JS-MD 3 RES
Flight Manual Supplement
MD11-AFM-00-002
Issue: 02
Rev. 00
Rev. Date: 24-Mar-23
Page 3
–2
After completion of the pre-flight inspection retract the pylon, exit the
maintenance (service) mode, and move the guarded RES master
switch to the OFF position.
NOTE:
If the RES is not serviceable, the aircraft is still deemed
airworthy for normal gliding operation. In this case, the
HV batteries should be removed.
CAUTION:
Weight and balance is affected by battery configuration
changes
– ensure within limits before take-off.
CAUTION:
The propeller is free to rotate during maintenance
(service) mode. Ensure that the propeller does not
touch the bay doors during pylon retraction, as
propeller tip and/or door damage may occur.
Propeller Alignment Test
1. Switch the guarded RES master switch ON
2. Activate the HV power by pushing the EXT/RETR toggle switch
upwards on
ce. The message “Power Bus PreCharge” should
appear on the DCU. Once the pre-charge process is
completed the pylon is automatically extended.
3. Check propeller positioning is operational
– push the lower tip
of the propeller out of position by hand and visually check that
its position returns to 0 degrees upon release.
4. Verify the presence of the two yellow arrows at each side of the
propeller graphic on the DCU display screen.
5. Push the EXT/RETR toggle switch downwards once to retract
the pylon.
6. Observe that the propeller stays aligned and that the doors
close properly.
7. Switch the guarded RES master switch OFF.
