CSP-520N-1
Normal Procedures
MD 520N (500N) ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
R
Original
4-1 1
FAA Approved
4-2. ENGINE PRE-START COCKPIT CHECK
ELECTRICAL POWER - OFF
F
All cabin doors CLOSED AND SAFELOCKED
CHECK
F
Anti−torque pedals
ADJUST
NOTE
:
Adjust pedal position to insure that the pedals can be moved throughout the
entire range of travel.
F
Anti−torque pedal lock pins
SECURED
F
Seat belt and shoulder harness for proper fit and
engagement of buckle
FASTENED
NOTE
:
Insure center seat shoulder harness crosses over center of body.
F
Operationofshoulderharnessinertia lock
CHECK
F
Cyclic, collective(frictionoff) and pedals
CHECK
FULL TRAVEL
F
Cyclic stick
NEUTRAL, FRICTION
ON
NOTE
:
Cyclic stick longitudinal neutral position is about 35 percent (1/3) travel from full
aft; lateral position may be determined by centering the friction control knob in
the guide link.
F
Anti−torque pedals
NEUTRAL
NOTE
:
The neutral pedal position is approximately one inch of right pedal from pedals
centered. This pedal position produces the minimum fan pitch and closes the
thruster.
F
Collective stick
FULL DOWN
FRICTION ON
F
Landing light
OFF
F
Air filter bypass control handle (if installed)
CHECK SECURITY
AND POSITION
F
Rotor brake handle (if installed)
STOWED
F
Cabin heat (if installed)
OFF
