M&M 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2009 Hi - Just wondering if anybody knows ( from experience) how much a MD 530 F is able to lift external. We are looking to purchase one but we need to run some numbers. 1600lbs. with 1 hour fuel and a 220lbs pilot in the winter below 4000` - possible? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnyRotor 14 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 Hi - Just wondering if anybody knows ( from experience) how much a MD 530 F is able to lift external. We are looking to purchase one but we need to run some numbers. 1600lbs. with 1 hour fuel and a 220lbs pilot in the winter below 4000` - possible? I remember 3 barrells jet fuel, 200 lb pilot and 1 hour fuel at 5000 DA on a regular basis. Not sure if the charts say that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-rex 15 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 Try giving Paul G a shout at Guardian, I belive they operate one... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helilog56 222 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 Just think about this.......a "lift", may entail hovering "OGE", for an "extended period of time!!??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M&M 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 Just think about this.......a "lift", may entail hovering "OGE", for an "extended period of time!!??? Thanks - I was considering using it on seismic - 6 3D bags plus 150` line and carousel approx. 1600lbs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Reyno 24 Report post Posted July 20, 2009 Check the latest issue of Vertical, which contains a story on HeliCropper's brand-new 530FF that Graham Lavery test flew... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helilog56 222 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 Thanks - I was considering using it on seismic - 6 3D bags plus 150` line and carousel approx. 1600lbs. Even at sea level on a standard day.....that would be marginal! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Over-Talk 84 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 The advantage of a 530F is better hot-and-high performance than a 500D. Your job doesn't sound like the time of year or altitude for this ship's benefits. I think I hear an A-star coming.......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DGP 293 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 Get a 407.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Mike 20 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 Sounds like a perfect L-4 job and save a few $100 per hour operating cost over those fancy machines. We do that type of load all the time. B.M. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
