Eurocopter AS 350 83 Flight Manual page 83

FLIGHT MANUAL. .
2 GROUND CHECK PROCEDURE
The engine power check cannot be carried out at high power level on the
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ground with a high-power single-engine helicopter of this type.
Before forward flight in a 5 ft hover, increase the collective pitch
enough to ensure a momentary Ng increase of at least 1 %.
After having reached a safe altitude, a nonnal in flight power assurance
check may be performed.
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DGAC Approved: 350 B3 ~.~
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