Eurocopter AS 350 83 Flight Manual page 124

FLIGHT MANUAL
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Establish zero translational ground speed sufficiently high to ensure
that the load is not dragged along the ground, then descend vertically
until the load is deposited. The load indicator reading is zero.
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To release the load, actuate the switch on the cyclic stick.
Check that the load is effectivelv released.
If the load is not off, actuate the jettison handle to release it.
.5 PERFORMANCE
-The Performance Data given in the basic Flight Manual apply.
The performance curves for weights in excess of 2250 kg (4961lb) are
plotted in dotted line on the performance charts contained in the
PERFORMANCE Section of the basic Flight Manual.
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DGAC Approved: 35083 SUP .11
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