CSP-HE/HS-1
Handling, Servicing,
and Maintenance
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500
(Models 369HE/HS/HM
)
Revision 6
7-17
7-19. FLYABLE STORAGE - NO TIME LIMIT
Inspection before storage:
Perform Daily Inspection.
Ensure that fuel cells are full (topped off), and that oil in engine oil tank
and main and aft transmissions is at FULL level.
Storage:
To maintain a flyable storage condition, perform daily inspection; ground ru−
nup must be performed at least once every 5 days.
Perform daily pre−flight check.
Start engine (Section IV). After idle stabilizes, accelerate engine to flight
idle. Operate until oil temperature shows an increase and ammeter reads
zero.
Replenish fuel as necessary.
Open movable air vents in each cargo door; positioning air vent openings
downward.
Install covers and equipment used to park and moor helicopter.
Install static ground.
Before next flight:
Remove covers and equipment used to park and moor helicopter.
Perform daily preflight check (Ref. Section IV).