MD Helicopters MD900 with PW206E - User Manual

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Manual: CSP–900RFM206E–1, Rotorcraft Flight Manual
Models: MD900 with PW 206E Helicopter
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FILING INSTRUCTIONS:
This manual replaces CSP−900ERFM−1 in its entirety. Remove all pages in
CSP−900ERFM−1 (do not remove
actual weight and balance record in Section VI or
any STC Flight Manual Supplements) with attached flight manual
CSP−900RFM206E−1.

Summary

SECTION I - GENERAL

SECTION II - LIMITATIONS

2-1. Flight Restrictions

Defines passenger capacity, crew requirements, and rules for doors off/open flight.

2-2. Environmental Operating Conditions

Specifies operating conditions, temperature limits, and icing/cabin heat rules.

2-3. Airspeed Limitations

Presents the VNE chart and its variations with altitude and temperature.

2-4. Weight Limitations

Defines maximum gross weight, minimum flying weight, and cargo capacities.

2-5. Center of Gravity (CG Envelope)

Illustrates the longitudinal and lateral CG limits for safe operation.

2-7. Rotor Speed Limitations

2-9. Power Plant Limitations

Defines limits for torque, EGT, NP, and NG, including overspeed and overtemperature.

2-12. Fuel System Limitations

Lists acceptable fuel types and conditions for operation.

SECTION III - EMERGENCY AND MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES

3-2. Caution and Warning Annunciators and Audio Tones

3-3. Engine Emergencies

Details procedures for single engine failure and low rotor RPM warning.

3-4. Emergency Landing Procedures

Provides procedures for water landings in dual engine failure and OEI/AEO conditions.

3-5. EEC Malfunctions

Describes procedures for critical and non-critical EEC faults and manual control.

3-6. Engine Starting − Manual

3-8. Fire Emergencies

Covers procedures for cabin fire/smoke and electrical fires.

3-9. Flight Control Malfunctions

Addresses anti-torque failures and VSCS failures.

3-11. Engine and Generator Malfunction Indications

3-13. Fuel System Display Advisories

SECTION IV - NORMAL PROCEDURES

4-1. Preflight Requirements

Outlines checks for standard configuration and optional equipment.

4-2. Pilot’s Daily Preflight Check

Step-by-step exterior checks for the first flight of the day.

4-3. Pilot’s Preflight Check

4-4. Engine Pre−Start Cockpit Check

Details cockpit checks for electrical power off and on states before engine start.

4-5. Engine Starting − Automatic

Describes the automatic engine start procedure, including GPU use.

4-6. Engine Runup

4-7. Before Takeoff

Checks to be performed before commencing takeoff.

4-11. Landing

4-12. Engine;Aircraft Shutdown − Normal

4-16. One Engine Inoperative Training

SECTION V PERFORMANCE DATA

5-3. Density Altitude Chart

5-5. Best Rate of Climb Speed

Chart showing indicated airspeed for best rate of climb at given density altitudes.

5-6. Rate of Climb and Descent − OEI

Charts showing climb/descent rates at max continuous OEI power for various weights.

5-7. Rate of Climb − AEO

Charts showing climb rates at twin engine MCP for various weights.

5-8. Hover Ceiling, AEO

Charts for maximum hover weight capability in IGE/OGE conditions.

5-9. Hover Ceiling, OEI

Charts for hover performance in OEI conditions with headwind credit.

5-10. Height Velocity Diagram

Illustrates combinations of airspeed/altitude to be avoided during operations.

5-11. Power Assurance Check − Automatic

Procedure for determining engine capability using automated IIDS checks.

5-12. Power Assurance Check − Manual

Procedure for manual engine power checks using engine torque and EGT charts.

SECTION VI - WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA

6-1. Weight and Balance Characteristics

Defines maximum weights, CG limits, and cargo capacities.

6-2. Load Limits and Balance Criteria

6-4. Longitudinal Weight and Balance Determination: Passenger Configuration

Determines gross weight and longitudinal CG for passenger loading.

6-5. Longitudinal Loading of Cargo

Determines gross weight and longitudinal CG for cargo loading.

6-6. Permissible Lateral Loadings − Passenger Configuration

Emphasizes imperative lateral CG control and permissible internal loadings.

6-7. Lateral Loading of Cargo

SECTION VII SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION

7-5. Main Rotor System

7-6. Flight Controls

Explains control inputs for cyclic, collective, anti-torque, and VSCS subsystems.

7-7. Hydraulic Systems

7-8. Propulsion System

Details the twin PW206E engines, mounting, and air inlet system.

7-10. Engine Power Management System

7-12. Electrical System

7-14.Integrated Instrumentation Display System (IIDS)

Details the IIDS for monitoring parameters, displays, and Built-in-Test (BIT).

7-16.Balance Monitoring System

SECTION VIII HANDLING, SERVICING, AND MAINTENANCE

8-1. Hoisting, Lifting, and Jacking

8-2. Towing and Moving

Describes helicopter manual moving and towing procedures.

8-3. Parking and Storage

8-5. Servicing

Locations of servicing points and lists of acceptable fuels and materials.

8-10. Engine Charts

SECTION X OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

10-5. Operating Instructions: Air Conditioning (P;N 900 P7250302−101)

10-7. Operating Instructions: Rotorcraft Cargo Hook Kit

10-9. Operating Instructions: Supplemental Fuel System

10-10.Operating Instructions: Rescue Hoist

10-11. Operating Instructions: Fire Extinguishing System

Describes the fire extinguishing system components and emergency procedures.

SECTION XI INCREASED INTERNAL GROSS WEIGHT OPERATIONS

11-1. General

Allows operation at gross weights from above 6250 up to 6500 pounds.

11-2. Environmental Operating Conditions

11-3. Airspeed Limits

Defines maximum airspeed (VNE) and VNE placard.

11-4. Weight Limitations

Specifies maximum gross weight and CG limits.

11-5. Performance Data

MD Helicopters MD900 with PW206E Specifications