,
Standard Landing Gear, 2-Bladed Tail Rotor,
Allison 250-C20R/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Figure 5-13. Hover Ceiling VS Gross Weight, IGE, 3.5 Foot Skid Clearance,
Standard or Extended Landing Gear, 4-Bladed Tail Rotor,
Allison 250-C20R/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Figure 5-14. Hover Ceiling VS Gross Weight, IGE, 6 Foot Skid Clearance,
Standard Landing Gear, 4-Bladed Tail Rotor,
Allison 250-C20R/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
5-6. Height Velocity Diagram/Gross Weight Limits For Height Velocity
Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Figure 5-15. Height Velocity Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Figure 5-16. Gross Weight Limits for Height Velocity Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
5-7. Power Check - Allison 250-C20B Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Figure 5-17. Power Check Chart - Allison 250-C20B Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
5-8. Power Check - Allison 250-C20R/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Figure 5-18. Power Check Chart - Allison 250-C20R/2 Engine . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
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(Model 369D) Performance Data
SECTION V
PERFORMANCE DATA
5−1. GENERAL
Select the appropriate power check, and hover performance charts for type of
engine installed. (See Engine or Airframe Log Book.)
Select the appropriate hover performance charts for type of optional equipment
and engine installed.
Main rotor blade abrasion tape:
NOTE: Helicopters having main rotor blades with 18 inch abrasion strips and
369D21104 abrasion tape installed, refer to Section IX ‘‘Main Rotor Blade
Abrasion Tape’’ for IGE hover performance.
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CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Performance Data (Model 369D)
Description:
The chart allows a quick estimation of the density altitude when pressure
altitude and OAT are known. This chart should be used for determining
density altitude for use with gross weight limits for the HV Diagram and
speed for Best Rate of Climb Chart. This chart can also be used to deter
mine true airspeed.
Use of Chart:
To determine density altitude, the pilot must know pressure altitude and
outside air temperature. Enter bottom of chart with known or estimated
OAT, move up to known pressure altitude line, move to left and note densi
ty altitude.
NOTE: Pressure altitude is found by setting 29.92 (1013 mb) in kolsman window ±
altimeter error.
To determine true airspeed convert indicated airspeed (IAS) to calibrated
airspeed (CAS) utilizing the Airspeed Calibration Curve (Figure 5-2). Read
value on right of chart opposite known density altitude. Multiply CAS by
this value to determine true airspeed.
Examples:
Wanted
Find density altitude
Known
OAT= -15°C
HP= 6,000
Method
Follow -15°C line to 6,000 ft pressure altitude line; read density altitude
(3800 ft).
Wanted
Find TAS
Method
Read directly across from density altitude: (3800 ft). Note density factor
of 1.058.
1. Find calibrated airspeed (Ref. Figure 5-2)
2. Find true airspeed
130 KIAS = 130.5 KCAS
130.5 KCAS 1.058 = 138.1; round to 138 knots true airspeed.
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Performance Data
20000
1.36
1.34
18000
1.32
1.30
16000 1.28
1.26
14000 1.24
1.22
12000 1.20
1.18
DENSITY ALTITUDE - FEET
10000
1.16
1.14
8000
1.12
1.10
6000
1.08
4000 1.06
1.04
2000
1.02
0 1.00
0.98
-2000
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
TEMPERATURE - °C
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Performance Data (Model 369D)
Description:
The chart shows the difference between indicated and calibrated airspeeds.
Indicated airspeed (IAS) corrected for position and instrument error equals
calibrated airspeed (CAS).
Use of Chart:
To determine calibrated airspeed, the pilot must know the indicated air
speed.
Example
WANTED: Calibrated airspeed
KNOWN: Indicated airspeed = 120 knots
METHOD: Enter the bottom of the chart at the indicated airspeed of 120
knots. Move up to the airspeed calibration line; move left and read 117
knots, calibrated airspeed.
By entering the chart from the opposite direction, calibrated airspeed
may be converted to indicated airspeed.
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Performance Data
180
160
140
CALIBRATED AIRSPEED − KNOTS
120
100
80
60
40
20
F02−011
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Performance Data (Model 369D)
Description:
This chart shows the indicated airspeed to use for the best rate of climb at
any given density altitude.
Use the chart as illustrated by the example below.
Example:
WANTED: Speed for best rate of climb
METHOD: Enter the left side of chart at the known density altitude of
5000 feet. Move to the right along line and read 62 KIAS as the speed for
best rate of climb.
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(Model 369D) Performance Data
16000
14000
12000
10000
DENSITY ALTITUDE − FEET
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
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CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Performance Data (Model 369D)
Description:
The hover ceiling charts show the maximum hover weight capability in
ground effect (IGE) for known conditions of pressure altitude and outside
air temperature (OAT), or alternately, the maximum hover ceiling for a
known gross weight and outside air temperature.
Ensure that the appropriate hover ceiling chart for type of engine
WARNING and optional equipment installed is selected prior to determining
IGE hover performance.
NOTE: For aircraft equipped with particle separators, hover performance is reduced
with scavenge air (SCAV AIR) on.
If the helicopter is equipped with a Donaldson particle separator, hover
performance is reduced 60 LB with SCAV AIR on.
If the helicopter is equipped with a APM particle separator, hover performance
is reduced 55 LB with SCAV AIR on.
Use of Chart:
The following example explains the correct use of the chart in Figure 5-4.
To determine the maximum gross weight for hovering at 3.5 ft skid height,
the pilot must know the pressure altitude and the outside air temperature.
Example
WANTED: Maximum gross weight for hover at 3.5 feet skid height at
takeoff power.
KNOWN: PA = 8000 feet; OAT = 25°C
METHOD: Select the appropriate chart and enter the chart at 8000 PA.
Move horizontally across to the 25° OAT line. At this point, move direct
ly down to the bottom of the chart and read off the gross weight scale:
2700 pounds.
If mist eliminator is installed, reduce weight capability by 40 LBS.
NOTE: Controllability during downwind hovering, sideward and rearward flight has been
demonstrated to be adequate in winds up to 17 knots.
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Performance Data
THIS CHART BASED ON CABIN HEAT, ENGINE ANTI-ICE OFF, ELECTRICAL LOAD 10 AMPERE, APPLICABLE TO
PARTICLE SEPARATOR (SCAVENGE OFF) OR STANDARD ENGINE AIR INLET
REDUCE WEIGHT: INCREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON MAIN
1. 55LB WITH SCAVENGE AIR ON (APM SEPARATOR) ROTOR BLADES ONLY
2 .60LB WITH SCAVENGE AIR ON (DONALDSON SEPARATOR)
3. 40LB WITH MIST ELIMINATOR DECREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON TAIL
ROTOR BLADES ONLY
12000
PRESSURE ALTITUDE - FEET
10000
8000
6000
4000
0
2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600
GROSS WEIGHT - POUNDS
Figure 5−4. Hover Ceiling VS Gross Weight, IGE, 3.5 Foot Skid Clearance,
Standard Landing Gear,
Allison 250−C20B
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CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Performance Data (Model 369D)
THIS CHART BASED ON CABIN HEAT, ENGINE ANTI-ICE OFF, ELECTRICAL LOAD 10 AMPERE, APPLICABLE TO
PARTICLE SEPARATOR (SCAVENGE OFF) OR STANDARD ENGINE AIR INLET
REDUCE WEIGHT: INCREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON MAIN
1. 55LB WITH SCAVENGE AIR ON (APM SEPARATOR) ROTOR BLADES ONLY
2 .60LB WITH SCAVENGE AIR ON (DONALDSON SEPARATOR)
3. 40LB WITH MIST ELIMINATOR DECREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON TAIL
ROTOR BLADES ONLY
16000
INCREASE (OR DECREASE) WT.
CAPABILITY LBS (ABOVE CRITICAL
ALTITUDE) PER 10 AMP REDUCTION (OR
INCREASE) IN ELECTRICAL LOAD
14000 OAT°C -5 15 35
DWT 1 2 3
10000
8000
6000
4000
REDUCE WEIGHT CAPABILITIES lbs AS FOLLOWS:
(APPLICABLE TO ALL TEMPERATURES)
PRESSURE CABIN ANTI- BOTH
ALT. FT. HEAT ICE
2000 SL TO 4000 220 232 469
8000 152 157 306
12000 111 117 227
16000 86 89 172
0
2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600
GROSS WEIGHT - POUNDS
<<<< ALLISON 250-C20B >>>> F02−012−2
Figure 5−5. Hover Ceiling VS Gross Weight, IGE, 3.5 Foot Skid Clearance,
Extended Landing Gear,
Allison 250−C20B
FAA Approved
5−10 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Performance Data
THIS CHART BASED ON CABIN HEAT, ENGINE ANTI-ICE OFF, ELECTRICAL LOAD 10 AMPERE, APPLICABLE TO
PARTICLE SEPARATOR (SCAVENGE OFF) OR STANDARD ENGINE AIR INLET
REDUCE WEIGHT: INCREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON MAIN
1. 55LB WITH SCAVENGE AIR ON (APM SEPARATOR) ROTOR BLADES ONLY
2 .60LB WITH SCAVENGE AIR ON (DONALDSON SEPARATOR)
3. 40LB WITH MIST ELIMINATOR DECREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON TAIL
ROTOR BLADES ONLY
16000
INCREASE (OR DECREASE) WT.
CAPABILITY LBS (ABOVE CRITICAL
ALTITUDE) PER 10 AMP REDUCTION (OR
INCREASE) IN ELECTRICAL LOAD
OAT°C -5 15 35
14000 DWT 1 2 3
NOT VERIFIED WHEN MAIN ROTOR
BLADES HAVING ABRASION STRIPS
ARE INSTALLED
12000
MAXIMUM INTERNAL
GROSS WEIGHT
PRESSURE ALTITUDE - FEET
8000
6000
4000
0
2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600
GROSS WEIGHT - POUNDS
F02−012−3
NOTE: FOR EXTENDED LANDING GEAR SKID HEIGHT IS 5 FEET.
FAA Approved
Revision 5 5−11
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Performance Data (Model 369D)
THIS CHART BASED ON CABIN HEAT, ENGINE ANTI-ICE OFF, ELECTRICAL LOAD 10 AMPERE, APPLICABLE TO
PARTICLE SEPARATOR (SCAVENGE OFF) OR STANDARD ENGINE AIR INLET
REDUCE WEIGHT: INCREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON MAIN
1. 55LB WITH SCAVENGE AIR ON (APM SEPARATOR) ROTOR BLADES ONLY
2 .60LB WITH SCAVENGE AIR ON (DONALDSON SEPARATOR)
3. 40LB WITH MIST ELIMINATOR DECREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON TAIL
ROTOR BLADES ONLY
16,000
INCREASE (OR DECREASE) WT.
CAPABILITY LBS (ABOVE CRITICAL
ALTITUDE) PER 10 AMP REDUCTION (OR
INCREASE) IN ELECTRICAL LOAD
14,000 OAT°C -5 15 35
DWT 1 2 3
NOT VERIFIED WHEN MAIN ROTOR
BLADES HAVING ABRASION STRIPS
ARE INSTALLED
12,000
PRESSURE ALTITUDE - FEET
10,000 -25 °C
-15 °C
-5 °C
8000
5 °C
15 °C
6000
25 °C
4000 35 °C
0
2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600
GROSS WEIGHT-POUNDS F02−012−4
FAA Approved
5−12 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Performance Data
THIS CHART BASED ON CABIN HEAT, ENGINE ANTI-ICE OFF, ELECTRICAL LOAD 10 AMPERE, APPLICABLE TO
PARTICLE SEPARATOR (SCAVENGE OFF) OR STANDARD ENGINE AIR INLET
REDUCE WEIGHT: INCREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON MAIN
1. 55LB WITH SCAVENGE AIR ON (APM SEPARATOR) ROTOR BLADES ONLY
2 .60LB WITH SCAVENGE AIR ON (DONALDSON SEPARATOR)
3. 40LB WITH MIST ELIMINATOR DECREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON TAIL
ROTOR BLADES ONLY
16000
INCREASE (OR DECREASE) WT. CAPABILITY LBS
(ABOVE CRITICAL ALTITUDE) PER 10 AMP
REDUCTION (OR INCREASE) IN ELECTRICAL LOAD
OAT°C -5 15 35
DWT 1 2 3
14000
12000
MAXIMUM INTERNAL
PRESSURE ALTITUDE - FEET
GROSS WEIGHT
GROSS WEIGHTS ABOVE
3000 LB MUST BE EXTERNAL
AND JETTISONABLE
10000
8000
6000
4000
0
2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600
GROSS WEIGHT - POUNDS
<<<< ALLISON 250-C20B >>>> F02−012−5
Figure 5−8. Hover Ceiling VS Gross Weight, IGE, 3.5 Foot Skid Clearance,
Utility Floats Installed,
Allison 250−C20B
FAA Approved
Revision 5 5−13
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Performance Data (Model 369D)
THIS CHART BASED ON CABIN HEAT, ENGINE ANTI-ICE OFF, ELECTRICAL LOAD 10 AMPERE, APPLICABLE TO
PARTICLE SEPARATOR (SCAVENGE OFF) OR STANDARD ENGINE AIR INLET
REDUCE WEIGHT: INCREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON MAIN
1. 55LB WITH SCAVENGE AIR ON (APM SEPARATOR) ROTOR BLADES ONLY
2 .60LB WITH SCAVENGE AIR ON (DONALDSON SEPARATOR)
3. 40LB WITH MIST ELIMINATOR DECREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON TAIL
ROTOR BLADES ONLY
14000
MAXIMUM INTERNAL
GROSS WEIGHT
12000
GROSS WEIGHTS ABOVE 3000
LB MUST BE EXTERNAL AND
PRESSURE ALTITUDE - FEET
JETTISONABLE
10000
8000
6000
0
2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600
GROSS WEIGHT - POUNDS
<<<< ALLISON 250-C20B >>>> F02−012−6
Figure 5−9. Hover Ceiling VS Gross Weight, IGE, 5 Foot Skid Clearance,
Utility Floats Installed,
Allison 250−C20B
FAA Approved
5−14 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Performance Data
THIS CHART BASED ON CABIN HEAT, ENGINE ANTI-ICE OFF, ELECTRICAL LOAD 10 AMPERE, APPLICABLE TO
PARTICLE SEPARATOR (SCAVENGE OFF) OR STANDARD ENGINE AIR INLET
REDUCE WEIGHT: INCREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON MAIN
1. 55LB WITH SCAVENGE ON ROTOR BLADES ONLY
2. 40LB WITH MIST ELIMINATOR INSTALLED DECREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON TAIL
ROTOR BLADES ONLY
INCREASE (OR DECREASE) WT.
CAPABILITY LBS (ABOVE CRITICAL
ALTITUDE) PER 10 AMP REDUCTION
(OR INCREASE) IN ELECTRICAL LOAD
16000
OAT°C -5 15 35
DWT 1 2 3
NOT VERIFIED WHEN MAIN ROTOR
BLADES HAVING ABRASION STRIPS
ARE INSTALLED
14000
12000
PRESSURE ALTITUDE - FEET
10000
8000
6000
4000
0
2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600
GROSS WEIGHT - POUNDS
Figure 5−10. Hover Ceiling VS Gross Weight, IGE, 3.5 Foot Skid Clearance,
Standard Landing Gear,
Allison 250−C20R/2
FAA Approved
Revision 5 5−15
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Performance Data (Model 369D)
THIS CHART BASED ON CABIN HEAT, ENGINE ANTI-ICE OFF, ELECTRICAL LOAD 10 AMPERE, APPLICABLE TO
PARTICLE SEPARATOR (SCAVENGE OFF) OR STANDARD ENGINE AIR INLET
REDUCE WEIGHT: INCREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON MAIN
1. 55LB WITH SCAVENGE ON ROTOR BLADES ONLY
2. 40LB WITH MIST ELIMINATOR INSTALLED DECREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON TAIL
ROTOR BLADES ONLY
INCREASE (OR DECREASE) WT. CAPABILITY LBS
(ABOVE CRITICAL ALTITUDE) PER 10 AMP
REDUCTION (OR INCREASE) IN ELECTRICAL LOAD
16000 OAT°C -5 15 35
DWT 1 2 3
12000
PRESSURE ALTITUDE - FEET
10000
8000
6000
4000
0
2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600
GROSS WEIGHT - POUNDS
Figure 5−11. Hover Ceiling VS Gross Weight, IGE, 3.5 Foot Skid Clearance,
Extended Landing Gear,
Allison 250−C20R/2
FAA Approved
5−16 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Performance Data
THIS CHART BASED ON CABIN HEAT, ENGINE ANTI-ICE OFF, ELECTRICAL LOAD 10 AMPERE, APPLICABLE TO
PARTICLE SEPARATOR (SCAVENGE OFF) OR STANDARD ENGINE AIR INLET
REDUCE WEIGHT: INCREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON MAIN
1. 55LB WITH SCAVENGE ON ROTOR BLADES ONLY
2. 40LB WITH MIST ELIMINATOR INSTALLED DECREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON TAIL
ROTOR BLADES ONLY
12000
PRESSURE ALTITUDE - FEET
10000
8000
6000
4000
FAA Approved
Revision 5 5−17
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Performance Data (Model 369D)
THIS CHART BASED ON CABIN HEAT, ENGINE ANTI‐ICE OFF, ELECTRICAL LOAD 10 AMPERE, APPLICA
BLE TO PARTICLE SEPARATOR (SCAVENGE OFF) OR STANDARD ENGINE AIR INLET
INCREASE WEIGHT: 50 LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON
REDUCE WEIGHT: MAIN ROTOR BLADES ONLY
1) 55 LB WITH SCAVENGE ON DECREASE WEIGHT: 50 LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON
2) 40 LB WITH MIST ELIMINATOR INSTALLED TAIL ROTOR BLADES ONLY
16,000
OAT °C
10,000 -25
-15
8000 -5
6000 15
25
4000 35
0
2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600
GROSS WEIGHT-POUNDS
NOTE: SKID CLEARANCE 4.5-FEET FOR STANDARD LANDING GEAR. F03−041−2
FAA Approved
5−18 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Performance Data
THIS CHART BASED ON CABIN HEAT, ENGINE ANTI-ICE OFF, ELECTRICAL LOAD 10 AMPERE, APPLICABLE TO
PARTICLE SEPARATOR (SCAVENGE OFF) OR STANDARD ENGINE AIR INLET
REDUCE WEIGHT: INCREASE WEIGHT: 50lb WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON
1. 55lb WITH SCAVENGE ON MAIN ROTOR BLADES ONLY
2. 40lb WITH MIST ELIMINATOR INSTALLED: DECREASE WEIGHT: 50lb WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON
TAIL ROTOR BLADES ONLY
10000
8000
6000
4000
FAA Approved
Revision 5 5−19
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Performance Data (Model 369D)
Description:
Airspeed/altitude combinations to be avoided in the event of an engine fail
ure during takeoff are shown in the Height Velocity diagram (Ref.
Figure 5-15).
Conditions:
The height velocity diagram is based on sea level, standard day conditions,
over a smooth hard surface at 3000 pounds gross weight.
Use of Chart:
FAA Approved
5−20 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Performance Data
500
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
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ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
400 ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
SMOOTH HARD SURFACE, WIND CALM
AVOID OPERATION IN CROSS HATCHED AREAS
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
300 ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ALTITUDE ABOVE TERRAIN − FEET
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
200
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
RECOMMENDED
TAKEOFF PROFILE
100
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
0
0 20
ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ
40 60 80 100 120 140
INDICATED AIRSPEED − KNOTS F03−016−1
FAA Approved
Revision 5 5−21
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Performance Data (Model 369D)
7000
6000
5000
DENSITY ALTITUDE − FEET
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200
GROSS WEIGHT − POUNDS
F03−016−2
FAA Approved
5−22 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Performance Data
Description:
The Power Check Chart shows the relationship of engine torque, turbine
outlet temperature, and horsepower at various conditions of pressure alti
tude and OAT for an Allison 250-C20B engine producing specification power
as installed in the MD 500D helicopter. The primary purpose of this chart
is its use as an engine performance trending tool to aid in determining
whether the engine is producing specification power, or if engine power de
terioration has occurred.
NOTE: Power check data taken at regular intervals should be plotted to monitor trends
in engine condition. See Allison 250−C20 Series operational and Maintenance
Manual for additional information on trend analysis.
The power check chart is based on the following conditions:
103 percent N2 .
Cabin heat and engine anti-ice OFF.
Particle separator SCAV AIR OFF.
10 amperes electrical load.
Engine bleed valve closed.
Use Of Chart:
The primary use of the chart is illustrated by the example below and by
the sample arrows shown on the chart. To determine power check values, it
is necessary to read and record engine TORQUE PRESSURE, TURBINE
OUTLET TEMPERATURE, PRESSURE ALTITUDE, and OAT while the he
licopter is flown in level flight at 103 percent N2.
NOTE: Best power check data is obtained at 87.2 psi torque or 810°C TOT, this will
ensure engine operation with bleed valve closed. Allow engine to stabilize at
least one minute at the test power setting before recording data.
FAA Approved
Revision 5 5−23
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Performance Data (Model 369D)
Example:
WANTED Check engine performance
2. Compare the specification TOT of 790°C with the TOT observed dur
ing flight (780°C for this example). The TOT that was observed is lower
than the specification TOT. If the TOT observed had been higher than
the specification TOT read from the chart, some power deterioration will
have occurred and the performance data given in this manual may not
be obtained.
If a mist eliminator is installed, subtract 5°C from the TOT read during flight
before comparing it with the specification TOT.
4. Actual engine horsepower may be obtained by entering the bottom of
the chart at the observed engine torque pressure, moving up along the
torque line to the Sea Level Pressure Altitude curve, and then moving
right to read the engine shaft horsepower.
FAA Approved
5−24 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Performance Data
16000 FT
14000 FT
10000 FT
12000 FT
4000 FT
8000 FT
6000 FT
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
PRESSURE ALTITUDE
2000 FT
400
SEA
LEVEL
350
300
SHAFT HORSEPOWER
TO READ POWER
REFLECT OFF 250
SEA LEVEL LINE
C
30 °C (86 °F)
(122 °F)
°
40 ° C (104 °F)
20 °C (68 °F)
10 °C (50 °F)
(30° F)
150
50 °C
0° C
-10 °C
AREA OF ENGINE
OPERATION WITH TORQUE LIMIT 87.2 PSI
BLEED VALVE OPEN
100
510 550 600 650 700 750 800 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 MAX 90
TORQUE
TURBINE OUTLET TEMPERATURE
DEGREES CELSIUS TORQUE (PSI)
F03−021−1
MODIFIED 250-C20B ENGINE POWER CHECK CHART
WITH BLANKED OUT AREA FOR ENGINE OPERATION WITH BLEED VALVE OPEN
FAA Approved
Revision 9 5−25
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Performance Data (Model 369D)
FAA Approved
5−26 Revision 9
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Performance Data
The Power Check Chart shows the relationship of engine torque, turbine outlet
temperature, and horsepower at various conditions of pressure altitude and
OAT for an Allison 250-C20R/2 engine producing specification power as in
stalled in the MD 500D helicopter. The primary purpose of this chart is its use
as an engine performance trending tool to aid in determining whether the en
gine is producing specification power, or if engine power deterioration has oc
curred.
NOTE: Power check data taken at regular intervals should be plotted to monitor trends
in engine condition. See Allison 250−C20 Series operational and Maintenance
Manual for additional information on trend analysis.
The C20R/2 Power Check Chart is based on the same conditions as the C20B
Power Check Chart. First, an adjustment to the OAT should be made before
entering the chart (add 2.5°C if the data was taken in a hover or 1°C if the
data was taken in forward flight). The second change is the addition of ``Accel
eration Bleed Valve Open'' lines to the chart; any reflection of data that falls
below the appropriate dashed altitude reference line should be disregarded as
it may involve a partially open engine accelerating bleed valve.
NOTE: If a mist eliminator is installed, subtract 5°C from the TOT read during flight
before comparing it with the specification TOT.
Example 1:
WANTED: Check engine performance
Compare the specification TOT of 755°C with the TOT observed during
flight (750°C for this example). The TOT that was observed is lower than
the specification TOT. If the TOT observed had been higher than the speci
fication TOT read from the chart, some power deterioration will have oc
curred and the performance data given in this manual may not be obtained.
FAA Approved
Revision 5 5−27
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Performance Data (Model 369D)
Example 2:
WANTED: Check engine performance
Compare the specification TOT of 645°C with the TOT observed during
flight (650°C for this example). The TOT that was observed is higher than
the specification TOT. However, note that the junction of the 10°C curve
with the 645°C TOT line lies below the 8000 foot (PA) bleed line (dashed
line). Thus it is an inappropriate region in to which to determine power.
The higher-than-spec TOT is probably due to the accelerating bleed valve
being partially opened rather than the engine having some power deteriora
tion. IF POSSIBLE, START OVER AND CHECK THE ENGINE PER
FORMANCE AT A HIGHER POWER SETTING (ie., powered flight).
FAA Approved
5−28 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Performance Data
400
350
SHAFT HORSEPOWER
300
FAA Approved
Revision 9 5−29
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
(Model 369D)
Performance Data
FAA Approved
5−30 Revision 9
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Weight and Balance Data
S E C T I O N VI
WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARAGRAPH PAGE
6-1. Weight and Balance Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Table 6-1. Center of Gravity Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Figure 6-1. Longitudinal Center of Gravity Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Figure 6-2. Reference Coordinates (Sheet 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Figure 6-2. Reference Coordinates (Sheet 2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Figure 6-3. Station Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
6-2. Weight and Balance Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6-3. Equipment Removal or Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Figure 6-4. Sample Weight and Balance Report (Sheet 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Figure 6-4. Sample Weight and Balance Report (Sheet 2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Figure 6-5. Sample Weight and Balance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
6-4. Weight and Balance Determination - Passenger Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
6-5. Longitudinal Loading of Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
6-6. Permissible Lateral Loadings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
6-7. Lateral Loading of Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Figure 6-6. Fuel Station Diagram (Jet-A at 6.8 Pounds per Gallon)
(Sheet 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
Figure 6-6. Fuel Station Diagram (Jet-B at 6.5 Pounds per Gallon)
(Sheet 2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
Table 6-2. Weights and Longitudinal Moments - Pilot, Passenger, Baggage 6-18
Table 6-3. Weights and Lateral Moments - Pilot, Passenger, Baggage . . . . . 6-19
Table 6-4. Weight and Loading for 369H90035-503 Seating and Belts
for Four Installation (High Density Seating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
6-8. Internal Loading of Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
Table 6-5. Cargo Weight Versus Loop Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
Figure 6-7. Cargo Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
Revision 9 6−i
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Weight and Balance Data (Model 369D)
6−ii Revision 9
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Weight and Balance Data
SECTION VI
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
DATA
Revision 5 6−1
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Weight and Balance Data (Model 369D)
3000
2800
2600
2400
GROSS WEIGHT − POUNDS
2200
2000
1800
1600
1538
96 97 98 99 100 102 104 106 108 110
MINIMUM 107.4
FLYING WEIGHT
LONGITUDINAL ARM (INCHES)
F03−019
6−2 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Weight and Balance Data
ROTOR CL
STA STA STA
78.5 100.0 124.0
CG OF COPILOT CARGO COMPARTMENT
PASSENGER
STA STA
28.0 174.0
+ 13.0 + 12.2
0.0 REFERENCE
DATUM
−12.2
−13.0
ROTOR CL
STA STA STA
CG OF RIGHT 78.5 100.0 124.0
SIDE FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT
PASSENGER
STA STA
28.0 174.0
+ 18.1 + 12.2
+2.6 REFERENCE
DATUM
CG OF FWD
PASSENGER −12.2
−13.0
CG OF PILOT
THREE PLACE COCKPIT
STA STA STA WITH SINGLE CONTROLS
71.5 73.5 105.0
ROTOR CL
STA STA STA
78.5 100.0 124.0
CARGO COMPARTMENT
CG OF PILOT
STA STA
28.0 174.0
+ 13.4 + 12.2
0.0 REFERENCE
DATUM
−12.2
−13.0
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LATERAL
``+'' CG
FORWARD REFERENCE
CENTERLINE
STA
100.0
STA
28.0 99.0 107.4
PERMISSIBLE CG LIMITS
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300
SLING POINT OIL TANK-RH SIDE
LEVELING PLUMB
STA 92.6
FIRE WALL
REFERENCE DATUM
3° JIG POINT
AFT JACKING
POINT STA 197.2
STA 284.0
STA 174.0
BHD
ENGINE SECTION
STA STA FUEL CELL
BATTERY 78.5 124.0 COMPARTMENT
JIG POINT
FWD JACKING POINT
STA 96.9
BL "25.6
WL 11.98
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Use the delivered weight as recorded in the Weight and Balance Record in
serted in this section to perform all weight and balance computations. Deliv
ered weight includes oil and unusable fuel.
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BASIC WEIGHT AND BALANCE RECORD
CONTINUOUS HISTORY OF CHANGES IN STRUCTURE OR EQUIPMENT AFFECTING WEIGHT AND BALANCE
MD 500D
WEIGHT CHANGE
RUNNING TOTAL
BASIC AIRCRAFT
ITEM NO. ADDED (+) REMOVED (−)
DATE DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLE OR MODIFICATION
LONG LONG LONG
MOMENT MOMENT MOMENT
WEIGHT ARM WEIGHT ARM WEIGHT ARM
IN LB IN LB IN LB
IN OUT
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Weight and Balance Data (Model 369D)
To determine that the gross weight and longitudinal center of gravity (fore and
aft) for a given flight are within limits, proceed as follows:
Obtain aircraft delivered weight and moment from the Weight and Balance
Record inserted in this section.
Determine weights and moments of useful load items (Ref. Figure 6-2, and
Table 6-2).
Add above items (see Example I).
Determine corresponding center of gravity for gross weight by dividing total
moment by gross weight. This computation must be done with zero fuel
gross weight and with mission fuel gross weight (see Example I).
NOTE: If loadings are not symmetrical about the aircraft centerline, determine lateral
CG’s as described in Paragraphs 6-6 and 6-7.
CAUTION Weight and balance must be computed for minimum front seat
weight prior to loading any passengers in rear seats with only pilot
in front. Ballast, if required, must be carried.
NOTE: Ballast may be carried in the utility stowage compartment or stowed and secured
by seat belt and shoulder harness in opposite front seat. Ballast may consist of
shot, sandbags, or similar material, adequately contained and secured.
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F F Calculation of Longitudinal CG
F F F CG (Zero Fuel Weight):
NOTE: The CG’s fall within the limits specified in paragraph 6−1.
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Weight and Balance Data (Model 369D)
The large aft compartment of the Model 369D provides great flexibility in the
variety of cargo loads it can accommodate.
In general, the placement of cargo CG within 4 inches of the center of the
compartment will ensure that the helicopter will be within the approved CG
limits.
To determine the gross weight and center of gravity for a given flight are with
in limits, proceed as follows.
Establish the weight of the cargo load.
Determine the location of the cargo longitudinal CG by measuring the dis
tance to the cargo from the jacking point located on the side of the fuselage
(station 96.9).
Cargo CG = 96.9 ± measured distance (inches); ie., + if aft of mark, - if for
ward of mark.
Obtain the cargo moment:
Cargo Moment = Cargo Weight x Cargo CG
Perform weight and balance as previously described for passenger configura
tion.
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F F Calculation of Longitudinal CG
F F F CG (Zero Fuel Weight):
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To determine if the gross weight and lateral center of gravity for a given flight
are within limits. Proceed as follows:
Find weight of load.
Determine lateral location (station) of load center of gravity.
Measure load distance from aircraft centerline (lateral station zero), right
(+); left (-).
Obtain the lateral load moment as follows:
Lateral moment = weight X lateral station. (See Example III.)
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EXAMPLE: Find fuel moment for 340 lb fuel:
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1. Enter chart at 340 lb on fuel weight scale. From that point, move to right along the 340 lb line until
reaching the fuel weight CG curve. Now move down to the longitudinal CG scale to find the fuel
CSP−D−1
440
NOTES:
65 420 1. WEIGHTS AND MOMENTS BASED ON JET A FUEL.
400 (ASTM D−1655) AT 6.8 POUNDS PER GALLON
60 2. TOTAL WEIGHT OF FUEL IS DEPENDENT UPON
380 THE SPECIFIC GRAVITY AND TEMPERATURE
360 VARIATION SHOULD BE ANTICIPATED IN
55 GAUGE READINGS WHEN TANKS ARE FULL.
340
3. FUEL CG VARIES WITH QUANTITY
50 320 4. MAXIMUM FUEL QUANTITY IS 435 POUNDS
300 5. MAXIMUM USABLE FUEL QUANTITY IS
45 422 POUNDS.
280
OPTIIONAL SELF SEALING TANKS
40 260
1. MAXIMUM FUEL QUANTITY IS 420.5 POUNDS
240
35 2. MAXIMUM USABLE FUEL QUANTITY IS
220
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30 200
180
25 160
20 140
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Figure 6−6. Fuel Station Diagram (Jet−A at 6.8 Pounds per Gallon) (Sheet 1 of 2)
F03−023−1A
(Model 369D)
MD 500D
EXAMPLE: Find fuel moment for 340 lb fuel:
1. Enter chart at 340 lb on fuel weight scale. From that point, move to right along the 340 lb line until
reaching the fuel weight CG curve. Now move down to the longitudinal CG scale to find the fuel
MD 500D
FUEL
WEIGHT
POUNDS FUEL WT AND CG CURVE USING JET B
460
440
NOTES:
65 420 1. WEIGHTS AND MOMENTS BASED ON JET B
(ASTM D−1655) AT 6.5 POUNDS PER GALLON
400
60 2. TOTAL WEIGHT OF FUEL IS DEPENDENT UPON
380 THE SPECIFIC GRAVITY AND TEMPERATURE
360 VARIATION SHOULD BE ANTICIPATED IN
55 GAUGE READINGS WHEN TANKS ARE FULL.
340
3. FUEL CG VARIES WITH QUANTITY
50 320 4. MAXIMUM FUEL QUANTITY IS 416 POUNDS
300 5. MAXIMUM USABLE FUEL QUANTITY IS
45 403.5 POUNDS
280
OPTIIONAL SELF SEALING TANKS
40 260
1. MAXIMUM FUEL QUANTITY IS 402 POUNDS
240
35 2. MAXIMUM USABLE FUEL QUANTITY IS
220 389.5 POUNDS
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180
25 160
140
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Figure 6−6. Fuel Station Diagram (Jet−B at 6.5 Pounds per Gallon) (Sheet 2 of 2)
F03−023−2A
LONGITUDINAL C.G. (INCHES)
Weight and Balance Data
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Weight and Balance Data (Model 369D)
CG OF PASSENGERS
FUEL FILLER
INLET LINE
RH +12.0 IN.
(+)
+5.2 IN.
FWD C
L
KIT WEIGHT = 17.9 LB
LH −12.0 IN. KIT CG = 101.4 IN. LONGITUDINAL
(−) −1.0 IN. LATERAL
F03−024
Table 6−4. Weight and Loading for 369H90035−503 Seating and Belts
for Four Installation (High Density Seating)
Passenger (s) Moment (In. lb), Moment (in.-lb),
(lb) Fwd position Aft Position
(Sta 95.5) (Sta 109.2)
150 14,300 16,400
175 16,700 19,100
200 19,100 21,800
225 21,500 24,600
250 23,900 27,300
275 26,300 30,000
300 28,700 32,800
325 31,000 35,500
350 33,400 38,200
375 35,800 41,000
400 38,200 43,700
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VIEW I
LOOP FOR VERTICAL AND
LATERAL RESTRAINT
CARGO FLOOR
CARGO FLOOR
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and Maintenance
S E C T I O N VII
HANDLING, SERVICING
AND MAINTENANCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARAGRAPH PAGE
7-1. Helicopter Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7-2. Use of External Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7-3. Hoisting, Jacking, and Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Figure 7-1. MD 369D Helicopter - Major Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7-4. Ground Handling Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Figure 7-2. Ground Handling Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7-5. Moving and Towing Helicopter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7-6. Parking and Mooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Figure 7-3. Parking and Mooring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
7-7. Servicing - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Table 7-1. Servicing Materials (Operating Supplies) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Figure 7-4. Servicing Points (Sheet 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Figure 7-4. Servicing Points (Sheet 2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
7-8. Fuel System - Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
7-9. Engine Oil System - Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
7-10. Main Rotor and Tail Rotor Transmission - Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
7-11. Cleaning General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
7-12. Cleaning Fuselage Interior Trim and Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
7-13. Cleaning Aircraft Exterior and Rotor Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
7-14. Cleaning - Canopy and Door Transparent Plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
7-15. Fluid Leak Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
7-16. Preservation and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
7-17. Flyable Storage - No Time Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
7-18. Cockpit Door Removal and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Figure 7-5. Pilot and Passenger/Cargo Door Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
7-19. Special Operational Checks and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Main Rotor Hub Balancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
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SECTION VII
HANDLING, SERVICING,
AND MAINTENANCE
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and Maintenance
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
TAIL ROTOR
TRANSMISSION
FLIGHT CONTROLS
INSTALLATION
TAILBOOM
AFT SECTION
INSTALLATION
TAIL ROTOR
ASSEMBLY
ENGINE
INSTALLATION
FORWARD SECTION
INSTALLATION
MAIN TRANSMISSION
AND POWER TRAIN
ENGINE ACCESS
DOORS
CARGO DOOR
LANDING GEAR
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WARNING:
BE SURE LOCK SNAPS INTO POSITION
SHOWN BEFORE RELEASING JACK HANDLE
LOCK
SKID TUBE
(RIGHT SIDE SHOWN)
SKID FITTING
WHEELS RAISED
(HELICOPTER LOWERED) F02-025
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and Maintenance
Manual moving:
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(Model 369D) Handling, Servicing,
and Maintenance
CAUTION To prevent rotor damage from blade flapping (droop stop pound-
ing) as a result of air turbulence from other aircraft landing, taking
off or taxiing or sudden wind gusts, rotor blades should be secured
whenever helicopter is parked.
Locate helicopter slightly more than blade clearance from nearby objects on
most level ground available.
Apply friction to lock cyclic and collective sticks so that friction control
knobs are positioned as follows: neutral for cyclic stick an full down for col
lective stick.
Secure main rotor blades as follows.
Turn blades until one blade is directly above tailboom (Ref. Figure 7-3).
Install blade socks on all blades.
Secure blade sock tiedown cord for blade located above tailboom to tailboom.
Secure other blade sock tiedown cords to fuselage jack fittings or cabin
steps.
CAUTION When securing blade sock tiedown cords, take up slack, but do not
apply excessive bending loads on blades.
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BLADE SOCK
(5 PLACES)
TIEDOWN TETHER
CABLE OR
MANILA ROPE
MOORING ANCHOR
(4 PLACES)
ENGINE EXHAUST
COVER
ZIPPER
AIR INLET
FAIRING
COVER
PITOT TUBE
COVER
DOOR
TIE CORD ACCESS
PITOT TUBE LATCH
COVER INSTALLATION FUEL CELL
ACCESS DOOR
LOCKPIN
LOCKPIN ENGINE AIR INLET
JACK FITTING STOWAGE FAIRING COVER
INSTALLATION
FUESELAGE
STRUCTURE
JACK FITTING
TO MOORING
ANCHOR
TO BLADE
SOCK
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and Maintenance
NOTE: Check the appropriate RollsRoyce Operation and Maintenance Manual for
complete listing of approved lubricants.
Fuels, oils, other servicing materials and capacities are listed in Table 7-1.
Locations of servicing points are shown in Figure 7-4.
Table 7−1. Servicing Materials (Operating Supplies)
1. Tail Rotor Transmission - Capacity 0.5 US Pt (0.23 Liter)
Use the materials listed under Item 4 or decal on transmission (Refer to SB369D-209).
2. Main Transmission (369D25100) - Capacity: 12.0 US Pt (5.67 liters)
Use the materials listed under Item 4 or Mobil AGL (See Footnote 4).
3. Main Transmission (369F5100) - Capacity: 14.0 US Pt (6.62 liters).
Use Mobil AGL only (See Footnote 4).
4. Engine - Capacity: 3.0 US Qt. (2.84 liters)
Ambient Temperature Oil Type
0°C (32°F) and above MIL-PRF-23699C or subsequent preferred
0°C (32°F) to -40°C (-40°F) MIL-PRF-23699C or subsequent preferred or
MIL-PRF-7808G or subsequent
-40°C (-40°F) and below MIL-PRF-7808G or subsequent only
Specification Material Manufacturer
MILPRF7808 (see Footnote 2 and 3)
American PQ Lubricant 6899 American Oil and Supply Co.
238 Wilson Ave.
Newark, NJ 07105
BP Turbo Oil 2389 BP Corporation North America Inc.
Exxon Turbo Oil 2389 1500 Valley Rd
Wayne, NJ 074702040
Brayco 880 Air BP Lubricants
Maple Plaza II 1N
6 Campus Drive
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Mobil Avrex S Turbo 256 ExxonMobil Oil Corp.
Exxon
3225 Gallows Rd.
Fairfax, VA 220370001
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and Maintenance
MAIN TRANSMISSION
FILLER
LIQUID LEVEL
SIGHT GAGE
ONE-WAY LOCK
OVERBOARD OIL RESERVOIR
DRAIN LINE
ENGINE ACCESSORY
GEARBOX DRAIN
EXTERNAL POWER
RECEPTCLE
BREATHER FILLER
ENGNE OIL
TANK FILLER
FUEL CELL
DRAIN VALVE
LIQUID LEVEL
SIGHT GAGE
TAIL ROTOR
TRANSMISSION DRAIN F02-027-1
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MAIN TRANSMISSION
OIL COOLER DRAIN
ENGINE OIL
COOLER DRAIN SCAVENGE OIL FILTER
250-C20/R2 SP ENGINE
BYPASS INDICATOR
F02-027-2
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and Maintenance
Turn off electrical switches and disconnect any external power from
WARNING helicopter. Electrically ground helicopter prior to refueling or
defueling. Static discharge spark in presence of fuel vapors can
cause fire or an explosion.
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and Maintenance
Fuel draining:
Fuel draining should be accomplished with helicopter as level as possible.
The fuel system may be defueled in two ways: One is to defuel through the
filler port, using a pump. The other method is to open the drain valve on
fuselage underside.
The fuel cell drain valve is spring-loaded closed and is opened by depress
ing an internal plunger.
After defueling, be sure to check drain valve for leakage.
The engine oil tank filler is on the right side of the helicopter (Ref.
Figure 7-4). A liquid level sight gauge for checking oil level in tank is visible
through a transparent window near the filler.
NOTE: Oil level should be checked within 15 minutes after shutdown.
Replenish with correct oil until oil level is FULL on sight gauge.
CAUTION DO NOT use Mobil SHC 626 oil in the engine oil system.
Make certain that oil tank filler cap is secured after servicing.
CAUTION Mixing of oils within an oil series, not in the same group, is not rec-
ommended. If oils of different groups are mixed, flush and re−ser-
vice gearbox. Mixing of oils from different series is prohibited.
NOTE: If oil was drained from transmission cooler, ground run helicopter for 15 minutes
after replenishing with oil and recheck oil level at sight gauge. Replenish oil as
necessary. This purges air from the oil cooling system and ensures that entire
oil cooling system is full.
Fill main transmission by lifting breather-filler cap and inserting funnel
into opening. Check that spring-loaded cap closes when funnel is removed.
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and Maintenance
General cleaning of oil and dirt deposits from the helicopter by using dry‐
cleaning solvent, standard commercial grade kerosene or a solution of deter
gent soap and water.
Exceptions that must be observed are specified in the following cleaning para
graphs.
Some commercial cleaning agents, such as readily available
CAUTION household cleaners, contain chemicals that can cause corrosive
action and/or leave residue that can result in corrosion. Examples
of cleaning agents that are not to be used are ‘‘Fantastic’’ and ‘‘409’’
type cleaners, or locally made strong soap cleaners.
Clean dirt or dust accumulations from floors and other metal surfaces with
vacuum cleaner or small hand brush.
Sponge soiled upholstery and trim panels with a mild soap and luke-warm wa
ter solution. Avoid complete soaking of upholstery and trim panels. Wipe solu
tion residue from upholstery with soft cloth dampened with clean water.
Remove imbedded grease or dirt from upholstery and carpeting by sponging or
wiping with an upholstery cleaning solvent recommended for the applicable
fabric (nylon, vinyl, leather, etc).
NOTE: If necessary, seat upholstery may be thoroughly dry-cleaned with solvent. When
complete dry cleaning is performed, upholstery must be re−flameproofed to
comply with Federal Aviation Regulation Part 27.
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Clean outside surfaces of plastic by rinsing with clean water and rubbing light
ly with palm of hand.
Use mild soap and water solution or aircraft type plastic cleaner to remove oil
spots and similar residue.
After dirt is removed from surface of plastic, rinse with clean water and let air
dry or dry with soft, damp chamois.
Clean inside surfaces of plastic panels by using aircraft type plastic cleaner
and tissue quality paper towels.
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and Maintenance
NOTE: n transmission input gear oil seals with less that 2 hours of operation, some
seepage or wetting of adjacent surfaces is normal until seal is wetted and
worn−in (seated). If seepage continues at rate of one drop per minute or less,
seal may be continued in service. Check transmission oil level and observe
seepage rate after every 2 hours of operation. Shorter inspection periods may
be required if seal leakage appears to be increasing.
Engine oil leaks:
Refer to engine operating and maintenance manual for definition of permis
sible engine oil leakage.
Landing gear damper hydraulic fluid leaks:
Hydraulic fluid leakage from any landing gear dampers is not permissible.
If leakage is present, damper assembly should be overhauled as required
and a serviceable unit installed. If leaking landing damper is not replaced
when leakage is noticed, continuation of damper in service can cause inter
nal damage that might not otherwise occur.
NOTE: It is normal for a thin hydraulic oil film to remain on damper piston as a result of
wiping contact with piston seal. Newly installed dampers may also have slight
oil seepage from oil trapped in end cap threads during damper assembly. Neither
of these should be considered damper leakage or cause from damper
replacement.
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and Maintenance
tart engine (Ref. Section IV). After idle stabilizes, accelerate engine to
103 percent N2. Operate until oil temperature shows an increase and
ammeter reads zero.
Shut down engine (Ref. Section IV).
Replenish fuel as necessary.
Open movable air vents in each cargo door; positioning air vent openings
downward.
Install covers and equipment used to park and moor helicopter.
Install static ground.
Before next flight:
Remove covers and equipment used to park and moor helicopter.
Perform daily preflight check (Ref. Section IV).
Door removal:
Open door.
Remove interior cover plates (pilot's side - remove fire extinguisher).
Pull lower hinge pin up to remove.
While holding door, rotate upper hinge pin until hinge pin tab clears the
slot and pull down on pin to remove.
Remove door.
Stow hinge pins and cover plates.
Door installation:
Place door hinges into door frame and hold open.
While holding door open, push in and rotate upper hinge pin until hinge
pin tab enters and fully seats in the slot.
Install lower hinge pin.
Install interior cover plates.
Install fire extinguisher (pilot's side).
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Handling, Servicing, (Model 369D)
and Maintenance
DOOR FRAME
PILOT'S DOOR
TAB FUSELAGE
STRUCTURE
HINGE PIN
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Handling, Servicing,
and Maintenance
The following checks are typically utilized as part of a post maintenance run up
associated with scheduled inspections, troubleshooting or maintenance on specific
aircraft systems. Refer to the Handbook of Maintenance Instruction (HMI-2) for
the recommended use and frequency of the following checks.
Cleaning engine compressor:
Refer to Figure 7-4 for water wash provision location (if installed).
Engine compressor cleaning should be performed by qualified personnel in
accordance with the RollsRoyce Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual.
The following information is provided for pilots assisting qualified personnel
in the cleaning process.
The starter-generator can be used to motor the Rolls-Royce 250 Series
engine for compressor cleaning cycle.
Input voltage should be 24 vdc, but it is permissible to use 12 vdc.
To prevent starter-generator damage, duty cycle (cranking) time limits
that must not be exceeded are:
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CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Handling, Servicing, (Model 369D)
and Maintenance
Procedures:
F Ensure engine anti-ice, cabin heat, and scav air (if installed) are off prior
to engine wash or rinse.
F Allow engine to drain through the outer combustion case drain valve.
F Within 15 minutes of the water rinse, operate the engine at idle for five
minutes and actuate anti-ice, cabin heat, and scav-air (if installed) sys
tems for one minute to purge and evaporate all residual water .
CAUTION Observe N2 speed avoid range limits during this procedure and
exercise caution when increasing twistgrip to flight idle position to
avoid N2 overshoots.
NOTE: Shut down from 103% N2. Do not observe two minute cool−down at ground idle.
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Additional Operations
and Performance Data
S E C T I O N VIII
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
AND PERFORMANCE DATA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARAGRAPH PAGE
8-1. Hover Ceiling - Out of Ground Effect (OGE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Figure 8-1. Hover Ceiling Versus Gross Weight, Out of Ground Effect,
Takeoff Power, Two or Four Bladed Tail Rotor,
Allison 250-C20B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Figure 8-2. Hover Ceiling Versus Gross Weight, Out of Ground Effect,
Takeoff Power, Two or Four Bladed Tail Rotor
Allison 250-C20R/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Figure 8-3. Hover Ceiling Versus Gross Weight, Out of Ground Effect,
Utility Floats Installed, Takeoff Power,
Allison 250-C20B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
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Additional Operations (Model 369D)
and Performance Data
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Additional Operations
and Performance Data
SECTION VIII
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS AND
PERFORMANCE DATA
Description:
The hover ceiling chart shows the maximum hover weight capability, out of
ground effect (OGE), at take off power for known conditions of pressure alti
tude and outside air temperature, or alternately, the maximum hover ceiling
for a known gross weight and outside air temperature.
The hover ceiling vs gross weight charts are based on:
1. Takeoff power at 103% N2
2. Cabin heat and engine anti-ice OFF
3. Electrical load of 10 amps
4. Wind less than 3 knots
Use of chart:
To determine OGE hover performance, refer to Section V, Hover Ceiling
(IGE), ``Use of chart''.
NOTE: Aircraft with 4−bladed tail rotors:
Pilots should be aware that the IGE directional controllability tests have
demonstrated that the two−bladed tail rotor has more margin than the
four−bladed tail rotor. OGE directional controllability in winds greater than 3
knots has not been determined for either tail rotor configuration.
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CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Additional Operations (Model 369D)
and Performance Data
THIS CHART BASED ON CABIN HEAT, ENGINE ANTI-ICE OFF, ELECTRICAL LOAD 10 AMPERE, APPLICABLE TO
PARTICLE SEPARATOR (SCAVENGE OFF) OR STANDARD ENGINE AIR INLET
REDUCE WEIGHT:
INCREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON MAIN
1. 55LB WITH SCAVENGE AIR ON (APM SEPARATOR)
ROTOR BLADES ONLY
2 .60LB WITH SCAVENGE AIR ON (DONALDSON SEPARATOR)
3. 40LB WITH MIST ELIMINATOR DECREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON TAIL
ROTOR BLADES ONLY
INCREASE (OR DECREASE) WT.
CAPABILITY LBS (ABOVE CRITICAL
16000 ALTITUDE) PER 10 AMP REDUCTION (OR
INCREASE) IN ELECTRICAL LOAD
OAT°C -5 15 35
NOT VERIFIED WHEN MAIN ROTOR DWT 1 2 3
BLADES HAVING ABRASION STRIPS
ARE INSTALLED
14000
MAXIMUM INTERNAL
GROSS WEIGHT
12000
GROSS WEIGHTS ABOVE
PRESSURE ALTITUDE - FEET
10000
8000
6000
4000
0
2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600
GROSS WEIGHT - POUNDS
<<<< ALLISON 250-C20B >>>> F02−013
Figure 8−1. Hover Ceiling Versus Gross Weight, Out of Ground Effect,
Takeoff Power, Two or Four Bladed Tail Rotor,
Allison 250−C20B
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Additional Operations
and Performance Data
THIS CHART BASED ON WINDS LESS THAN 3 KNOTS, CABIN HEAT, ENGINE ANTI-ICE OFF, ELECTRICAL LOAD 10
AMPERE, APPLICABLE TO PARTICLE SEPARATOR (SCAVENGE OFF) OR STANDARD ENGINE AIR INLET
REDUCE WEIGHT: INCREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON MAIN
1. 55LB WITH SCAVENGE ON ROTOR BLADES ONLY
2. 40LB WITH MIST ELIMINATOR INSTALLED DECREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON TAIL
18000 ROTOR BLADES ONLY
NOT VERIFIED WHEN
MAIN ROTOR BLADES INCREASE (OR DECREASE) WT.
HAVING ABRASION STRIPS CAPABILITY LBS (ABOVE CRITICAL
ARE INSTALLED ALTITUDE) PER 10 AMP REDUCTION (OR
−25 IJNCREASE) IN ELECTRICAL LOAD
16000
−15 OAT°C -5 15 35
DWT 1 2 3
−5
5
14000 MAXIMUM INTERNAL
GROSS WEIGHT
15
GROSS WEIGHTS ABOVE
PRESSURE ALTITUDE − FEET
35
10000
45
8000
6000
4000
0
2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600
GROSS WEIGHT − POUNDS
<<<< ALLISON 250-C20R/2 >>>> F03−044−2
Figure 8−2. Hover Ceiling Versus Gross Weight, Out of Ground Effect,
Takeoff Power, Two or Four Bladed Tail Rotor
Allison 250−C20R/2
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CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Additional Operations (Model 369D)
and Performance Data
THIS CHART BASED ON CABIN HEAT, ENGINE ANTI-ICE OFF, ELECTRICAL LOAD 10 AMPERE, APPLICABLE TO
PARTICLE SEPARATOR (SCAVENGE OFF) OR STANDARD ENGINE AIR INLET
REDUCE WEIGHT: INCREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON MAIN
1. 55LB WITH SCAVENGE AIR ON (APM SEPARATOR) ROTOR BLADES ONLY
2 .60LB WITH SCAVENGE AIR ON (DONALDSON SEPARATOR)
3. 40LB WITH MIST ELIMINATOR DECREASE WEIGHT: 50LB WITH ABRASION STRIPS ON TAIL
ROTOR BLADES ONLY
HOVER OGE BASED ON HUGHES TAHOE TEST
INCREASE (OR DECREASE) WT.
ADJUSTED TO BE CONSISTENT WITH IGE HOVER
CAPABILITY LBS (ABOVE CRITICAL
ALTITUDE) PER 10 AMP REDUCTION (OR
16000 INCREASE) IN ELECTRICAL LOAD
OAT°C -5 15 35
DWT 1 2 3
14000
MAXIMUM INTERNAL
GROSS WEIGHT
12000 GROSS WEIGHTS ABOVE
3000 LB MUST BE EXTERNAL
AND JETTISONABLE
PRESSURE ALTITUDE - FEET
10000
8000
6000
4000
REDUCE WEIGHT CAPABILITIES lbs AS FOLLOWS:
(APPLICABLE TO ALL TEMPERATURES)
PRESSURE CABIN ANTI- BOTH
ALT. FT. HEAT ICE
2000
SL TO 4000 220 232 469
8000 152 157 306
12000 111 117 227
16000 86 89 172
0
2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600
Figure 8−3. Hover Ceiling Versus Gross Weight, Out of Ground Effect,
Utility Floats Installed, Takeoff Power,
Allison 250−C20B
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
S E C T I O N IX
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARAGRAPH PAGE
9-1. General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9-2. Listing - Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Table 9-1. Optional Equipment - Model 369D Helicopter
(250-C20B or C20R/2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Table 9-2. Optional Equipment - Model 369D Helicopter (250-C20B) . . . . . 9-2
9-3. Optional Equipment Performance Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9-4. Compatibility - Combined Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Table 9-3. Optional Equipment Compatibility - Model 369D Helicopter . . . 9-3
9-5. Operating Instructions: Cargo Hook Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Figure 9-1. VNE Placards - C20B or C20R/2 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Figure 9-2. Cargo Hook Release - Electrical and Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Figure 9-3. Cargo Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
9-6. Operating Instructions: Anti-Ice Airframe Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Figure 9-4. Anti-Ice Airframe Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Figure 9-5. Anti-Ice Fuel Filter Switch and Indicator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
9-7. Operating Instructions: Four-Bladed Tail Rotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Table 9-4. Center of Gravity Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Figure 9-6. Longitudinal Center of Gravity Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Figure 9-7. Lateral Center of Gravity Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
9-8. Operating Instructions - Emergency Floats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Figure 9-8. VNE Placards - Allison 250-C20B (Sheet 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Figure 9-8. VNE Placards - Allison 250-C20B (Sheet 2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Figure 9-9. VNE Placards - Allison 250-C20R/2 (Sheet 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Figure 9-9. VNE Placards - Allison 250-C20R/2 (Sheet 2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Figure 9-10. Float Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34
9-9. Operating Instructions - Engine Air Inlet Diverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Figure 9-11. VNE Placards (Sheet 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Figure 9-11. VNE Placards (Sheet 2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
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Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
PARAGRAPH PAGE
9-10. Operating Instructions - Utility Floats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Figure 9-12. VNE Placards (Sheet 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Figure 9-12. VNE Placards (Sheet 2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45
Figure 9-13. Height-Velocity Diagram - Utility Floats Installed . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Figure 9-14. Airspeed Calibration Curve - Utility Floats Installed . . . . . . . . 9-49
9-11. Operatinig Instructions: 369H9001 Litter Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51
Figure 9-15. VNE Placard - Bubble Window Glass Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Figure 9-16. Speed For Best Rate of Climb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54
9-12. Operating Instructions: Hoist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
Figure 9-17. Airspeed Calibration Curve with Hoist Kit Installed . . . . . . . . . 9-61
Table 9-5. Center of Gravity - Variable Load Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62
Table 9-6. Weights/Centers of Gravity - Hoist Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63
Table 9-7. Permissible Right Hand Hoist Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64
Table 9-8. Permissible Left Hand Hoist Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-65
9-13. Operating Instructions: 369D290170 Litter Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67
Figure 9-18. VNE Placard - Bubbles Extended (Sheet 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-70
Figure 9-18. VNE Placard - Bubbles Extended (Sheet 2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-71
Figure 9-19. VNE Placards - Bubbles Retracted (Sheet 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-71
Figure 9-19. VNE Placards - Bubbles Retracted (Sheet 2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-72
Figure 9-20. Litters in Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-74
Figure 9-21. Litters Secured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-75
Figure 9-22. Stowage Bags and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-76
Figure 9-23. Litter Kit Components Stowed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-77
Figure 9-24. Litter Kit Component Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-78
Figure 9-25. Bubble Door Latch Decal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-79
Figure 9-26. Speed For Best Rate of Climb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-81
9-14. Main Rotor Blade Abrasion Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-83
Figure 9-27. Hover Performance, IGE 3.5-Foot Skid Height,
Extended Landing Gear, Takeoff Power, 103 Percent N2 . . . . . 9-84
Figure 9-28. Hover Performance, IGE, 3.5-Foot Skid Height,
Standard Landing Gear, Takeoff Power, 103 Percent N2 . . . . . . 9-85
9-15. Operating Instructions: Automatic Reignition (Early) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-87
Figure 9-29. Auto Reignition Switch Panel Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-88
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
SECTION IX
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Table 9-1 lists MDHI optional equipment items available that require addition
al operating instructions. This table does not include non-MDHI STC items
that may be FAA approved for use. Other optional equipment items may be
found in the HMI. These kits are approved and usable on the 369D Helicopter
Equipped with either the Allison 250-C20B or C20R/2 engines.
Table 9-2 lists optional equipment kits and flight manual supplements ap
proved and usable on the 369D Helicopter equipped with the allison 250-C20B
engine only. This table does not include non-MDHI STC items that may be
FAA approved for use.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Items in the table marked with an asterisk (*) are optional equipment items that
have had their supplemental data incorporated into the main body of the flight
manual and are identified by the statement, ``If installed''.
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−1
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
SPECIAL NOTE:
Optional equipment that affect hover performance require addition
al hover performance charts. Optional Equipment IGE hover perfor
mance charts are located in Section V and Optional Equipment OGE
hover performance charts are located in Section VIII.
FAA Approved
9−2 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
FAA Approved
Revision 9 9−3
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
FAA Approved
9−4 Revision 9
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Cargo Hook Kit
PART I
GENERAL
The MDHI 369H90072-501 and -507 Cargo Hook Kit consists of a cargo hook
which attaches to the fuselage keel beam, electrical connections to provide the
pilot with cargo release or jettison capability using a switch on the cyclic stick,
and a manual backup release mechanism. The cargo hook kit is designed to
carry hook loads up to 2000 pounds.
When the kit is installed, an owner or operator holding a valid Rotorcraft Ex
ternal Load Operator Certificate may utilize the helicopter for transportation of
external cargo when operated by a qualified pilot. OPERATIONS WITH CAR
GO ON THE HOOK SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AP
PLICABLE PORTIONS OF FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS PART 133.
Information provided in these operating instructions is presented with the in
tent of furnishing important data that can be used in the Rotorcraft Load
Combination Flight Manual. The Combination Flight Manual, which is re
quired by FAR Part 133, will be prepared by the applicant to obtain the rotor
craft External Load Operator Certificate.
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−5
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Cargo Hook Kit
PART II
LIMITATIONS
Weight Limitations:
FAA Approved
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Cargo Hook Kit
Placards:
Make placards stating approved load class(es) and occupancy limitations.
Display placards in a conspicuous location in cockpit.
Placard stating, ``External Load Limit 2000 Pounds'' installed on or next to
cargo hook.
EXTERIOR LOAD
VNE IAS (KNOTS)
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 3200 LB OR LESS
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 75
−20 65
−10 75
0 66
10 80 77
20 68
30 79 NO FLIGHT
40
45
EXTERIOR LOAD
VNE IAS (KNOTS)
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 3201 TO 3550 LB
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 72 59
−20 79 65
−10 72 59
0 79 66
10 80 73 59
20 66
30 74 61 NO FLIGHT
40 68
45 78 65
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CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Cargo Hook Kit
PART III
EMERGENCY AND
MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES
ENGINE FAILURE:
The presence of an external load may further complicate a failed engine
condition. Release of loads attached through the cargo hook should be ac
complished as soon as practical; consistent with other safety of flight factors
(rotor RPM, altitude, airspeed, ground personnel safety, etc).
EMERGENCY RELEASE:
Actuate mechanical release handle to release cargo in the event of an elec
trical failure. Operate handle quickly and deliberately (Ref. Figure 9-2).
NOTE: Ground support personnel should manually assure positive reset of the cargo
hook after use of mechanical release, prior to further cargo pickups.
Static electricity discharge:
Instruct ground crew to insure that the helicopter has been electrically
grounded prior to attaching cargo to drain charges of static electricity that
may build up in flight.
CARGO HOOK
ELECTRICAL RELEASE
F02−028
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Cargo Hook Kit
PART IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Normal Operation:
Preflight
Place battery switch in BAT position and check that HOOK circuit
breaker is in.
Push cargo load ring into hook throat. Cargo hook keeper should permit
easy entrance into throat. Leave ring in hook for remainder of operation
al checks (Ref. Figure 9-3).
Pull aft and downward on load ring; hook must remain in locked posi
tion.
Operational Checks
Check electrical and emergency operation of cargo hook release (Ref.
Figure 9-3).
Check operation of external release knob (located on left side of cargo
hook body).
Hook should return to the closed position after above checks.
Move pilot's cyclic to all extreme positions. Cargo hook must remain
locked and external release knob must not rotate.
With load ring in cargo hook, swing hook to the limits of trav
el in all directions. Hook must remain in the closed position.
Inflight
Check cargo HOOK circuit breaker IN.
Use care to avoid passing load attaching cables over landing gear
CAUTION skid tube when attaching load to hook with helicopter on the
ground.
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Revision 9 9−9
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Cargo Hook Kit
EXTERNAL RELEASE
(TURN CLOCKWISE)
KEEPER
KEEPER
KEEPER
CORRECT RIGGING
LOAD ARM
LOAD
ARM INSIDE
PRIMARY CIRCULAR RING
ENGAGING LOAD ARM DIAMETER
CIRCULAR
PRIMARY
PRIMARY
LOAD RING
LOAD RING
VIEW LOOKING
FORWARD TO LOAD
TO LOAD TO LOAD F60-052-3
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Cargo Hook Kit
PART V
PERFORMANCE DATA
Refer to Section V for IGE hover performance or Section VIII for OGE hover
performance to assist in planning operations with the cargo hook.
PART VI
WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA
The following table of Cargo Hook Loading Data should be used by the opera
tor to assist in evaluating the helicopter center of gravity for various hook load
weights.
Cargo Hook Loading Data:
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Revision 9 9−11
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Cargo Hook Kit
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MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Anti−Ice Airframe Fuel FIlter
PART I
GENERAL
The MDHI Anti-Ice Airframe Fuel Filter is designed to strip the fuel of ice
particles prior to entering the engine fuel system. Installation of the filter
will delete the requirement for use of fuel containing anti-ice additives.
The anti-ice airframe fuel filter incorporates a filter unit mounted in series
between the aircraft fuel system and the engine fuel system. Electrical and
mechanical equipment sense the build-up of ice in the filter unit and will
automatically illuminate a cockpit caution on the annunciator panel and
turn on the start pump. When the filter becomes fully clogged, a by-pass
valve contained in the filter unit opens and the fuel by-passes the filter ele
ment.
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−13
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Anti−Ice Airframe Fuel FIlter
PART II
LIMITATIONS
Altitude limitations:
If ground temperature prior to flight is 5°C or less, flight operations are
limited to 12,000 feet pressure altitude maximum.
If ground temperature prior to flight is above 5°C, flight operations are lim
ited to 14,000 feet pressure altitude maximum, but not to exceed limitations
of Section II.
Anti-Ice fuel additives:
Installation of the Anti-Ice Airframe Fuel Filter eliminates the need for
anti-ice fuel additives in the fuel (i.e., Prist).
Placards:
Anti-Ice Airframe Fuel Filter Installation
For ground temp of 5°C or less max ALT 12,000 HP.
For ground temp greater than 5°C max ALT 14,000 HP.
PART III
EMERGENCY AND
MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES
FUEL
Indications: Yellow FILTER caution indicator ON.
PRESS TO
RESET
NOTE: Once system is activated, the caution light will remain ON until reset by pressing
the FUEL FILTER caution light.
Icing may be verified by momentarily depressing the fuel filter caution light. If the
caution light does not come back on in approximately 3 seconds, pull and reset
the FUEL ANTI−ICE circuit breaker to verify that icing conditions do not exist
(Ref. Figure 9−5).
Conditions: Anti-ice airframe fuel filter becoming clogged with ice or other solid
contaminants.
Procedures:
FAA Approved
9−14 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Anti−Ice Airframe Fuel FIlter
PART IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Preflight checks:
Battery switch - BATTERY or EXT PWR
Start Pump - ON
Drain any residual water in the filter unit through the drain valve on the
bottom of the filter unit (Ref. Figure 9-4).
NOTE: If aircraft has been exposed to freezing temperatures, failure to drain may be due
to ice formation in the filter element.
Start Pump - OFF
TEST
BUTTON
FIREWALL
FILTER
BOWL
ANTI-ICE DRAIN
VALVE
F02−017
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−15
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Anti−Ice Airframe Fuel FIlter
DIMMING
SWITCH F02−016
FUEL ANTI-ICE
CIRCUIT BREAKER
FAA Approved
9−16 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Four−Bladed Tail Rotor
PART I
GENERAL
The MDHI Four-Bladed Tail Rotor Kit has been developed to reduce the exter
nal noise signature of the helicopter. It consists of two principal assemblies, a
four bladed tail rotor, and gearbox. The pedal bungee has been changed to
compensate for tail rotor produced loads.
There is a weight increase of 9.4 pounds which will cause an aft C.G. shift of
0.6 to 0.9 inch depending on gross weight. The exact shift must be determined
by individual helicopter weight and balance.
The four-bladed tail rotor turns at reduced RPM thus substantially reducing
the external noise signature which is a function of rotor tip speed.
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−17
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Four−Bladed Tail Rotor
PART II
LIMITATIONS
Flight restrictions:
NOTE: MD 500D (Model 369D) helicopters equipped with the Allison 250−C20R/2
engine and the four−bladed tail rotor kit are approved in combination only with
the optional equipment depicted in Section IX, Table 9−1.
Rotor speed limits:
Minimum RPM: Power Off 415 NR (lower red bar on rotor tachometer).
Center of gravity envelope:
The forward CG limit is 99.0 inches; the aft CG varies linearly from 103.0
inches at 3000 pounds gross weight, to 106.0 at 2000 pounds, then linearly
to 108.1 at minimum flying weight of 1592 pounds (Ref. Table 9-4).
The lateral CG limits are ±3.0 inches at gross weights from 3000 to 2000
pounds, then vary linearly to ±1.7 inches at 1592 (Ref. Table 9-4).
FAA Approved
9−18 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Four−Bladed Tail Rotor
PART III
EMERGENCY AND
MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES
ENGINE FAILURE
Conditions: In flight.
Procedures:
F Allow the speed to reduce to 131 knots IAS or lower (see VNE placard).
Maintain rotor speed between 415 and 523 RPM by use of collective con
trol.
PART IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Preflight check:
F Output shaft dust cover, retaining nut,
tang washer, and rubber bumper CHECK
NOTE: Deformation of the teetering stop support portion of the retaining nut may indicate
that excessive T/R flapping has occurred and should be inspected in accordance
with the HMI prior to flight.
Engine start:
F Pedals NEUTRAL
CAUTION Excessive tail rotor flapping will result if pedals are not in neutral position.
NOTE: The pedal bungee is an overcenter type. Consequently, if not restrained, the
pedals will snap from one side to the other when moving through its load center
position.
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−19
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Four−Bladed Tail Rotor
These maneuvers usually involve rapid yaw rates that allow the
T/R to pass through the relative wind line. Maneuvers such as
simulating a T/R failure in a hover, rapid pedal turns at speeds
above translational lift, and uncoordinated agricultural type turns
may fall into this category and should be avoided.
Practice autorotation:
Practice autorotation should be conducted at 131 knots IAS or below (see
VNE placards). Maintain rotor speed between 415 and 523 RPM by use of
collective control.
Maximum gliding distance is obtained at 80 knots; 415NR.
Minimum rate of descent is obtained at 60 knots; 415NR.
Engine/aircraft shut down:
CAUTION Maintain pedals in center position until rotor has stopped turning to pre-
vent excessive tail rotor flapping.
PART V
PERFORMANCE DATA
Hover performance:
IGE controllability has been demonstrated to be adequate in winds up to 17
knots from any direction - the least favorable wind azimuth, which would
have the least left pedal margin, is 45 degrees right of the nose.
Refer to Section V for IGE hover performance.
FAA Approved
9−20 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Four−Bladed Tail Rotor
PART VI
WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−21
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Four−Bladed Tail Rotor
3000
2800
2600
2400
GROSS WEIGHT-POUNDS
2200
2000
1800
1600
1592 LB
98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109
108.1
LONGITUDINAL ARM - INCHES
F02−014
FAA Approved
9−22 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Four−Bladed Tail Rotor
3000
FORWARD
2800
2600
2200
2000
1800
1592- 1600
1500
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5
-1.7 +1.7
LATERAL ARM-INCHES
F02−015
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−23
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Four−Bladed Tail Rotor
PART VII
HANDLING SERVICING
AND MAINTENANCE
Servicing materials for the 4-bladed tail rotor transmission are the same as
the 2-bladed tail rotor transmission (Ref. Section VII).
PART VIII
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
AND PERFORMANCE DATA
FAA Approved
9−24 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Emergency Floats
PART I
GENERAL
MDHI Emergency Float Kit, consists of inflatable bag-type floats intended for
use in emergency landings only, during over-water operation. It is furnished
with squib-actuated valves and with steel pressure vessels.
The floats are normally carried in the stowed configuration, mounted as a com
pact package on top of each skid. Individual press-to-test lights are provided
to check the condition of the electrical actuation circuits for each float. These
lights, along with a circuit breaker, are located on the optional equipment pan
el. A recessed switch is provided on the cyclic stick for the pilot to initiate in
flation when required. The switch activates valves allowing air or nitrogen
stored in pressure vessels within the float packages to inflate the floats. An op
tional Night Landing Kit is available consisting of dual belly mounted sealed
beam lights, a circuit breaker, and a three position switch installed on the col
lective control. Forward position illuminates the standard nose mounted land
ing light; center position is off; and aft position illuminates the belly lights.
Night flight over water is permitted with the night landing light kit installed.
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−25
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Emergency Floats
PART II
LIMITATIONS
FAA Approved
9−26 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Emergency Floats
Placards:
When emergency floats are installed, the following placards are required:
Kit compatibility:
The passenger step kit may not be installed in combination with emergency
floats.
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−27
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Emergency Floats
FLOATS STOWED
VNE IAS (KNOTS)
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 1680 TO 2000 LB
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 145 139 134 129 124 120 115 110 106
−20 153 147 142 137 131 126 121 116 102
−10 155 149 144 138 133 128 111
0 150 144 139 123 103
10 156 155 152 148 140 113
20 153 150 146 124 105
30 155 152 148 143 NO FLIGHT
40 154 150
45 153 SQUIB VALVE
FOR AUTOROTATION VNE REDUCE SPEED BY 25K
(85K MIN); DO NOT EXCEED CHART VNE
FAA Approved
9−28 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Emergency Floats
FLOATS STOWED
VNE IAS (KNOTS)
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 2001 TO 2500 LB
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 145 139 134 129 124 120 115 103 87
−20 153 147 142 137 131 126 112 94 82
−10 155 149 144 138 123 103 87
0 150 139 112 95 82
10 156 155 152 125 104 89
20 154 144 114 97 84
30 155 152 127 106 NO FLIGHT
40 154 150
45 153 SQUIB VALVE
FOR AUTOROTATION VNE REDUCE SPEED BY 25K
(90K MIN); DO NOT EXCEED CHART VNE
FLOATS STOWED
VNE IAS (KNOTS)
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 2501 TO 3000 LB
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 145 139 134 129 124 116 97 83
−20 153 147 142 137 127 105 90 77
−10 155 149 143 115 97 83
0 127 105 90 78
10 156 142 116 98 84 71
20 128 106 91 79
30 148 118 99 86 NO FLIGHT
40 131 109
45 125 SQUIB VALVE
FOR AUTOROTATION VNE REDUCE SPEED BY 25K
(95K MIN); DO NOT EXCEED CHART VNE
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−29
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Emergency Floats
250 − C20R/2
EMER FLOATS − INFLATED
VNE IAS (KNOTS)
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 1680 TO 3000 LB
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 96 87 74
−20 99 92 82
−10 101 96 87 74
0 99 92 82
10 96 88 75 NO FLIGHT
20 99 92 83
30 96 88 77
40 100 93 84
45 98 91 82 SQUIB VALVE
FOR AUTOROTATION VNE REDUCE SPEED BY 25K (85K
MIN); DO NOT EXCEED CHART VNE
250 − C20R/2
FLOATS STOWED
VNE IAS (KNOTS)
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 2000 LB OR LESS
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 144 139 134 129 124 119 114 110 105
−20 152 147 142 137 131 126 121 116 100
−10 154 149 143 138 133 127 109
0 155 150 144 139 120 101
10 156 154 151 147 135 111
20 153 149 146 122 103
30 154 151 148 141 113 NO FLIGHT
40 153 150 146 125 105
45 152 149 145 121 102 SQUIB CONFIG.
FOR AUTOROTATION VNE REDUCE SPEED BY 25K
(95K MIN); DO NOT EXCEED CHART VNE
FAA Approved
9−30 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Emergency Floats
250 − C20R/2
FLOATS STOWED
VNE IAS (KNOTS)
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 2001 TO 2500 LB
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 144 139 134 129 124 119 114 96 82
−20 152 147 142 137 131 126 104 88 76
−10 154 149 143 138 114 96 82
0 155 150 128 105 89 77
10 156 154 151 115 98 83
20 153 131 106 90 78
30 154 151 117 100 84 NO FLIGHT
40 153 139 108 92 80
45 152 127 105 89 77 SQUIB CONFIG.
FOR AUTOROTATION VNE REDUCE SPEED BY 25K
(95K MIN); DO NOT EXCEED CHART VNE
250 − C20R/2
FLOATS STOWED
VNE IAS (KNOTS)
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 2501 TO 3000 LB
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 144 139 134 129 124 111 91 77 66
−20 152 147 142 137 123 100 84 70 63
−10 154 149 139 111 91 77 66
0 155 123 100 84 71 63
10 156 140 111 92 78 66
20 124 102 85 72 63
30 142 113 94 79 67 NO FLIGHT
40 127 104 87 74 64
45 121 100 84 71 63 SQUIB CONFIG.
FOR AUTOROTATION VNE REDUCE SPEED BY 25K
(95K MIN); DO NOT EXCEED CHART VNE
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−31
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Emergency Floats
PART III
EMERGENCY AND
MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES
Procedures:
F If emergency occurs at night over water, the dual landing lights should
not be illuminated above 1000 feet in order to preserve battery power. Ap
proach and landing as noted above.
NOTE: Landings should be made with the helicopter as level as possible laterally and
the nose of the helicopter slightly high. One−float−first landings may produce
undesirable but controllable yaw.
FAA Approved
9−32 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Emergency Floats
PART IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Preflight checks:
Check condition and security of stowed float package.
Check pressure gauge in each float package. If the pressure vessel is at
70°F (21.1°C), the pressure should read within 3000 to 3500 psig (Ref.
Figure 9-10).
Cockpit check:
Set BATTERY switch in proper position (BATTERY when using rotorcraft
battery. EXT PWR when using an external power source.)
Check FLOATS circuit breaker IN.
LH RH
FLT FLT
Press to test float indicator. Two LH and two RH indicator lamps
should illuminate indicating that each circuit is operational.
Landing:
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−33
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Emergency Floats
PRESSURE GAGE
INSPECTION WINDOW
PRESSURE GAGE
F02−030
FAA Approved
9−34 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Emergency Floats
PART V
PERFORMANCE DATA
PART VII
HANDLING SERVICING
AND MAINTENANCE
Inspection and functional checks of the emergency float system should be con
ducted in accordance with applicable installation instructions.
FAA Approved
Revision 9 9−35
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Emergency Floats
FAA Approved
9−36 Revision 9
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Engine Air Inlet Diverter
PART I
GENERAL
The MDHI Engine Air Inlet Diverter Kit (either 1 or 2 piece) inhibits ingesting
foreign objects into the engine air inlet which might be of sufficient mass to
puncture the inlet screen/particle separator and damage the engine. It reduces
ingestion of large dust and sand particles. It also reduces ingestion of snow and
slush, which may accumulate on the canopy at very slow speeds to be subse
quently swept toward the inlet when forward speed is increased. The kit in
cludes a hub and engine air inlet cover to prevent the entrance of snow and
water when the helicopter is parked.
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−37
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Engine Air Inlet Diverter
PART II
LIMITATIONS
FAA Approved
9−38 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Engine Air Inlet Diverter
FAA Approved
Revision 8 9−39
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Engine Air Inlet Diverter
PART III
EMERGENCY AND
MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES
Procedures:
PART IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Cruise:
If at high cruise speed engine oil temperature approaches its limit, it may
be reduced by reducing airspeed.
FAA Approved
9−40 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Utiltiy Floats
PART I
GENERAL
The MDHI Utility Float Kit is designed to facilitate operation of the helicopter
from both land and water. The kit consists of two multicell bag type floats, two
aft skid tube extensions, two sets of stabilizing surfaces, and the necessary
hardware for attachment. The floats mount on Extended Landing Gear.
An optional Night Landing Lighting Kit is available consisting of dual belly
mounted sealed beam lights, a circuit breaker, and a three position switch
installed on the collective control. Forward position illuminates the standard
nose mounted landing light; center position is off; and aft position illuminates
the belly lights. Night flight over water is permitted with the night landing
lighting kit installed.
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−41
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Utiltiy Floats
PART II
LIMITATIONS
FAA Approved
9−42 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Utiltiy Floats
For ambient (air) temperature or water temperature colder than the temperature
at initial inflation, float inflation pressure should be increased 0.5 psig (above) the
minimum 2.0 psig) for each 15°F decrease in temperature anticipated.
Example:
70°F Ambient temperature at time of inflation minus
-45°F Anticipated water temperature at scheduled landing sited equals
25°F Temperature decrease
Inflation pressure change to account for temperature change
(25° B 15°) x 0.5 psig = 0.8 psig
Minimum float inflation pressure for this operation would be
2.0 psig + 0.8 psig = 2.8 psig
NOTE: Temperature increase will increase float inflation pressure and need not be
considered.
Center of gravity (C.G. Envelope):
NOTE: The installation of the float kit contributes to an aft shift of the C.G. For conditions
requiring pilot only operations, ballast will be required in the utility stowage
compartment or front seat. The operator should determine the proper amount of
ballast required to remain within the aft C. G. limit for the zero fuel condition .
Placards:
Placards 1, and 2, are required when the utility floats are installed.
PLACARD #1 NIGHT FLIGHT OVER WATER BEYOND
AUTOROTATION CAPABILITY TO
GROUND PROHIBITED.
PLACARD #2 MINIMUM FLOAT PRESSURE 2.0 PSIG.
NOTE: Placard 1 not required if 369D292032 Night Landing Lighting Kit is installed.
Refer to Figure 9-12 for VNE placards with utility floats installed.
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−43
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Utiltiy Floats
UTILITY FLOATS
VNE IAS (KNOTS)
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 2000 OR LESS
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 130 125 120 115 110 100
−20 127 122 110 91
−10 125 100
0 133 111 92
10 127 101
20 113 94
30 104 NO FLIGHT
40 116 97
45 112 94
FOR AUTOROTATION VNE REDUCE SPEED BY 2K
(85K MIN); DO NOT EXCEED CHART VNE
UTILITY FLOATS
VNE IAS (KNOTS)
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 2001 TO 2500 LBS
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 130 125 120 111 93
−20 123 102 86
−10 111 93
0 133 123 102 86
10 112 94
20 125 104 88
30 114 96 82 NO FLIGHT
40 129 106 90
45 122 102 87
FOR AUTOROTATION VNE REDUCE SPEED BY 2K
(90K MIN); DO NOT EXCEED CHART VNE
Figure 9−12. VNE Placards (Sheet 1 of 2)
FAA Approved
9−44 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Utiltiy Floats
UTILITY FLOATS
VNE IAS (KNOTS)
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 2501 TO 3000
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 130 125 108 93 79
−20 118 100 86
−10 133 129 106 92 79
0 118 100 86
10 130 109 93 80
20 119 101 87
30 132 110 95 82 NO FLIGHT
40 121 103 89 76
45 117 100 86
FOR AUTOROTATION VNE REDUCE SPEED BY 2K
(95K MIN); DO NOT EXCEED CHART VNE
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−45
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Utiltiy Floats
PART III
EMERGENCY AND
MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES
AUTOROTATIONAL LANDING
Procedures:
NOTE: Landings should be made with the helicopter as level as possible laterally and
the nose of the helicopter slightly high. One−float−first landings may produce
undesirable but controllable yaw.
If emergency occurs at night over water, the dual landing lights should not be
illuminated above 1000 feet altitude in order to preserve battery power.
PART IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
FAA Approved
9−46 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Utiltiy Floats
Water taxiing:
Water taxi speed should be less than 10 knots. It will be necessary to use
some collective pitch to taxi at greater than 5 knots.
Some collective pitch may be required under certain conditions to stop heli
copter during water taxi. The use of aft longitudinal cyclic is not completely
effective under all conditions.
Rotor brake application on water:
Determine that sufficient clearance exists between the helicopter and any
obstacle during rotor brake application. Azimuth change will be approxi
mately 200° (nose left).
PART V
PERFORMANCE DATA
Hover performance:
Refer to Section V for IGE hover performance data.
Height-Velocity diagram:
Refer to Figure 9-13.
Airspeed calibration:
Refer to Figure 9-14.
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−47
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Utiltiy Floats
600
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
ALTITUDE ABOVE TERRAIN - FEET
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
500
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
400
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
RECOMMENDED TAKEOFF
PROFILE
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
300
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
200
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
100
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
0
0
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
20 40 60 80 100 120 140
INDICATED AIRSPEED - KNOTS
F02−031
(CORRECTED FOR INSTRUMENT ERROR)
FAA Approved
9−48 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Utiltiy Floats
180
160
140
120
CALIBRATED AIRSPEED - KNOTS
100
80
60
40
20
F02−032
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−49
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Utiltiy Floats
PART VII
HANDLING SERVICING
AND MAINTENANCE
Inspection and functional checks of the utility float system should be conducted
in accordance with applicable installation instructions.
PART VIII
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
AND PERFORMANCE DATA
FAA Approved
9−50 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
369H9001 Litter Kit
PART I
GENERAL
The MDHI Litter Kit has been designed to facilitate rapid conversion of the
helicopter to an air ambulance configuration. The Litter Kit provides for trans
porting one or two litter patients as well as one or two attendants in the cargo
compartment of the helicopter.
The kit consists of two litters, folding litter support structure, attaching hard
ware, and two special doors. The special doors incorporate provisions for quick
installation of bubble windows which permit high speed and/or long distance
transportation of patients and attendants. Also included in the kit is a set of
basic shape door window glass panels for quick interchange with the bubble
glass panels, for normal operation.
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−51
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
369H9001 Litter Kit
PART II
LIMITATIONS
LITTER KIT
VNE IAS (KNOTS)
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 1538 TO 3000 LB
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 108 104 100 93 81
−20 110 99 81
−10 104 93
0 113 110 99 88
10 105 93 82
20 111 99 89
30 106 95 83 NO FLIGHT
40 112 101
45 109
FAA Approved
9−52 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
369H9001 Litter Kit
PART IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Restraining belts for litter occupants should be secure prior to flight. Belts are
to be installed with the fixed length, PN 369H6511-11; -13 (with buckle) at
tached to the outboard fitting, on each side of helicopter.
Attendants should remain seated with belts fastened as much as possible, es
pecially during takeoff and landing.
When rear seats are installed, seats belts must be installed in accordance with
the Basic HMI, Vol 2.
PART V
PERFORMANCE DATA
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−53
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
369H9001 Litter Kit
13000
12000
11000
10000
9000
8000
DENSITY ALTITUDE -FEET
7000
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
FAA Approved
9−54 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
369H9001 Litter Kit
PART VI
WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA
LONGITUDINAL CG LATERAL CG
ITEM (inches) (inches)
Pilot 73.5 -13.0
Forward Passenger 73.5 +18.1
Forward Center Passenger 71.5 +2.6
Litter Load (lower) 92.4 0.0
Litter Load (Upper) 96.4 0.0
Litter Attendant(s) 116.0 0.0
Fuel (Ref. Section VI.) 0.0
FAA Approved
Revision 9 9−55
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
369H9001 Litter Kit
FAA Approved
9−56 Revision 9
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Hoist
PART I
GENERAL
The MDHI Hoist No. 369H90070-521 (left side installation), -522 (right side
installation) is a fixed position, electrically operated unit; the left hand instal
lation applies to aircraft with a right hand pilot station and the right hand
installation applies to aircraft with a left hand pilot station. Part No.
369H90070-513 covers provisions for the hoist installation.
The hoist assembly is designed for rapid installation and removal to facilitate
maximum utility of the helicopter. Approximately 110 feet of cable is provided
with limit switches incorporated to automatically stop the hoist at either ex
treme. The rate of travel of the cable is approximately 60 feet per minute. The
pilot is provided with a recessed cable cutter button on the cyclic stick. The
hoist operator is provided with a safety harness, a three position switch to
raise or lower the cable, and a guarded cable cutter button. The cable cutter is
a redundant circuit, electrically initiated, pyrotechnic device. A door hold-open
device (door retainer) is provided for use during hoisting operation.
When the kit is installed, an owner or operator holding a valid Rotorcraft Ex
ternal Load Operator Certificate may utilize the helicopter for hoisting opera
tions, compensation for hire, when operated by a qualified pilot. OPERATIONS
WITH A LOAD ON THE HOIST SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS
PART 133. The operator may obtain a multiple airworthiness certificate under
provisions of FAR 21.187.
Information provided in this supplement is presented with the intent of fur
nishing important data that can be used in the Rotorcraft Load Combination
Flight Manual. The Combination Flight Manual, which is required by FAR
Part 133, will be prepared by the applicant to obtain the rotorcraft External
Load Operator Certificate.
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−57
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Hoist
PART II
LIMITATIONS
Weight Limitations:
Maximum gross weight, including load on hoist, is 3000 pounds. Minimum
flying weight, no load on hoist, is 1538 pounds.
NOTE: Ballast must be added as required to meet minimum flying weight of 1538
pounds.
Center of Gravity Limitations:
During hoisting operations
Longitudinal C.G. stations same as that for the basic helicopter as a
function of gross weight.
Lateral C.G. limits +5.0, -5.5 inches for all gross weights.
For all other operations with hoist cable stowed: same as those for the basic
helicopter.
Hoist Limitations:
Hoist structural load limit is 300 pounds.
Airspeed Limitations:
With no load on hoist, cable stowed and door closed, airspeed limits are the
same as those for the basic helicopter, except that the maximum is 130
knots IAS.
During hoisting operation or with door hold-open device in place, flight is
limited to the hover regime (17 knots forward, rearward, or sideward).
Kit Combination Limitations:
The 369H90070 Hoist may not be installed in combination with the
369D90121 Emergency floats.
The 369H90070 Hoist may not be installed in combination with the
369D290086 Utility Floats.
The 369H90070 Hoist may not be operated when the 389H90011 Litter kit
is installed. When litters are removed and only the 369H92731 Flat Glass
Doors are installed, hoist operation is permitted.
When the 369H90060 Passenger Step Kit is installed in combination with
the hoist, the step on the same side as the hoist must be removed during to
hoisting operations.
Simultaneous loads may not be carried on the 369H90072 Hook and the
hoist.
FAA Approved
9−58 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Hoist
Placards:
Make placards stating approved load class(es) and occupancy limitations;
display placards in conspicuous location in cabin.
``External Load Limit 300 Pounds'' installed on the hook.
NOTE: 300 pounds is the allowable loading limit on the hoist hook.
Minimum Flight Crew:
For hoist operation, minimum flight crew is two, consisting of pilot and
hoist operator.
Rescue Operation:
Use of the hoist for personnel is restricted to rescue and should be limited
to removal of the person from a place of peril or imminent peril to a safe
place.
PART III
EMERGENCY AND
MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES
Emergency Release:
Hoist operator may jettison hoist load by lifting guard on cable cutter but
ton and pressing button to cut cable.
Pilot may jettison load by depressing recessed cable cut button located on
the cyclic stick grip.
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−59
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Hoist
PART IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Normal Operation:
Check hoist circuit breaker IN.
Check cable cut circuit breaker IN.
Hoist operator must wear an approved safety harness (provided with hoist)
during all hoisting operations.
While in hover regime over hoist operations site, bring the hook over the
door as the door is opened, slide the bar latch into door slot to lock door in
open position.
Operator may move cable up or down by means of the three position switch
provided in the cargo compartment.
Prior to moving away from hoist operation site, the cable should be stowed,
electrical connector disconnected, and the door closed: with the cable ex
tended, speed is limited to 17 knots.
PART V
PERFORMANCE DATA
Airspeed Calibration:
Indicated airspeed (IAS) corrected for position and instrument errors, equals
calibrated airspeed (CAS). See Figure 9-17.
FAA Approved
9−60 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Hoist
160
R/H HOIST KIT (STOWED)
L/H HOIST KIT (STOWED)
140
120
100
CALIBRATED AIRSPEED - KNOTS
80
60
40
20
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
F02−033
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−61
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Hoist
PART VI
WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA
Longitudinal Lateral
C.G. (in.) C.G. (in.)
R/H L/H R/H L/H
Pilot 73.5 73.5 -13.0 +13.4
Forward Passenger 73.5 73.5 +18.1 -13.4
Hoist Attendant 106.0 106.0 +14.0 -14.0
Hoist Load 100.5 100.5 +25.5 -30.1
FAA Approved
9−62 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Hoist
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−63
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Hoist
**0 0 0 0 0
150 278 267 256 245
B 175 175 262 251 240 229
200 246 235 224 213
225 230 219 208 197
0 300 300 294 283
150 300 289 278 267
C 200 175 284 273 262 251
200 268 257 246 235
225 252 241 230 219
0 300 300 300 300
150 300 300 300 289
D 225 175 300 295 284 273
200 290 279 268 257
225 274 263 252 241
*Permissible hoist load may be increased 9 pounds for each 10 pounds of ballast or
passenger weight placed at seat location opposite hoist load during hoisting operations
to 300 pounds maximum.
**Aft c.g. limit is exceeded for this condition. Refer to Section VI.
FAA Approved
9−64 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Hoist
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−65
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Hoist
LOADING EXAMPLES
NUMBER 1:
Pilot = 175 Pounds
Attendant Weight = 175 Pounds
Forward Passenger Weight = 175 Pounds
Find: Permissible Hoist Load = ???
Refer to Table 9-7, Part B for given weights. The maximum allowable hoist load is
251 pounds.
NUMBER 2:
Pilot Weight = 200 Pounds
Attendant Weight = 225 Pounds
Forward Passenger Weight = 200 Pounds
Find Permissible Hoist Load = ?
Refer to Table 9-8, Part C for the given weights. The maximum allowable hoist load
is 235 pounds.
FAA Approved
9−66 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
369D290170 Litter Kit
PART I
GENERAL
The MDHI 369D290170 Litter Kit has been designed to facilitate rapid conver
sion of the helicopter to an air ambulance configuration. The Litter Kit pro
vides for transporting oNE or two litter patients as well as oNE or two atten
dants in the cargo compartment of the helicopter. The kit consists of two litters
(369D290200), litter rack (369D290190), rack support (369D290171), two fold
ing seats (369D290221), and two special bubble doors (369D290150. The
bubbles of the doors have two positions: when the litters are not in use, the
door bubbles are latched in the retracted position; with litters installed, the
door bubbles are latched in the extended position.
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−67
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
369D290170 Litter Kit
PART II
LIMITATIONS
FAA Approved
9−68 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
369D290170 Litter Kit
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−69
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
369D290170 Litter Kit
LITTER KIT
VNE IAS (KNOTS) BUBBLES EXTENDED
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 1775 TO 2000 LB
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 110 102
−20 110 94
−10 102
0 113 111 95
10 103
20 97
30 105 NO FLIGHT
40 99
45 111 96
FOR AUTOROTATION VNE REDUCE SPEED BY 18.K
(85 K MIN); DO NOT EXCEED CHART VNE
LITTER KIT
VNE IAS (KNOTS) BUBBLES EXTENDED
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 2001 TO 2500 LB
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 109 96 82
−20 112 105 89 75
−10 109 97 82
0 113 112 105 89 76
10 109 98 83
20 107 91 77
30 110 99 85 NO FLIGHT
40 107 93 79
45 112 105 90 77
FOR AUTOROTATION VNE REDUCE SPEED BY 14 K
(90 K MIN); DO NOT EXCEED CHART VNE
FAA Approved
9−70 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
369D290170 Litter Kit
LITTER KIT
VNE IAS (KNOTS) BUBBLES EXTENDED
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 2501 TO 3000 LB
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 109 103 90 74 61
−20 113 112 106 99 81 67
−10 109 103 90 74 61
0 112 106 99 82 68
10 109 103 91 75 62
20 106 100 83 69
30 110 104 92 77 64 NO FLIGHT
40 107 101 85 71 58
45 112 106 99 82 68
FOR AUTOROTATION VNE REDUCE SPEED BY 6 K
(95 K MIN); DO NOT EXCEED CHART VNE
LITTER KIT
VNE IAS (KNOTS) BUBBLES RETRACTED
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 1775 TO 2000 LB
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 139 134 129 124 119 114 110 105
−20 142 136 131 126 121 116 101
−10 143 138 133 127 110
0 144 141 136 13 121 102
10 139 133 128 111
20 141 136 131 123 103
30 139 134 128 113 NO FLIGHT
40 142 137 131 126 106
45 141 136 130 122 103
FOR AUTOROTATION VNE REDUCE SPEED BY 23 K
(85 K MIN); DO NOT EXCEED CHART VNE
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−71
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
369D290170 Litter Kit
LITTER KIT
VNE IAS (KNOTS) BUBBLES RETRACTED
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 2001 TO 2500 LB
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 139 134 129 124 119 114 103 87
−20 142 136 131 126 112 94 81
−10 143 138 123 103 87
0 144 141 136 112 95 82
10 139 125 104 88
20 141 136 114 96 83
30 139 128 106 90 NO FLIGHT
40 142 137 117 99 85
45 141 136 113 96 82
FOR AUTOROTATION VNE REDUCE SPEED BY 23 K
(90 K MIN); DO NOT EXCEED CHART VNE
LITTER KIT
VNE IAS (KNOTS) BUBBLES RETRACTED
OAT PRESS ALT X 1000 GROSS WT = 2501 TO 3000 LB
°C 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
−30 139 134 129 124 116 96 80 65
−20 142 136 127 105 88 73
−10 143 115 96 80 85
0 144 127 106 88 73
10 143 116 97 81 66
20 128 107 89 75
30 118 99 82 68 NO FLIGHT
40 131 109 92 77 62
45 126 105 88 74
FOR AUTOROTATION VNE REDUCE SPEED BY 23 K
(90 K MIN); DO NOT EXCEED CHART VNE
FAA Approved
9−72 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
369D290170 Litter Kit
PART IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Restraining belts provided for litter occupants should be secure prior to flight.
Belts are to be installed with the fixed length, PN 369H6511-11, -13 (with
buckle) attached to the outboard fitting, on each side of helicopter.
Attendants should remain seated with belts and shoulder harnesses fastened as
much as possible, especially during takeoff and landing.
NOTE: When rear seats are installed, seat belts and shoulder harnesses must be
installed in accordance with the Basic HMI, Vol 2.
Stowage:
Stow litters by disengaging latches located on bottom side of litters.
Lay all buckle and strap assemblies inside of first litter and fold in half.
Second litter is stowed by laying two sets of buckles and straps inside of lit
ter and folding litter in half. (Ref. Figure 9-20).
Position litters as shown in Figure 9-21. Secure in place with strap assem
blies.
Position stowage bag on flat surface. Slide support arm assemblies and sup
port braces into compartments as shown in Figure 9-22. Secure flaps on
stowage bag.
Stow attendant seats by releasing locking pins located at bottom of seat
supports.
Fold attendant seats against aft bulkhead and secure using straps mounted
on bulkhead.
Position litters aft of eyebolts on cargo floor.
Place stowage bag on top of litters with brace compartment aft of litters.
Place two of the support arms on top of brace (Ref. to Figure 9-23).
Ensure litters and stowage bag are in place and secure, using strap assem
blies mounted on bulkhead and cargo floor.
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−73
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
369D290170 Litter Kit
STRAP
ASSEMBLIES
LATCHES
FIRST SECOND
LITTER LITTER
F02−034
FAA Approved
9−74 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
369D290170 Litter Kit
STRAP ASSEMBLIES
SECURED
F02−035
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−75
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
369D290170 Litter Kit
STOWAGE
BAG
BRACES
F02−036
FAA Approved
9−76 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
369D290170 Litter Kit
ATTENDANT
SEATS
ATTENDANT SEAT
STRAP ASSEMBLIES
EYEBOLT
BRACES
(STOWED)
F02−037
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−77
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
369D290170 Litter Kit
Installation:
BRACES
HANDLE
(UNLOCKED POSITION)
THUMBSCREW
ATTENDANT SEAT
LITTER
F02−038
FAA Approved
9−78 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
369D290170 Litter Kit
Position litter on arm support and slide litter to engage latching on support
arm (Ref Figure 9-24).
With litters in position rotate handle to engage latching mechanism.
NOTE: If handle does not latch, rotate counterclockwise to loosen. If handle is too loose,
rotate clockwise to tighten.
Disengage stowed attendant seat straps and secure attendant seats to cargo
floor using latching mechanism on seat assembly.
Operation of bubble doors:
Locate latch handle on forward side of litter doors.
To open bubble doors first rotate handle outboard, then pull handle forward.
Bubble door will swing open. Refer to Figure 9-25 for location of decal.
To close bubble doors push on bubble to engage latching mechanism.
DECAL
LATCH HANDLE
BUBBLE DOOR
(OPEN)
F02−039
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−79
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
369D290170 Litter Kit
PART V
PERFORMANCE DATA
FAA Approved
9−80 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
369D290170 Litter Kit
13000
12000
11000
10000
9000
8000
DENSITY ALTITUDE -FEET
7000
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−81
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
369D290170 Litter Kit
PART VI
WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA
Weight Longitudinal
Item (pounds) C.G.
(inches)
Litter Kit* 141.0 96.3 0.0
*Part No. 369D290170
Aircraft loadings with litter are permissible for as many as seven persons
(based on 170 pounds each), provided the gross weight of 3000 pounds is
not exceeded. Some loading conditions may result in a limitation of the fuel
supply. Substantial differences in the weight of the passengers will necessi
tate a weight and balance analysis to assure center of gravity limits are
maintained. Ballast may be required when only one front seat is occupied or
when six persons (170 pounds each) and 350 pounds or more of fuel is car
ried.
The following center of gravity locations should be used to determine a weight and balance
if required:
FAA Approved
9−82 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Main Rotor Blade Abrasion Tape
PART I
GENERAL
The MDHI main rotor blade abrasion tape kit, Part No. 369D21104, is recommended for
blades which are subject to a highly abrasive environment. Installation of the stainless
steel abrasion tape to the leading edge of the main rotor blade (Ref. DN-39) will retard
leading edge erosion and help towards maintaining a normal blade life.
PART II
LIMITATIONS
Kit compatiblity:
The main rotor blade abrasion tape kit is approved for use on Model 369D
helicopters having main rotor blades 369D2100-BSC only.
PART V
PERFORMANCE DATA
Hover performance:
See Figure 9-27 for IGE hover performance for aircraft with 3.5-foot skid
height and abrasion tape installed (extended landing gear).
See Figure 9-28 for IGE hover performance for aircraft with 3.5-foot skid
height and abrasion tape installed (standard landing gear).
FAA Approved
Revision 5 9−83
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Main Rotor Blade Abrasion Tape
THIS CHART BASED ON CABIN HEAT, ENGINE ANTI-ICE OFF, ELECTRICAL LOAD 10 AMPERES. APPLICABLE
TO STANDARD INLET AND PARTICLE SEPARATOR WITH SCAVENGE OFF. REDUCE WEIGHT BY 60 POUNDS WITH
SCAVENGE ON.
INCREASE (OR DECREASE) WT.
CAPABILITY LBS (ABOVE CRITICAL
6000 ALTITUDE) PER 10 AMP REDUCTION
(OR INCREASE) IN ELECTRICAL LOAD
OAT°C -5 15 35
DWT 1 2 3
4000
MAXIMUM INTERNAL
GROSS WEIGHT
0000
8000
6000
4000
0
2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600
GROSS WEIGHT - POUNDS
<<<<ALLISON 250-C20B>>>> F02−041
FAA Approved
9−84 Revision 5
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Main Rotor Blade Abrasion Tape
THIS CHART BASED ON CABIN HEAT, ENGINE ANTI-ICE OFF, ELECTRICAL LOAD 10 AMPERES. APPLICABLE TO
STANDARD INLET AND PARTICLE SEPARATOR WITH SCAVENGE OFF. REDUCE WEIGHT BY 60 POUNDS WITH
SCAVENGE ON.
INCREASE (OR DECREASE) WT.
CAPABILITY LBS (ABOVE CRITICAL
16000 ALTITUDE) PER 10 AMP REDUCTION
(OR INCREASE) IN ELECTRICAL LOAD
OAT°C -5 15 35
DWT 1 2 3
14000
MAXIMUM INTERNAL
GROSS WEIGHT
10000
8000
6000
4000
0
2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600
GROSS WEIGHT - POUNDS
F02−042
<<<<ALLISON 250-C20B>>>>
FAA Approved
Revision 9 9−85
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Main Rotor Blade Abrasion Tape
FAA Approved
9−86 Revision 9
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Early Automatic Reignition
PN 369H90118−518 and −515
PART I
GENERAL
The Automatic Engine Reignition Kit provides automatic reignition of the en
gine in the event that power is lost as a result of engine flameout.
When the system is armed by means of the cockpit switch, the ARMED indica
tor light is illuminated. Main rotor speed less than 98% or N1 speed less than
55%, depending on the throttle position, will illuminate the RE-IGN indicator
light in the cockpit and energize the engine ignition exciter to reignite the en
gine.
PART II
LIMITATIONS
Flight into falling or blowing snow is only permitted with the automatic reigni
tion system armed and operable.
PART IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Preflight Checks
A ground check of the system operation may be made as follows:
F Turn battery switch to BATT or EXT power. Verify that circuit breakers
for warning panel lights and engine out warning are in the in position
(standard instrument panel).
F Turn automatic reignition arming switch to ARM; ARMED light and RE-
IGN light will come on..
F Press RE-IGN light switch; RE-IGN light will go out. Press auto, RE-IGN
light stays out — ARMED Light continues to stay on.
NOTE: Ignition actuation in the engine compartment may be heard while in the cockpit.
F Turn ARMED switch OFF.
F Start engine.
FAA Approved
Revision 8 9−87
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Early Automatic Reignition
PN 369H90118−518 and −515
LATER
MODIFIED AUTO
REIGNITION
SWITCH AND
INDICATOR
PANEL
F02−075
NOTE: The ARMED light may be dimmed along with other warning and caution lights
if desired, by use of the dimmer switch.
F To dim ARMED light, push dimmer switch in; to return to bright, turn
BATT and GEN switches off, then on. The RE-IGN light will not dim.
NOTE: Pulling and resetting the warning panel light circuit breaker will also return the
ARMED light to bright (standard instrument panel).
Pulling and resetting the instrument light circuit breaker will also return the
ARMED light to bright (optional military instrument panel).
FAA Approved
9−88 Revision 8
MD 500D ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP−D−1
(Model 369D) Optional Equipment
Early Automatic Reignition
PN 369H90118−518 and −515
Before Takeoff
F Arm system prior to takeoff.
F Each time that the Engine Failure/Low Rotor RPM Warning is activated
with the system ARMED, the RE-IGN light will come on, indicating that
the ignition exciter has been energized.
NOTE: The RE−IGN light will remain on until manually reset. The reignition system will
continue to function normally whether reset switch has been reset or not.
In event of NR or N1 tach generator failure, the RE−IGN light will illuminate and
the continuous duty ignition exciter will be energized until the engine is shut down
or the reignition system is disarmed.
Preflight checks - LATER, UNMODIFIED SYSTEM:
Pulling out the ENG OUT circuit breaker will disarm the Auto
CAUTION Reignition system.
FAA Approved
Revision 8 9−89
CSP−D−1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MD 500D
Optional Equipment (Model 369D)
Early Automatic Reignition
PN 369H90118−518 and −515
FAA Approved
9−90 Revision 8