CSP-520N-1
MD 520N (500N) ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
Normal Procedures
R
Revision 1
4-16
FAA Approved
F
All other engine instruments
CHECK
F
F
N
2
engine and rotor rpm indicators for superimposed needles.
Malfunctions are indicated if rotor and engine rpm indicator needles
are not superimposed. Shut down engine if this condition exists.
NOTE
:
‘‘Superimposed’’ means within 1/2 a needle width. The relative positions of the
superimposed needles should remain constant during powered flight.
F
Start pump
AS REQUIRED
4-4. ENGINE RUN UP
NOTE
:
Checks with an asterisk
(
:
)
need only be performed prior to the first flight of the
day. Insure that an “Auto Reignition Check” is performed prior to flying into falling
or blowing snow.
F
Electrical power
SELECT
F
F
BAT/EXT switch
SELECT ‘‘BAT’’
F
F
External power start
DISCONNECT GPU
F
Set generator (GEN) to ON (GEN OUT caution light out;
ammeter will show charge)
OPERATE AND
CHECK
NOTE
:
Monitor N
1
and TOT when turning generator switch ON. If N
1
decays below 60
percent or TOT approaches 810
°
, turn generator OFF and increase N
1
speed
with twistgrip to 70 percent, then reset generator to ON.
During the initial recharging period after a battery start, electrical loads may
exceed 150 amps for a short period of time (2 minute limit). The electrical load
should be less than 150 amps prior to takeoff or activation of any additional
electrical equipment.
F
YSAS
CHECK ‘‘ON’’
F
Avionics (as required)
ON AND CHECK
F
Cyclic friction
RELEASE AND SET
AS DESIRED
CAUTION
