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MD600N_Tech_Desc

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Foreword
The document provides a technical overview of the MD 600N helicopter by MD Helicopters, Inc., focusing on its design, equipment, and performance. It is versatile for missions like geophysical surveys and air medical services, featuring a Rolls-Royce Model 250-C47M turbine engine and a NOTAR® anti-torque system.
Key Advantages and Features
The MD 600N is a single turbine engine helicopter with a cruising speed of 134 knots and a maximum altitude of 20,000 feet. It includes a NOTAR® system for enhanced safety and noise reduction, modular systems for maintenance ease, and safety features like energy-absorbing airframe and crash-resistant fuel cells.
Certification
The helicopter is FAA Type Certified under CFR Title 14, Part 27, approved for single pilot operation under visual flight rules.
Dimensions, Weight, and Mission Configuration
It supports various configurations with a useful internal load capacity of 2,000 pounds and can perform sloped landings up to 10 degrees.
System Description
The MD 600N includes a six-blade main rotor system, NOTAR® anti-torque system, and advanced avionics, with systems for fuel, propulsion, and flight control.
Performance Specifications
Powered by a Rolls-Royce Model 250-C47M engine, it offers efficient performance with low noise impact.
Maintenance and Servicing
Designed for maintenance ease with features like built-in rotor access steps and oil chip detectors.
Product Support
MD Helicopters provides comprehensive support including training, warranty services, and a network of service centers.
Certification and Compliance
Certified in May 1997, it complies with noise standards and holds FAA and EASA type certifications.
Technical Specifications
A single-engine, rotary-wing aircraft with a six-blade rotor and NOTAR® system, powered by a Rolls-Royce engine delivering 808 shaft horsepower.
Dimensions and Weight
Fuselage length is 29.60 ft, rotor diameter is 27.50 ft, and nominal empty weight is 2,100 pounds.
Configurations
Configurable for standard, corporate, and air medical services.
Fuselage and Structure
Teardrop-shaped, semi-monocoque structure made of aluminum alloy, with energy-absorbing design and roll-bar for safety.
Standard and Optional Equipment
Includes extended landing gear, tinted windows, and anti-collision lights, with options for advanced avionics and night vision lighting.
System Description
Power transmitted from engine to rotor and NOTAR® system, designed for low vibration and high-speed capability.
Monitoring and Instrumentation
Includes dual tachometers, engine oil pressure indicators, and warning lights, with optional advanced navigation systems.
Exterior
Customizable exterior with mounting locations for antennas and lighting.
External Lighting
Features position lights, anti-collision strobe lights, and landing hover light.
Interior
Includes cockpit, cabin, and engine compartments, with ergonomic controls and adjustable pedals.
Systems
  • Fuel System: Two interconnected bladder cells with 116.2 gallons capacity, crash-resistant design.
  • Propulsion System: Rolls-Royce engine with FADEC for control and maintenance reduction.
  • Engine Controls: FADEC managed with manual backup.
  • Fire Detection System: Detector cable and pressure switch for high-temperature detection.
  • Drive System: Static mast, main rotor driveshaft, and NOTAR® fan transmission.
  • Rotor System: Six-blade, fully articulated main rotor.
  • NOTAR® Anti-Torque System: Provides efficient directional control.
  • Flight Control System: Includes cyclic, collective, and pedal controls.
  • Yaw Stability Augmentation System: Reduces pilot workload.
  • Electrical System: 24-volt dc system with 28-volt generator.
  • Environmental Control System: Provides heating, defogging, and ventilation.
Monitoring Instrumentation
Standard instruments include dual engine tachometers and various warning lights.
Caution/Warning Annunciators
Indicators use yellow for caution and red for warnings, with voice alerts for critical conditions.
Avionics/Communications
Standard avionics suite with options for additional equipment.
Next-Generation Electronic Flight Instrument System
Features Garmin G500 suite with multi-function and primary flight displays.
Performance Specifications
Powered by a Rolls-Royce engine, with performance metrics for speed and range.
Environmental Impact
Noise signature of 79.0 decibels during a 500-foot fly-over.
Safety Features
Includes rigid fuselage, energy-absorbing design, and NOTAR® system.
Crashworthiness
Designed to absorb impacts and protect occupants.
Human Systems Interface
Accommodates a wide range of pilot sizes with ergonomic controls.
Maintenance and Servicing
Designed for maintenance ease with accessible components and structured schedule.
MD 600N Technical Description Summary
1. Life-Limited Parts, Overhaul, and Inspection Intervals
Outlines life limits, overhaul, and inspection intervals for key components.
2. Servicing
Features like spring-loaded doors and quick access panels for maintenance ease.
3. Hourly Cost
Estimated direct operating cost per hour is $521.56 based on 2014 U.S. dollars.
4. Product Support
Comprehensive support including training, warranty, and service centers.
5. Service Centers and Field Service
Approved service centers worldwide with field service representatives in various regions.
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION MD Helicopters, Inc. Marketing and Sales 4555 E. McDowell Rd. Mesa, AZ 85215 480-346-6130 www.mdhelicopters.com [email protected] MISSION PROVEN, CHALLENGE READY

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION MD 600N HELICOPTER MD Helicopters, Inc. 4555 E. McDowell Rd Mesa, Arizona CAGE: 1KVX4 DUNS: 054313767 www.mdhelicopters.com This Technical Description includes information and intellectual property that is the property of MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI). It provides general information for evaluation of the design, equipment, and performance of the MD 600N helicopter. The information presented in this Technical Description does not constitute an offer and is subject to change without notice. This proprietary information, in its entirety, shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed—directly...

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Use or disclosure of data in this Technical Description is subject to the restriction on the cover page of this document. ATTACHMENTS: None Date Pages and/or Paragraphs Affected 11-Mar-14 All (Initial Issue)

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1. FOREWORD This document presents basic technical description of the eight-place MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) MD 600N helicopter built in Mesa, Arizona, USA. It is designed to provide high-level technical information of the helicopter, advantages / features, and configurations. For more detailed information, an MD 600N Product Specification is available by contacting one of the Sales Team Members listed below. The MD 600N turbine engine helicopter provides a variety of mission applications ranging from geophysical surveys to air medical services and police surveillance. The 808-shp Rolls-Royce...

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2. KEY ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES The MDHI MD 600N is a single turbine engine, rotary-wing aircraft. It has a cruising speed of 134 knots (248 kph / 154 mph), with a useful internal load at maximum gross weight is 2,000 pounds (907 kg). Hover out of ground effect is 6,000 feet (1,829 m) and hover in ground effect is 11,100 feet (3,383 m). The rate of climb at maximum gross weight is 1,350 feet (6.9 m/sec). The maximum operating altitude is 20,000 feet (6,097 m) with a -40 to +52C (-40 to 126F) operating temperature range. Sloped landings of up to 10-degrees are possible due to the articulated main...

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THE MD 600N Advantages / Features Supportability Features  Designed for ease of maintenance and supportability  Modular system design  Designed for reparability  Low direct operating costs  Maximum use of line replaceable units: o Engine o Avionics / communication o Flight controls o Main rotor blades o Main rotor drive shaft o Main rotor transmission o NOTAR® fan o Main rotor transmission drive shaft o Main rotor mast o Landing gear o Canopies o Doors o Door handles o Door windows o Seat restraints o Tail boom o Oil-cooler / blower Human Systems Integration Features  Unobstructed forward...

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3. CERTIFICATION The MDHI MD 600N is a commercial FAA Type Certified aircraft under Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 14, Part 27. The MD 600N was initially certified on May 1997. The MD 600N is certified to 14 CRF Part 36, Appendix J (Noise) through Amendment 36-21, effective on the date of the type certification. The MD 600N is also a European Aerospace Safety Administration (EASA) Type Certified helicopter. Production, type, and supplemental type certificates are maintained by MDHI. A standard airworthiness certificate (FAA form 8100-2), displayed in the aircraft, is the FAA official...

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4. DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, AND MISSION CONFIGURATION 4.1 External Dimensions The MD 600N external dimensions are provided in the following table and shown in the figure below. MD 600N External Dimensions Dimension, ft (m) Parameter Fuselage Width Fuselage Length Horizontal Stabilizer Width Landing Skid Width Ground to Rotor Height Ground to Fuselage Bottom Height Main Rotor Diameter 4.2 Internal Dimensions The MD 600N interior dimensions are provided in the following table and shown in the second figure below. MD 600N Internal Dimensions Second Figure Reference Location A B C D D Parameter Crew Compartment...

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MD 600N Internal Dimension Locations 4.3 Weight Using the Rolls-Royce Model 25-C47M turboshaft engine, the MD 600N nominal empty weight is 2,100 pounds (962 kg) for the standard configuration, and 2,036 pounds (923 kg) for the industrial configuration. 4.4 Configurations The MD 600N can be configured for a variety of different configurations. Configuration examples are shown in the following figures. USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA IN THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE COVER PAGE MDHI PROPRIETARY

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MD 600N Air Medical Services Configuration USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA IN THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE COVER PAGE MDHI PROPRIETARY

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5. MD 600N SINGLE-ENGINE HELICOPTER The MD 600N is a single turbine engine, rotary-wing aircraft. It has a fully articulated six-blade main rotor, and uses the NOTAR® anti-torque system. The MD 600N is certified for single-pilot operation under visual flight rules / visual meteorological conditions. 5.1 System Description MD Helicopters, Inc. MD 600N is an eight-place, single turbine-engine, multi-purpose helicopter. The fuselage is constructed primarily of aluminum alloy while the NOTAR® antitorque system components are primarily carbon epoxy composite structure. Power from the 808 shaft horsepower...

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MD 600N Major System Components USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA IN THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE COVER PAG MDHI PROPRIETARY

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