TM 1-1510-224-10
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1-1.
GENERAL
These instructions are for use by the operator(s).
They apply to the RC-12P and RC-12Q aircraft.
1-2.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES.
Warnings, cautions, and notes are used to
emphasize
important
and
critical
instructions.
Explanatory examples are as follows:
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,
condition, or statement, which if not
strictly observed, could result in
damage
to
or
destruction
of
equipment,
loss
of
mission
effectiveness, or long term health
hazards to personnel.
NOTE
An operating procedure, condition,
etc., which is essential to highlight.
1-3.
DESCRIPTION.
This
manual
contains
the
best
operating
instructions and procedures for the RC-12P and RC-12Q
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 DURING ALL FLIGHTS.
The RC-12P and RC-12Q are pressurized, low
wing, all metal aircraft and are powered by two turboprop
engines. The RC-12Q aircraft is distinguished by the
large SATCOM radome located on top of the fuselage.
a.
RC-12P P Basic Mission Statement. The
basic mission of the aircraft is radio reconnaissance.
b.
RC-12Q Q Basic Mission Statement. The
basic mission of the aircraft is Direct Air to Satellite
Relay
(DASR) communications.
1-4.
APPENDIX A, REFERENCES.
Appendix A is a listing of official publications, cited
within this manual, which are applicable to and available
for flight crews.
1-5.
APPENDIX B, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMS.
Appendix B is a listing of abbreviations and terms
used throughout this manual.
1-6.
INDEX.
The index lists, in alphabetical order, titled
paragraphs, figures, and tables 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 prevent enemy use, refer to TM 750-244-1-5.
1-9. FORMS AND RECORDS.
Army
aviators
flight
record
and
aircraft
maintenance records which are to be used by crew
members are prescribed in DA PAM 738-751 and weight
and balance manual TM 55-1500-342-23.
1-10. EXPLANATION OF CHANGE SYMBOLS.
Except as noted in this paragraph, 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.
NOTE
Exception: pages with emergency
markings, which consist of black
diagonal lines around three edges,
may have the vertical line or change
symbol
placed
along
the
inner
margins.
A miniature pointing hand symbol is used to
denote a change to an illustration. However, a vertical
line in the outer margin, rather than miniature pointing
hands, is utilized when there have been extensive
changes made to an illustration. Symbols show current
changes only. Change symbols are not utilized to
indicate changes in the following:
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