Normal Procedures
CSP
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ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500E
(Model 369E)
Revision 13
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FAA Approved
FUSELAGE
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RH SIDE
Skid, strut fairings, strut cuffs
CHECK
Position light, skid tip
CHECK
Fuel tank vent
NO OBSTRUCTIONS
Fuselage skin
CHECK
Passenger steps for condition and security
CHECK
Passenger and cargo doors condition and latching
CHECK
M/R transmission oil level
CHECK
M/R transmission oil filter bypass indicator (if installed)
CHECK
Fuel level; cap security
CHECK
Engine oil level; cap security
CHECK
NOTE
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Oil level should be checked within 15 minutes after shutdown.
Overhead canopy for condition and cleanliness
CHECK
Main rotor hub, pitch control rods, blade dampers,
swashplate and mast
CHECK
Main rotor blades for chordwise cracks on the underside of
the blade skin and doubler. If existing, the cracks will be at
the leading and trailing edges of the root fitting in the area
of the two most outboard bolts or outermost end of lower
root fitting.
CHECK
Oil cooler air inlet
NO OBSTRUCTIONS
Engine air inlet/plenum chamber
NO OBSTRUCTIONS
OR FOREIGN
OBJECTS
When the helicopter has been parked outside during falling or
blowing snow, remove accumulated ice and snow from engine inlet
area and all helicopter exterior surfaces. Also open plenum
chamber access door and visually determine that the inlet screen
or particle separator (if installed) has not become clogged with
ice and snow.
Static port
NO OBSTRUCTIONS
All inspections doors/panels
SECURED
CAUTION
