MD Helicopters MD900 with PW206E, Flight Manual

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Optional Equipment
Rescue Hoist
CSP–900RFM206E–1
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 With PW 206E
FAA Approved
Original
10–38
PART IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Preflight checks:
To lower the work platforms/steps, remove the quick release pin
on the hoist strut and move the strut aside. The quick release pin
must be reinstalled before any load is placed on the hoist.
NOTE
: External power is required for functional checks.
D
Rescue hoist assembly CHECK – FOR OIL
LEAKS AND GENERAL
CONDITION
D
Hoist fairing CONDITION AND
SECURITY
D
Electrical connections
CHECK
D
Hook assembly − freeness of swivel and latch CHECK
D
Hoist support tube CHECK MOUNTING
D
Hoist strut
CHECK MOUNTING AND
QUICK RELEASE PIN
D
Pendant control − electrical connection CHECK
D
HOIST PWR and HOIST CUT circuit breakers IN
D
Pilot’s hoist control panel CHECK SWITCH OFF
D
Electrical Master Panel
D D
Power switch
BAT/EXT
D
Pilot’s Hoist Control
D D
Hoist arming switch
ON
D D
Hoist armed light − on CHECK
D D
Payout displays CHECK
D D
Hoist operational check (pilot and operator)
CHECK
Do not restrict cable payout during this check. Fouling of the cable
on the drum will result if this precaution is not followed.
D D
Reel out approximately 25 feet or more of cable by us
ing both the pendant and the pilot payout controls. Do
not exceed 15
°
cable deflection
OPERATE HOIST
CAUTION
CAUTION