MD Helicopters MD900 with PW206E, Flight Manual

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Optional Equipment
Rotorcraft Cargo Hook Kit
CSP–900RFM206E–1
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 With PW 206E
FAA Approved
Original
10–16
PART III
EMERGENCY AND MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES
The presence of an external load may further complicate procedures following an
emergency or malfunction. Release of loads attached through the cargo hook should
be considered consistent with safety of flight factors.
Emergency Release:
Actuate the mechanical release handle, mounted on the cyclic stick, to release
cargo in the event of an electrical failure.
PART IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Preflight Checks (Ref. Figure 10−9):
Verify security of cargo hook bridle attach points.
Visually inspect hardware for damage or indications of possible fatigue.
Check for fraying, wear or any other form of damage to the cable bridle assembly.
Inspect electrical release, and load indicating wire harness and connectors for gener6
al condition and security.
Examine manual release cable housing for nicks, cuts, kinks or general damage
that might restrict movement of cable within housing.
Inspect manual release connector for general condition and security.
Ensure a service loop is present in the manual release cable at cargo hook.
Inspect hook for general condition.
Cargo Hook Operational Checks:
NOTE
: Functional checks of the cargo hook require an external power source for
electrical power or an operating engine.
Ensure that the CRGO HOOK circuit breaker (left generator bus) is IN.
NOTE
: Refer to Chapter 25–55–00 in the RMM for special functional checks required
following the initial installation of the cargo hook kit or following replacement of
the manual release cable.