Method Of Presentation; Definition Of Terms - MD Helicopters MD900 Flight Manual

SECTION XI Category A Operations (FAA Approved)
Information contained in this section pertains to Category A operations only
and supplements information that appears in Sections I thru X of this manual.
At the front of each section there is an table of contents that lists the data by para­
graph number, title, and page number.
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METHOD OF PRESENTATION

General information in the various sections is provided in narrative form. Other
information is given in step-by-step procedures, graphs, charts, or tabular form.
The information in the step-by-step procedure is presented in the imperative mode;
each statement describing a particular operation to be accomplished. Expansion
of the steps is accomplished as follows:
A black change bar (
information appearing on that page. A hand
of an illustration.
A WARNING brings to the pilot's immediate attention that
WARNING
equipment damage and/or personal injury will occur if the
instruction is disregarded − placed after the instruction/step.
A CAUTION alerts the individual that equipment damage may result
CAUTION
if the procedural step is not followed to the letter − placed after
the instruction/step.
NOTE
: A NOTE expands upon and explains the preceding step and provides fuller
understanding of the particular operation.
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DEFINITION OF TERMS

The concept of procedural word usage and intended meaning has been adhered
to in preparing this manual is as follows:
"Shall" has been used only when the application of a procedure is mandatory.
"Should" has been used only when the application of a procedure is recommended.
"May" and "need not" have been used only when the application of a procedure
is optional.
The terms IMMEDIATELY, POSSIBLE, and PRACTICAL as used in this manual
refer to the degree of urgency with which a landing must be made.
LAND IMMEDIATELY - Execute a power-on approach and landing without delay.
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
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