MD Helicopters 369E, Руководство по летной эксплуатации вертолетов

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CSP − E − 1
Optional Equipment
Emergency Floats
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500E
(Model 369E)
Revision 14
9 − 25
FAA Approved
9 − 8. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS − EMERGENCY FLOATS
PART I
GENERAL
MDHI Emergency Float Kit, consists of inflatable bag−type floats intended for
use in emergency landings only, during over−water operation. It is furnished
with squib−actuated valves and with steel pressure vessels.
The floats are normally carried in the stowed configuration, mounted as a com-
pact package on top of each skid. A press−to−test indicator light is provided to
check the condition of the electrical actuation circuits for each float. This indi-
cator is located on the caution and warning indicator panel. The circuit break-
er is located at the bottom of the circuit breaker panel. A recessed switch is
provided on the cyclic stick for the pilot to initiate inflation when required.
The switch activates valves allowing air or nitrogen stored in pressure vessels
within the float packages to inflate the floats. An optional Night Landing Kit
is available consisting of dual belly mounted sealed beam lights, a circuit
breaker, and a three position switch installed on the collective control. Forward
position illuminates the standard nose mounted landing light; center position is
off; and aft position illuminates the belly lights. Night flight over water is per-
mitted with the night landing light kit installed.