Chapter 1 Introduction - Beechcraft C-12C Operator And Technical Reference Manual

1-1. GENERAL.
These instructions are for use by the operator.
They apply to the C-12C, C-12D1, C-12D2, C-12T1,
and C-12T2 model aircraft.
1-2. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES.
Warnings, cautions, and notes are used to
emphasize important and critical instructions and are
used for the following conditions:
WARNING
An operating procedure, practice, etc.,
which, if not correctly followed, could
result in personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
An operating procedure, practice, etc.,
which, if not strictly observed, could result
in damage to or destruction of equipment.
An operating procedure, condition, etc.,
which is essential to highlight.
1-3. DESCRIPTION.
This manual contains
instructions and procedures for the aircraft under most
circumstances. The observance of limitations,
performance, and weight/balance data provided is
mandatory. The observance of procedures is
mandatory except when modification is required
because of multiple emergencies, adverse weather,
terrain, etc. Basic flight principles are not included.
THIS MANUAL SHALL BE CARRIED IN THE
AIRCRAFT AT ALL TIMES. Manuals printed from CD
must be on standard 8 1/2 x 11 paper.
Users are authorized
chapters/sub-chapters that are not applicable to their
aircraft model and are not required to carry those
chapters/sub-chapters on-board.
1-4. APPENDIX A, REFERENCES.
Appendix A is a listing of official publications
cited within the manual applicable to and available for
flight crews.
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1-5. APPENDIX B, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMS.
Appendix B is a listing of abbreviations and
terms used throughout the manual.
1-6. INDEX.
The index lists, in alphabetical order, every titled
paragraph, figure, and table contained in this manual.
1-7. ARMY AVIATION SAFETY PROGRAM.
Reports necessary to comply with the safety
program are prescribed in AR 385-40.
1-8. DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO
PREVENT ENEMY USE.
For information concerning destruction of Army
materiel to
TM 750-244-1-5.
1-9. FORMS AND RECORDS.
Army
maintenance records, which are to be used by
crewmembers, are prescribed in AR 95-1 and DA PAM
738-751 respectively.
ments are prescribed in AR 95-1 with procedures
found in TM 55-1500-342-23.
1-10. EXPLANATION OF CHANGE SYMBOLS.
a. General. Change symbols show current
changes only.
indicate changes in the following:
material; indexes and tabular data where the change
cannot be identified; blank space resulting from the
deletion of text, an illustration or a table; or correction
of minor inaccuracies, such as spelling, punctuation,
relocation of material, etc., unless correction changes
the meaning of instructive information and procedures.
the
b. Text and Table Changes. Changes to text
and tables, including new material on added pages,
are indicated by a vertical line in the outer margin
extending close to the entire area of the material
affected.
c. Illustration Changes. A miniature pointing
hand symbol is used to denote a change to an
illustration.
margin, rather than miniature pointing hands, is used
TM 1-1510-218-10
prevent enemy
aviators' flight records
Weight and balance require-
Change symbols are not used to
However, a vertical line in the outer
use, refer to
and aircraft
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