HEADQUARTERS OH-58A, Техническое руководство

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Change 11 8-3
8-8. BEFORE EXTERIOR CHECKS.
1. Deleted.
2. Publications – Check DA Forms 2408-12
,
-13
,
-14
,
and -18
;
DD Form 1896 if required; DD
Form 365-4
;
Compass Cards; locally required
forms, records and publications; and availabil-
ity of operator’s manual (-10) and checklist
(-CL).
* 3. Covers, locking devices, tiedowns (except
main rotor), and grounding cables – Removed
and secured.
* 4. Ignition switch – On.
5. Cockpit – Check as follows:
a. FUEL BOOST switch – OFF.
b. BAT switch – BAT (check fuel quantity).
c. NON-ESS BUS switch – MAN.
d. Lights – Check and set if use is anticipated
(LDG, ANTI-COLLISION, POS, CONSOLE,
INST, and NVG lights).
e. WARNING and CAUTION lights – Check for
illumination of the ROTOR RPM, MASTER
CAUTION, ENGINE OUT, and XMSN OIL
PRESS lights. Press the WARNING LTS
TEST switch to check XMSN OIL HOT light.
Test caution lights and reset. DC GENERA-
TOR, HYD PRESS, and INST INVERTER
caution lights should remain illuminated. Do
not fly if any of these lights fail to illuminate.
f. BAT switch – OFF.
g. Pilot seat, seat belt, shoulder harness, and
armor side panels – Check condition.
O h. Crew Door – Check condition.
8-9. EXTERIOR CHECK.
8-10. AREA 1 (figure 8-1) – FUSELAGE –
CABIN RIGHT SIDE.
1. Cabin interior – Check as follows:
O * a. Cargo/loose equipment – Check for proper
loading and tiedown.
O * b. Auxiliary fuel cell – Check condition, fuel
level, and cap secure.
* c. Passenger seats and belts – Check as fol-
lows:
(1) Check seat and back cushions for con-
dition and security. Ensure seat belts
are through loops on seat and back
cushions and secured with nylon safe-
ty cord.
(2) Check tabs on top of seat back for con-
dition and security.
(3) Check seat belts and shoulder har-
nesses for condition and security. En-
sure shoulder harnesses and belts are
properly fastened together and tight-
ened when not in use.
(4) If seat belts are not installed, seat and
back cushions must be removed prior
to flight with doors off.
d. First aid kit – Check.