TM 1-1510-224-MTF
CHAPTER 2. MAINTENANCE TEST
FLIGHT CHECKLIST
2-1. GENERAL. This chapter contains the maintenance test flight
requirements peculiar to Army Model RC-12P aircraft. Conditions
requiring accomplishment of test flights shall be in accordance with TM
1-1500-328-23. The requirements contained herein are established to
assure a thorough inspection of the aircraft before flight, during flight,
and upon completion of the maintenance test flight. The right side of the
checklist
(troubleshooting
reference
is
cross
indexed
to
the
troubleshooting guides contained in Chapter 3 or the troubleshooting
chapter of the applicable maintenance manual or both. A dash between
references means ‘ through’; and a comma means ‘and’. The references
list the possible abnormal conditions, indications, or malfunctions which
could be encountered while performing the procedure.
PROCEDURE
TROUBLESHOOTING
REFERENCE
PRIOR TO MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT
* 1.
Forms and records - Check.
* 2.
Weight and balance - Maintenance test
flight shall be conducted with full oil, full
main tanks, full auxiliary tanks, two pilots,
optional
equipment,
and
ballast
if
required to remain within center-of-
gravity limits. The average takeoff
weight shall be 13,500 +200 pounds or
15,000 +200 pounds for the maximum
cruise power and speed check and stall
flights. All other tests shall be conducted
within normal weight limits.
* 3.
Thorough flight readiness inspection in
accordance
with
the
requirements
contained
in
TM
1-1510-224-10
-
Performed.
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