General
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500E
(Model 369E)
CSP
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7. METHOD OF PRESENTATION
General information in the various sections is provided in narrative form. Oth-
er information is given in step−by−step procedures, graphs, charts, or tabular
form.
The information in the step−by−step procedure is presented in the imperative
mode; each statement describing a particular operation to be accomplished. Ex-
pansion of the steps is accomplished as follows.
A WARNING brings to the pilot’s immediate attention that
equipment damage and/or personal injury will occur if the
instruction is disregarded
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placed after the instruction/step.
A CAUTION alerts the individual that equipment damage may result
if the procedural step is not followed to the letter
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placed after
the instruction/step.
NOTE
:
A NOTE expands upon and explains the preceding step and provides fuller
understanding of the particular operation.
A black change bar (
l
) in the page margin designates the latest new or
changed information appearing on that page. A hand
points to changes
in the contents of an illustration.
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8. DEFINITION OF TERMS
The concepts of procedural word usage and intended meaning that have been
adhered to in preparing this manual is as follows.
Shall" has been used only when the application of a procedure is mandatory.
Should" has been used only when the application of a procedure is recom-
mended.
May" and need not" have been used only when the application of a proce-
dure is optional.
The terms
IMMEDIATELY, POSSIBLE
, and
PRACTICAL
as used in this
manual refer to the degree of urgency with which a landing must be made.
LAND IMMEDIATELY −
Execute a power−on approach and landing without
delay.
LAND
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
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Execute a power−on approach and landing
to the nearest safe landing area that does not further jeopardize the aircraft
or occupants.
LAND
AS SOON AS PRACTICAL
− Extended flight is not recommended.
Whether to complete the planned flight is at the discretion of the pilot−in−com-
WARNING
CAUTION
