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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONMD 902EXPLORERMD Helicopters, Inc.Sales and Marketing4555 E. McDowell Rd.Mesa, AZ 85215PH: 480.346.6474FAX: rs.comMISSION PROVEN, CHALLENGE READY
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONMD 902 EXPLORERMD Helicopters, Inc.4555 E. McDowell RdMesa, ArizonaCAGE: 1KVX4DUNS: 054313767www.mdhelicopters.comThis Technical Description includes information and intellectual property that is theproperty of MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI). It provides general information forevaluation of the design, equipment, and performance of the MD 902 helicopter. Theinformation presented in this Technical Description does not constitute an offer and issubject to change without notice. This proprietary information, in its entirety, shall notbe duplicated, used, or disclosed—directly or indirectly, in whole or in part—for anypurpose other than for evaluation. MD Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to revise thisTechnical Description at any time
MD 902 ExplorerTechnical DescriptionMD14021407-902TDREPORT NO.:NO. OF PAGES: 74Use or disclosure of data in this Technical Description is subject to the restriction onthe cover page of this document.ATTACHMENTS: NoneRevision ByNewRCPApprovedDatePages and/or Paragraphs Affected14-Feb-14 All (Initial Issue)
MD 902 ExplorerTechnical DescriptionContents1.FOREWORD . 12.KEY ADVANTAGES / FEATURES . 33.CERTIFICATION . 94.5.3.1CATEGORY A OPERATION. 93.2CERTIFICATES . 103.3DESIGNATION . 103.4OPERATORS . 10DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, AND CONFIGURATION . 114.1EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS. 114.2INTERIOR DIMENSIONS . 114.3WEIGHT . 134.4CONFIGURATIONS . 13MD 902 TWIN-ENGINE HELICOPTER . 155.1SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . 155.2STANDARD VISUAL FLIGHT RULE EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION. 175.3INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. 195.4OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION . 205.5MAIN FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY . 225.6EXTERIOR . 235.7EXTERNAL LIGHTING . 235.8INTERIOR . 245.95.8.1Cockpit . 245.8.2Cabin Compartment . 255.8.3Baggage Compartment . 27SYSTEMS . 285.9.1Fuel System . 285.9.2Turboshaft Engine . 295.9.3Drive System . 315.9.4Main Rotor . 335.9.5Flight Control System . 355.9.6Hydraulic System . 365.9.7Fire Detection/Suppression System . 37Report No. MD14021407-902TDi14 February 2014USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA IN THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE COVER PAGEMDHI PROPRIETARY
MD 902 ExplorerTechnical Description5.9.8Electrical System . 395.9.9Environmental Control System. 415.9.10 Integrated Instrumentation Display System . 415.9.11 Next-Generation Digital Electronic Flight Instrument System . 446.PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS . 476.1ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. 486.2SAFETY. 516.2.16.37.8.Crashworthiness. 53HUMAN SYSTEMS INTERFACE . 53MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING . 577.1MAINTENANCE . 577.2SERVICING . 607.3HOURLY COST . 64PRODUCT SUPPORT . 658.18.2TRAINING . 658.1.1Pilot Training . 658.1.2Transition Flight Training . 658.1.3Recurrent Flight Training . 658.1.4Maintenance Training . 66WARRANTY . 668.2.1Warranty Claims . 668.3SERVICE CENTERS . 678.4FIELD SERVICE. 67Report No. MD14021407-902TDii14 February 2014USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA IN THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE COVER PAGEMDHI PROPRIETARY
MD 902 ExplorerTechnical Description1. FOREWORDThis document presents basic technical description of the eight-place MD 902 Explorerhelicopter built in Mesa, Arizona, USA. It is designed to provide high-level technicalinformation of the helicopter, advantages/features, and configurations. For more detailedinformation an MD 902 Product Specification is available by contacting one of the Sales TeamMembers listed below.Ideally suited for multi-mission capabilities ranging from VVIP/passenger transport, emergencymedical services, to utility missions, the MD 902 has a large cabin with sliding cabin doors oneach side, integrated safety features, reduced noise signature, and no tail rotor (NOTAR ). TheMD 902 is certified for single-pilot operation under visual flight rules/visual meteorologicalconditions, and capable of operation under instrument flight rules. Powered by two dualredundant Pratt and Whitney-Canada Model 207E turboshaft engines, the MD 902 features abearing-less, composite, fully-articulated main rotor system, and NOTAR anti-torque system.The NOTAR system significantly improves safety and provides a major reduction in noiseprofile. The MD 902 is Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Joint Aviation Administration(JAA) certified with full Category A design standards to JAR-OPS 3 performance Class I, and isapproved for use in over 50 worldwide countries.MD Helicopter, Inc. Sales and Business DevelopmentSALESPhone: 480.346.6474FAX: 480.346.6339E-Mail: sales@mdhelicopters.comReport No. MD14021407-902TDBUSINESS DEVELOPMENTMarc BrodeurVice President, Military & Commercial SalesPhone: (480) 346.6532Cell: (480) 622.3118E-Mail: marc.brodeur@mdhelicopters.com114 February 2014USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA IN THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE COVER PAGEMDHI PROPRIETARY
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MD 902 ExplorerTechnical Description2. KEY ADVANTAGES / FEATURESUsing inputs from an international turbine-engine helicopter owners and operators advisorygroup, MD Helicopters designed and developed the MD 902 Explorer (see Fold-Out page) to bea new performance standard for a multi-purpose twin-engine helicopter. The MD 902 is a twinturbine engine, rotary-wing aircraft. It has a cruising speed of 131 knots (246 kph / 152 mph),with a useful internal load at 6,500 pound maximum gross weight is 3,125 pounds (1,417 kg).Hover out of ground effect is 8,780 feet (2,676 m) and hover in ground effect is 10,650 feet(3,246 m). The rate of climb at maximum gross weight is 2,120 feet/min (10.7 m/sec). Themaximum operating altitude is 14,000 feet (4,267 m) with a -40 to 52C (-40 to 126F) operatingtemperature range.THE MD 902 EXPLORER ADVANTAGES / FEATURESAirframe Simple system design Mature, field-proven systems andcomponents Large cabin/cabin entranceo 41 cubic feet (3.8 cubic meters)useable floor spaceo 173 cubic feet (4.9 cubic meters)total cabin volumeo 52 inch (1.32 meter) cabin entranceopening Innovative, fully-articulated, hinge-less,composite, main rotor blades provideimproved flight control/dynamics andunparalleled low-vibration levels Speed, agility, and load-capable Single-pilot instrument flight rule rated Certified to 14 CFR Part 27; VFR Certified to 14 CFR Part 27; Criteria forCategory A Certified to JAR Part 27; JAR-OPS 3performance; Class 1 aircraft Certified to 14 CFR Part 21; Highintensity radiated fields protection Approved/certified in over 50 countriesworldwideReport No. MD14021407-902TD Composite fuselage and tail boomprovides strength, light weight,corrosion control, and includes highintensity radiated frequency/lightningstrike protection capabilitySeparate baggage compartmento 52 cubic feet (1.47 cubic meters)total baggage compartmentvolumeFlexible cabin seating/layout optionsQuick attach/detach capable cabin utilityseatsTwin, full-authority digital-electroniccontrolled (FADEC) turboshaft enginesExternal power receptacleEnergy-attenuating landing gearIntegrated landing gear dampersMain rotor system removal independentfrom main rotor transmissionMain rotor transmission removalindependent from main rotor systemProven record of high dependabilityHigh availability314 February 2014USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA IN THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE COVER PAGEMDHI PROPRIETARY
MD 902 ExplorerTechnical DescriptionTHE MD 902 EXPLORER ADVANTAGES / FEATURESIntegrated Safety Features No tail rotor (NOTAR ) anti-torquesystem eliminates the spinning tail rotor,tail rotor gearbox, and tail rotor drive shaft Designed for operator ease High-strength composite airframe with Aframe structure designed to absorb energyin an emergency landing by yieldingprogressively Crew and passenger seats are energyattenuating and meet Federal AviationRegulation (FAR)/Joint AviationRegulation (JAR) 27.562 emergencylanding dynamic requirements; 30gvertical and 18.4 g forward decelerationprotection No use of magnesium Component assembly designed to preventgalvanic corrosion Cabin doors slide out of the way toeliminate personnel obstruction hazard Cabin sliding doors incorporateemergency quick-egress windows Main rotor static mast/base designed to befail-safe to 100-percent design load Dual-redundant hydraulic system Single, crash-resistant elastomeric fuelcell mounted between crash-resistant keelbeams and bulkheads below the cabinfloor Fuel lines incorporate self-sealingfrangible valves to prevent leaking inhard-landing/crash events Fuel cell vent system rollo
Cabin doors slide out of the way to eliminate personnel obstruction hazard Cabin sliding doors incorporate emergency quick-egress windows Main rotor static mast/base designed to be fail-safe to 100-percent design load Dual-redundant hydraulic system Single, crash-resistant elastomeric fuel cell mounted between crash-resistant keel
