Eurocopter AS 350 83 Flight Manual page 130

FLIGHT MANUAL
-Check of the installation .
On the ground, before carrying out a load transport operation:
Check that the hook opens correctly both in normal and jettison control
oodes.
Zero the load indicator.
In flight, press the "SLING" pushbutton in order to set the system in
readiness for normal release of the load which will be acc~lished by
actuating the switch situated on the cyclic stick grip.
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.When the load is secured, apply collective pitch very sooothly, while
maintaining the aircraft directly above the load. When the cables are
taut, dwell briefly before raising the load.
. .lift the load off the ground vertically, keeping a watch on the load
indicator, then move off in a forward clintJ.
--Manoeuvres
All control movements should be made very gently, with very gradual
acceleration and deceleration, and only slightly banked turns.
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Establish zero translational ground speed sufficiently high to ensure
that the load is not dragged along ground, then descend vertically until
the load is deposi1:ed. The load indica1:or reading is zero.
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To release 1:he load, aC1:uate the switch on 1:he cyclic s1:ick grip.
Check tha1: the load is effectivelv released.
If the load is not off, actuate 1:he je1:tison handle to clear it.
5 PERFORMANCE
The Performance Data given in the basic Flight Manual remain applicable.
The performance curves for weigh1:s in excess of 4961 lb (2250 kg) are
. plotted in dotted line on the performance charts contained in the
PERFORMANCE Sec1:ion of 1:he basic Fligh1: Manual.
DGAC APproved: 35D 83 SUP. 12
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