MD Helicopters 900 Series Technical specifications

RFM Revision
900 Series
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Manual: CSP−900RFM206A−1, Rotorcraft Flight Manual
Models: MD900 Helicopter
Issued: 2 December 1994
Reissue #3: 28 January 2010
FILING INSTRUCTIONS:
The attached manual is a reissue of the MD900 flight manual in your possession. Refer to the
‘‘Summary of Revisions’’ page for revised material included in this reissue.
FILING INSTRUCTIONS:
Remove all pages in Sections I thru X (do not remove STC supple-
ments) including front matter, and replace them with the new flight
manual.
Operators with questions regarding the new manual may contact:
Mike Zale at 480−346−6558 from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM MST.

CSP−900RFM206A−1
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R O T O R C R A F T F L I G H T M A N U A L
REGISTRATION NO: _________________
SERIAL NO: _________________
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Model MD900 with PW 206A

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Copyright E1999−2010 by MD Helicopters, Inc.
All rights reserved under the copyright laws.
FAA APPROVED
ROTORCRAFT
FLIGHT MANUAL
for Model MD900 with PW 206A
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 X −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 X as a result of an installed optional equipment
item.
Sections III, IV, V, and portions of section X contain recommended procedures and data and are FAA approved.
THIS MANUAL MUST BE KEPT IN THE HELICOPTER AT ALL TIMES.
Title Page
Type Certificate No. H19NM
Approved By_____________________________________
Manager, Flight Test Branch, ANM−160L
Federal Aviation Administration
Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
Transport Airplane Directorate
Original Approval Date: 2 December 1994
Reissue #1: 23 June 1999
Reissue #2: 26 February 2003
Reissue #3:

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LOG OF REVISIONS BY DATE
FAA / NON−FAA REVISIONS
REVISION NUMBER AND DATE
Original Issue 2 December 1994.
CSP−900RFM−1
Revision 1 17 April 1995. . . . . .
Revision 2 8 August 1995. . . . . .
Revision 3 27 September 1995. . . . . .
Revision 4 10 October 1995. . . . . .
Revision 5 26 June 1996. . . . . .
Revision 6 10 July 1996. . . . . .
Revision 7 29 October 1996. . . . . .
Revision 8 13 November 1996. . . . . .
Revision 9 27 January 1997. . . . . .
Revision 10 14 April 1997. . . . .
Revision 11 14 November 1997. . . . .
Revision 12 8 May 1998. . . . .
Revision 13 12 August 1998. . . . .
Revision 14 17 December 1998. . . . .
Revision 15 2 March 1999. . . . .
Reissue #1 23 June 1999. . . . .
CSP−900RFM−1
Revision 1 1 March 2000. . . . . .
Revision 2 22 March 2001. . . . . .
Revision 3 30 May 2001. . . . . .
Revision 4 02 November 2001. . . . . .
Revision 5 18 September 2002. . . . . .
REVISION NUMBER AND DATE
Reissue #2 26 February 2003. . . . .
This reissue replaces CSP−900RFM−1
in its entirety.
Revision 1 29 May 2003. . . . . .
Revision 2 31 October 2003. . . . . .
Revision 3 8 July 2005. . . . . .
Revision 4 21 August 2007. . . . . .
Revision 5 20 Ferbruary 2008. . . . . .
Revision 6 21 July 2009. . . . . .
Reissue #3 28 January 2010. . . . .
Approved By___________________________
_
Manager, Flight Test Branch, ANM−160L
Federal Aviation Administration
Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
Transport Airplane Directorate

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APPROVING AUTHORITIES
Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA):
This manual was approved by the JAA.
European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA)
The MD900 and this manual were accepted by EASA based on the JAA approval
listed above. Subsequent revisions of this manual are approved by EASA who
issues a four−digit approval number. See MDHI web page http://www.mdhelicop-
ters.com, publications link for EASA approval number and instructions.
National Agency of Civil Aviation (Brazil)
This Aircraft Flight Manual is approved by the FAA on behalf of the National
Agency of Civil Aviation for Brazilian registered aircraft, in accordance with
the Regulamentos Brasileiros de Homologação Aeronáutica" (RBHA) 21, Section
21.29.
/
(Initial FAA Approval Signature/Date)
Manager, Flight Test Branch, ANM−160L
Federal Aviation Administration
Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
Transport Airplane Directorate

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARAGRAPH PAGE
Cover 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Title Page F−i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Log of Revisions By Date F−ii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Approving Authorities F−iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Effective Pages F−xii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section I −General
1−1. Introduction 1−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−2. Scope 1−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−3. Organization 1−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−4. Method of Presentation 1−3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−5. Definition of Terms 1−3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−6. Abbreviations 1−4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−7. Multi−Purpose Utility Operations 1−6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−8. Technical Publications 1−7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−9. Rotorcraft Certification 1−8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−10. Pilot’s Briefing 1−8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−11. Dimensions 1−8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−12. Conversion Charts and Tables 1−11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section II −Limitations
2−1. Flight Restrictions 2−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2−2. Environmental Operating Conditions 2−2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2−3. Airspeed Limitations 2−4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2−4. Weight Limitations 2−4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2−5. Center of Gravity (CG Envelope) 2−5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2−6. Rotor Brake Limitations 2−6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2−7. Rotor Speed Limitations 2−6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2−8. Transmission Limitations 2−6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2−9. Power Plant Limitations 2−7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2−10. Generator Limitations 2−8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2−11. Starter limitations 2−8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2−12. Fuel System Limitations 2−9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2−13. Integrated Instrumentation Display System (IIDS) 2−10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2−14. Decals and Placards 2−15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section III −Emergency and Malfunction Procedures
3−1. General 3−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−2. Caution and Warning Annunciators and Audio Tones 3−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−3. Engine Emergencies 3−2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−4. Emergency Landing Procedures 3−5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−5. EEC Malfunctions 3−7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−6. Engine Starting − Manual 3−11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−7. Engine/Aircraft Shutdown − Manual 3−13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−8. Fire Emergencies 3−14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−9. Flight Control Malfunctions 3−18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−10. Pitot/Static System Malfunction: Single or Dual Pitot Tube Installation 3−25. . . . .
3−11. Engine and Generator Malfunction Indications 3−26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−12. Transmission Malfunction Indications 3−30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−13. Fuel System Display Advisories 3−32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−14. Caution and Warning Advisories 3−35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−15. Other Malfunction/Advisories 3−39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−16. Vibrations 3−40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−17. Emergency Equipment 3−40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3−18. Emergency Egress 3−41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section IV −Normal Procedures
4−1. Preflight Requirements 4−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4−2. Pilot’s Daily Preflight Check 4−4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4−3. Pilot’s Preflight Check 4−15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4−4. Engine Pre−Start Cockpit Check 4−22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4−5. Engine Starting − Automatic 4−24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4−6. Engine Runup 4−25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4−7. Before Takeoff 4−25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4−8. Takeoff 4−26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4−9. Cruise 4−26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .