Center Of Gravity (Cg Envelope); Expanded Lateral Cg; Revision - MD Helicopters MD900 Flight Manual

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CENTER OF GRAVITY (CG ENVELOPE)

Make sure the rotorcraft CG and weight are within approved limits throughout
flight operations.

Expanded lateral CG:

Maximum lateral CG for takeoffs and landings from/to a surface is +2 inches.
V is 60 KIAS with lateral CG more than +2 inches.
NE
Longitudinal CG envelope is as shown on chart "B" below when lateral CG is
greater than +2 inches.
7000
6770
6500
6000
5500
5000
4500
4000
3500
3000
-3 -2 0 1
-1
CHART A: LATERAL CG STATION (INCH)
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 (902 Configuration with PW 207E)
DURING OPERATION IN THE
EXPANDED CG REGION OF
CHART A, THE MAXIMUM LON­
GITUDINAL CG LIMIT, AS DE­
PICTED BY THE DASHED LINE
IN CHART B, APPLIES.
EXPANDED
CG LIMITS
2 3 7
4 5 6
Figure 2−6. Center of Gravity Envelope
FAA Approved
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Revision 4

CSP−902RFM207E−1
200
194 196 198 202 204
CHART B: LONGITUDINAL CG STATION (INCH)
Limitations
7000
6770
6500
6000
5100 LB
5500
5000
4500
4000
3500
3000
206 208
FM02−006
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