MD Helicopters MILVIZ MD530F, Rotorcraft Flight Manual, Page: 308 / 326

FAA Approved
Revision 6
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MD 500
(Models 369HE/HS/HM
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ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
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Optional Equipment
Searchlight
PART IV NORMAL
PROCEDURES
Operating Procedures:
The searchlight may be extended at any time following takeoff and transi-
tion into forward flight, or in hover with sufficient ground clearance.
The warning light will illuminate any time the searchlight is out of the
stowed (retracted and locked) position.
Prior to landing, assure that the searchlight is in the stowed position
(warning light out).
During inflight searchlight operations, the operator should use care to avoid
glare and reflections on the canopy that may distract the pilot.
When the searchlight kit is installed with utility floats, the lights should
not be turned on until fully extended and care should be exercised to avoid
prolonged exposure of the light beam on the floats.
When the searchlight kit is installed in combination with the Cargo
CAUTION
Hook or Cargo Sling Kit, use care to avoid fouling cargo cables
in the searchlight.