MD Helicopters MD500 Series Parts list manual

MD600N
Technical Description
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MD 500E®. MD 530F®, MD 520N®are trademarks of MD Helicopters, Inc.
Revised January 2001
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without notice in the design or manufacture of the MD 500
series helicopter which may be considered necessary.

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CONTENTS
MD600N
Paragraph Page
1.0 HIGH PERFORMANCE..............................................................................3
2.0 EQUIPMENT.............................................................................................4-5
3.0 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................6-7
3.1 HIGE / C20B ...........................................................................................8
3.2 HOGE / C20B..........................................................................................9
3.3 Gross Weight Worksheet / C20B...........................................................10
3.4 Payload & Range / C20B.......................................................................11
3.5 Speed for Best Range / C20B ...............................................................12
3.6 Speed for Best Endurance / C20B ........................................................13
3.7 Fuel Consumption / C20B................................................................14-17
3.11 HIGE / C20R .........................................................................................18
3.12 HOGE / C20R........................................................................................19
3.13 Gross Weight Worksheet / C20R...........................................................20
3.14 Payload & Range / C20R.......................................................................21
3.15 Speed for Best Range / C20R ...............................................................22
3.16 Speed for Best Endurance / C20R ........................................................23
3.17 Fuel Consumption / C20R................................................................24-27
4.0 DIRECT OPERATING COST ..................................................................28

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MD600N

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THE HIGH PERFORMANCE LIGHT HELICOPTER
MD600N
1.0 High performance.
The MD 500E delivers the highest speed, payload and productivity in its class. Rear seat
passengers have greater headroom and visibility than earlier Model 500s. Refinements pro-
vide first class front and rear seating with ample legroom. The T-shaped instrument panel
provides space for a full complement of modern avionics.
With a five-bladed main rotor and the choice of a 420-shp Allison 250-C20B or 450-shp
Allison 250-C20R turbine engine, the MD 500E is the best performing helicopter in its class.
The MD 500E light turbine helicopter allows easy configuration conversions from a deluxe,
five-place executive transport to a utility cargo carrier. Typical uses include urban and
remote location transportation of key personnel, technicians and craftsmen; aerial survey,
patrol and photography; agricultural and fire-fighting appli-cations; air rescue operations;
and numerous other tasks within the
construction, petroleum and forestry
industries.
Optional high-clearance skids permit
operations in rough terrain, while
other optional equipment, such as
inflatable floats, litter kit and external
baggage pods increase the MD
500E’s versatility.
Proven reliability of the derated tur-
bine engine, fail-safe design and a
worldwide network of factory-autho-
rized service centers assure cus-
tomer satisfaction.
1.4 m
(4.6 ft)
Dia 1.0 m
(3.3 ft)
3.0 m
(9.8 ft)
2.8 m
(9.2 ft)
2.4 m
(7.8 ft)
2.9 m
(9.7 ft)
0.7 m (2.4 ft)
9.4 m (30.8 ft)
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
NOTES
1. Helicopter on ground with full fuel. Typical attitude of cargo deck 5.3 degrees nose up.
2. Height-above-ground dimensions vary with installed equipment, center of gravity and terrain features.
3. If standard landing gear is installed, all vertical dimensions will be 0.3 m (1.0 ft) less.
MD 500E with optional extended landing gear.
1.7 m
(5.4 ft)
1.4 m
(4.6 ft)
1.9 m
(6.3 ft)
8.1 m
(26.4 ft)
Dia

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STANDARD EQUIPMENT
MD600N
2.0 Equipment.
nTinted canopy panels
nTinted door/window panel-left front
nTinted door/window panel-left rear
nTinted door/window panel-right front
nTinted door/window panel-right rear
nRain gutter set
nShort landing gear
nKeyed locks (4)
nFuselage hard points
nJacking fittings
nPassenger steps
nAnti-collision lights (2)
nLanding light, nose mounted
nPosition lights
nPaint 1 color standard
nCrew seats with 4-point harness restraint
nPassenger seats with 3-point harness restraint
nVinyl and fabric cushions - 5 seats
nVinyl interior trim panels
nCrew and cabin compartment floor carpet
nMap case
nFire extinguisher
nFirst aid kit
nCrew ashtray and lighter/28-volt utility outlet
nCabin lighter/28-volt utility outlet
nBattery-heavy duty Marathon 17-ampere-hour
nVentilation system
nCockpit utility light
nCabin convenience light
nInstrument lighting
nCabin soundproofing
nCargo tie-down fittings
Interior
Airframe
nAllison 250-C20B engine, 420 shp (313 kw)
nAutomatic engine reignition
nEngine wash kit, MD 500 series
nEngine compressor anti-ice
n64 gallon (242 l) fuel system
n85 amp starter generator
nExternal power receptacle
nFlight controls, single, left hand command
nDual tachometer, NRand N2
nEngine oil pressure indicator
nEngine torque meter
nN1tachometer
nHobbs engine running time meter
nFuel quantity indicator
nDigital chronometer
nAirspeed indicator
nBarometric altimeter
nDC ammeter
nOutside air temperature indicator
nMagnetic compass
nTurbine outlet temp indicator
nEngine oil temp indicator
Flight and Engine Instruments
Rotor and Controls
Engine and Electrical

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STANDARD EQUIPMENT
MD600N
nBattery overtemp warning light
nEngine chip detector warning light
nEngine out warning light
nFuel filter obstruction warning light
nFuel low warning light
nGenerator out warning light
nLow rotor rpm warning light
nMain transmission chip detector warning light
nMain transmission oil pressure warning light
nMain transmission oil temp warning light
nTail rotor transmission chip detector warning light
nGround handling wheels
nEngine and airframe log books
nEngine maintenance manual
nBattery manual
nFlight manual
nHandbook of maintenance instructions
nIllustrated parts catalog
nEngine exhaust cover
nEngine inlet cover
nPitot tube cover
nMain rotor blade tie-downs
Miscellaneous
Annunciator Panel
nHeater/defogger
nDual flight controls, LH standard, RH optional
nEngine wash kit
n Particle separator (with air filter clog caution light)
nHeated pitot tube
nCargo hook
nRotor brake
nAirframe fuel filter (with airframe filter clog
caution light)
nAir conditioning
nComfort windows
nSingle litter kit
nWire strike
nEmergency floats
nRight-hand command controls
nAccessories:
VHF, UHF, FM, AM transceivers
Intercommunications system
Custom soundproofing
Sliding windows
Mesh seats
Floor intercom/transmit switch
Slant instrument panel
nAvionics:
Encoding altimeter
Stereo tape system
Public address system
Headset and microphone
Master avionics switch
Radar altimeter
Transceiver
Transponder
GPS receiver
Fuel totalizer
Radio telephone
Emergency locator transmitter
nInstruments:
Turn and bank indicator
Instantaneous vertical speed indicator
Attitude gyro
Directional gyro
Optional Accessory Examples

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WITH C20B ENGINE
MD600N
3.0 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Cruise Speed: Sea level 249 km/hr 135 kt (155 mph)
1524 m (5,000 ft) 246 km/hr 133 kt (153 mph)
Maximum Permitted Speed: VNE at sea level 282 km/hr 152 kt (175 mph)
Maximum Range: Sea level 443 km 239 nm (275 mi)
1524 m (5,000 ft) 488 km 264 nm (304 mi)
Maximum Endurance: Sea level 2.7 hr 2.7 hr
Maximum Rate of Climb:(TOP) Sea level, Standard day 9.0 m/sec 1,770 fpm
ISA +20° C day 9.0 m/sec 1,776 fpm
Maximum Operating Altitude: Density Altitude 4877 m 16,000 ft
Service Ceiling: ISA 4227 m 13,900 ft
Maximum Hook Capacity: 907 kg 2,000 lb
Hovering Performance:
In-ground effect: Standard day 2591 m 8,500 ft
ISA + 20° C day 1829 m 6,000 ft
Out-of-ground effect: Standard day 1829 m 6,000 ft
ISA + 20° C day 945 m 3,100 ft
WEIGHTS
Maximum Gross Weight: Normal category 1361 kg 3,000 lb
External load operations 1610 kg 3,550 lb
Empty Weight: Standard configuration 672 kg 1,481 lb
Useful Load: Normal category 689 kg 1,519 lb
External load operations 938 kg 2,069 lb
Usable Fuel Capacity: 242 L (64 gal) 183 kg 403 lb
POWER PLANT
Allison Model 250-C20B gas turbine, Rated power: 313 kw 420 shp
Derated for reliability and safety to: Takeoff power: 280 kw 375 shp
Max. continuous power: 261 kw 350 shp
Characteristics Metric Imperial
Characteristics Metric Imperial
Characteristics Metric Imperial
at Design Gross Weight 1361 kg 3,000 lb

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WITH C20R ENGINE
MD600N
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Cruise Speed: Sea level 249 km/hr 135 kt (155 mph)
1524 m (5,000 ft) 251 km/hr 136 kt (156 mph)
Maximum Permitted Speed: VNE at sea level 282 km/hr 152 kt (175 mph)
Maximum Range: Sea level 431 km 233 nm (268 mi)
1524 m (5,000 ft) 478 km 258 nm (297 mi)
Maximum Endurance: Sea level 2.5 hr 2.5 hr
Maximum Rate of Climb:(TOP) Sea level, Standard day 9.0 m/sec 1,770 fpm
ISA +20° C day 9.0 m/sec 1,776 fpm
Maximum Operating Altitude: Density Altitude 4877 m 16,000 ft
Service Ceiling: ISA 5029 m 16,500 ft
Maximum Hook Capacity: 907 kg 2,000 lb
Hovering Performance:
In-ground effect: Standard day 3444 m 11,300 ft
ISA + 20° C day 2103 m 6,900 ft
Out-of-ground effect: Standard day 2652 m 8,700 ft
ISA + 20° C day 1250 m 4,100 ft
WEIGHTS
Maximum Gross Weight: Normal category 1361 kg 3,000 lb
External load operations 1610 kg 3,550 lb
Empty Weight: Standard configuration 688 kg 1,517 lb
Useful Load: Normal category 673 kg 1,483 lb
External load operations 922 kg 2,033 lb
Usable Fuel Capacity: 242 L (64 gal) 183 kg 403 lb
POWER PLANT
Allison Model 250-C20R gas turbine, Rated power: 336 kw 450 shp
Derated for reliability and safety to: Takeoff power: 280 kw 375 shp
Max. continuous power: 261 kw 350 shp
Characteristics Metric Imperial
Characteristics Metric Imperial
Characteristics Metric Imperial
at Design Gross Weight 1361 kg 3,000 lb

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WITH C20B ENGINE
MD600N
3.1 Hover-In-Ground-Effect.

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WITH C20B ENGINE
MD600N
3.2 Hover-Out of-Ground-Effect.

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WITH C20B ENGINE
MD600N
3.3 Takeoff Gross Weight Worksheet.
Empty Weight
Pilot
Fuel
Payload
Takeoff GW
Mission #1 Mission #2
1,481 lb
(672 kg)
170 lb
(77 kg)
403 lb
(183 kg)
946 lb
(428 kg)
3,000 lb
(1361 kg)
C20B

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WITH C20B ENGINE
MD600N
3.4 Payload vs Range (5000’, ISA).
PAYLOAD
GW – empty weight – pilot – fuel
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
0 93 185 278 370 463 557 648
RANGE nm
km

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WITH C20B ENGINE
MD600N
3.5 Speed for Best Range.

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WITH C20B ENGINE
MD600N
3.6 Speed for Best Endurance.

Note: Use for Estimates Only. Not FAA Approved. Based on clean aircraft, level flight performance,
minimum specification engine, particle separator and 10 ampere electrical load.
3.7 Fuel Flow, Sea Level, ISA (15°C).
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WITH C20B ENGINE

Note: Use for Estimates Only. Not FAA Approved. Based on clean aircraft, level flight performance,
minimum specification engine, particle separator and 10 ampere electrical load.
3.8 Fuel Flow, Sea Level, ISA +20°C (35°C).
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WITH C20B ENGINE
MD600N

Note: Use for Estimates Only. Not FAA Approved. Based on clean aircraft, level flight performance,
minimum specification engine, particle separator and 10 ampere electrical load.
3.9 Fuel Flow, 4,000 feet, ISA (7°C).
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WITH C20B ENGINE
MD600N

Note: Use for Estimates Only. Not FAA Approved. Based on clean aircraft, level flight performance,
minimum specification engine, particle separator and 10 ampere electrical load.
3.10 Fuel Flow, 4,000 feet, ISA +20°C (27°C).
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WITH C20B ENGINE
MD600N