Pilot-Navigator - Kazan Helicopters Mi-17-1V Flight Manual

MII-17-1B. Flight manual
Warning:
The helicopter flying is strictly forbidden if the red strip
of the main rotor spar pressure indicator cap becomes
visible.
(c) The fuselage, tail boom and tail boom pylon for condition of the skin
and the flight compartment glazing (freedom from snow and ice),
condition and proper attachment of the antennas and pitot static
tubes. Inspect the engine and main gearbox access doors, cowlings
and servicing platforms for closed condition.
(d)
Absence of covers on the Pitot tubes, CO-121 ice detector and icing
indicator.
(e) Freedom of the dust protection device, engines, AVl-9B APU, fan
and engine exhaust pipes from the shields, snow and ice.
(f) Freedom from leaks of fuel, oil and other liquids.
(g) Integrity of the navigation and anti-collision lights glasses.
(h) The stabilizer for condition of the skin (freedom of its surface from
ice and snow).
(i) The tail rotor for condition of the blades (freedom from mechanical
damage, burnt-through areas on the heated surfaces, bulging of
rubber coating, ice or frozen snow), freedom from leaks of oil, free-
dom of the hub from ice and snow.
Q) The anti-icing system wires for freedom from damage.
(k) The landing gear for condition of the shock struts (freedom of the
rods from fouling and leakage of hydraulic fluid).
(I) Proper charging of the shock struts, condition and deflection of the
LG wheel tyres.
(m) The external fuel tanks for freedom from fuel leaks, for reliable clos-
ing of the filler caps, condition of the tank fasteners.
(n) Before flight in which the external sling system is to be used check
the guards of the hatch, the external sling system fittings at frames
Nos 7 and 10, the lock pivot for easiness of rotation.
Use maintenance stands for inspection of highly located units of the
(4) Inspect the cargo compartment to make sure:
(a) The floor is free from damage and deformation.
(b) The windows and skin are free from damage.
(c) There are no leaks of fuel and AMr-10 hydraulic fluid.
(d)
The cargo doors and their locks are reliably locked.
(5) Brief the personnel accompanying the cargo on behavior during flight, on
signals. and procedure of emergency escape,che.ck their knowledge of
the main rules of parachute usage and emergency jettisoning of the en-
trance door and escape door and appoint a group leader.
3.2.3. Pilot-Navigator
(1) Check the following in the course of preflight inspection:
(a) Compliance of the helicopter load with the assigned flight mission.
(b) Correct arrangement of the cargo with the CG limitations and cargo
compartment floor loading limitations accounted for.
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