Airspeed Limitations; Wat Limit And “Area A” Azimuth For Crosswind Operations; Revision - MD Helicopters MD900 Flight Manual

CSP−902RFM207E−1
Limitations
MAXIMUM SAFE WINDS FOR HOVER OPERATIONS DECREASE WITH IN­
CREASING DENSITY ALTITUDE. TAKEOFF AND LANDING OPERATIONS IN
CALM WINDS OR HEADWINDS
12400
12000
11000
10000
IGE HOVER OPERATIONS HAVE BEEN
9000
DEMONSTRATED IN WINDS UP TO 17
KNOTS FROM ALL AZIMUTHS.
8000
7000 IGE HOVER OPERATIONS HAVE BEEN DEMONSTRATED
IN WINDS UP TO 17 KNOTS FROM ALL AZIMUTHS
6000 EXCEPT BETWEEN 1205 AND 1355
AND
5000 IGE HOVER OPERATIONS HAVE BEEN DEMONSTRATED
IN WINDS UP TO 15 KNOTS FOR AZIMUTHS BETWEEN
4000
1205 AND 1355.
3000
AVOID STEADY IGE HOVER OPERATIONS IN AREA A WHEN WINDS ARE
2000
GREATER THAN 15 KNOTS FROM AZIMUTHS BETWEEN 1205 TO 1355.
1000
0
4000 4200 4400
Figure 2−2. WAT Limit and "Area A" Azimuth For Crosswind Operations
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AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS

Observe gross weight depictions on chart.
V is 60 KIAS with lateral CG greater than +2 inches (+51 mm).
NE
V is 134 KIAS at 6500 lb (2948 kg) following compliance with SB900-105.
NE
V is 100 KIAS from 6501 to 6770 lb (2949 to 3071 kg).
NE
V decreases at a rate of 4 kts/1000 FT above 5500 Feet H
NE
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ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 (902 Configuration with PW 207E)
TAKEOFF AND
LANDING WAT LIM-
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4600 4800 5000 5200
GROSS WEIGHT − LB
FAA Approved
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Revision 4

5400 5600 5800 6000
120°
AZIMUTH RANGE FOR AREA A
135°
OBEY THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT, ALTI­
TUDE, TEMPERATURE (WAT) LIMITS
FOR TAKEOFF AND LANDING
6250 6500 6770
6200 6400 6600
6800
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