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FAA APPROVED
BHT-206L3-FM-1
2-1.
INTRODUCTION
This
section
contains
instructions
and
procedures
for
operating
the
helicopter
from
the planning
stage,
through
actual
flight
conditions,
to
securing
the
helicopter
after landing.
Normal
and
standard
conditions
are
assumed
in these
procedures.
Pertinent
data in other
sections
is referenced
when
applicable.
The instructions
and procedures
contained
herein
are
written
for
the
purpose
of
standardization
and are not applicable
to
all situations.
2-2.
OPERATING
LIMITATIONS
The minimum
and maximum
limits,
and the
normal
and cautionary
operating
ranges
for the helicopter
and its subsystems
are
indicated
by instrument
markings
and
placards.
The
instrument
markings
and
placards
represent
careful
aerodynamic
calculations
that
are
substantiated
by
flight
test
data.
Refer
to Section
1,
--
LIMITATIONS,
for a detailed
explanation
of
each operating
limitation.
2-3.
FLIGHT PLANNING
Each flight
should
be planned
adequately
to ensure
safe operations
and to provide
the pilot
with
the data to be used during
flight.
Check
type
of mission
to be performed
and destination.
Select
appropriate
performance
charts
to
be used from Section
4, PERFORMANCE.
2-4.
TAKEOFF
AND
LANDING
DATA
Refer to Section
1 for takeoff
and landing
weight
limits
and
to
Section
4 for
performance
information.
2-5.
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
Determine
proper
weight
and balance
of
the helicopter
as follows:
1.
Consult
BHT-206L3-MD-1
for
instructions.
2.
Compute
takeoff
and
anticipated
landing
gross
weight,
check
helicopter
center
of gravity
(CG)
locations,
and determine
weight
of
fuel, oil, payload,
etc.
3.
Ensure
weight/CG
limits
listed
in
Section
1 have not been exceeded.
2-6.
PREFLIGHT CHECK
The pilot
is responsible
for determining
whether
the helicopter
is in condition
for
safe flight.
Refer to figure
2-l for preflight
check
sequence.
NOTE
The
preflight
check
is
not
intended
to
be
a detailed
mechanical
inspection,
but simply
a guide to help the pilot check the
condition
of the helicopter.
It may
be
as
comprehensive
as
conditions
warrant
at
the
discretion
of the pilot.
Rev. 1
2-31
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