CSP–520N–1
MD 520N (500N) ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
General
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1–5. PILOT’S BRIEFING
Prior to flight, passengers should be briefed on the following.
Approach and depart the rotorcraft from the front in full view of the pilot,
being aware of the main rotor.
Use of seat belts and shoulder harnesses.
Smoking.
The opening and closing of doors.
Evacuation of the aircraft in an emergency.
Location and use of emergency/survival equipment.
Securing baggage and cargo to prevent blockage of emergency egress.
1–6. ORGANIZATION
This manual is organized in the following manner:
FRONT MATTER:
Contains: Log of Revisions by Date, Table of Contents, Summary of Revi+
sions, and the List of Effective Pages.
By referring to the Log of Revisions By Date, the pilot may review a chro+
nological listing of changes to the Flight Manual.
Reading the Summary of Revisions will inform the pilot of what changes
have been made by paragraph reference. This summary contains only the
latest Flight Manual change.
The List of Effective Pages allows the pilot quick reference to page numbers
and their respective revision number. The pages listed should reflect the re+
vision number that appears at the bottom of each page.
SECTION I − GENERAL
Information of general interest to the pilot, owner or operator of the aircraft
and general rotorcraft information and conversion charts.
SECTION II − LIMITATIONS (FAA Approved)
Specifically defines the limiting factors, procedures and parameters within
which the rotorcraft may be operated. FAA regulations require that
tions not be exceeded.
