MD Helicopters MD900 with PW206E, Flight Manual

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CSP–900RFM206E–1
Normal Procedures
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 With PW 206E
FAA Approved
Original
4–5
F F Door strut and strap OPERATION, SECURITY, CONDITION
F
Crew Seat CONDITION; NOTHING STOWED
UNDER SEAT
F
Pilot pedals:
F F
Adjust ADJUSTMENT PINS ENGAGED
F F
Move pedals by hand OBSERVE MOVEMENT OF THRUSTER
F
Electrical master panel:
F F
POWER switch
BAT/EXT
F
IIDS panel: CHECK LAMP TEST MODE (B.I.T.)
F F
Fuel quantity CHECK
NOTE
: With the Range Extender installed the fuel quantity indication will not display
actual fuel weight when the fuel system is ‘‘topped off’’. Remove fuel cap and pull
lanyard to assure tank is full by noting fuel level on the inside of filler neck (Ref.
SECTION VIII). Fuel can be trapped in filler neck by the flapper valve.
F
Lighting control panel
CHECK OPERATION OF LIGHTS AS
REQUIRED
F
Electrical master panel:
F F
POWER switch OFF
F Crew door
CLOSE
FUSELAGE – RIGHT SIDE
F
Landing gear:
F F Skid tube step
SECURITY, CONDITION
F F Forward spacer fitting; crosstube CHECK
F F Skid tube and abrasion strips
CHECK
F F Aft crosstube and damper fluid level CHECK (REF. SECTION VII)
F
Aft fuel vent fairing
CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS
F
Fuel catch can drain (if installed) DRAIN
F
Fuel sump drain:
F F Push in fuel drain control to take sample
CHECK FOR CONTAMINATION;
VERIFY PROPER OPERATION OF
DRAIN VALVES
F F Fuel drain door CLOSED
F
Forward fuselage skin and steps CONDITION