TM 1-1510-224-MTF
PROCEDURE
TROUBLES HOOTING
REFERENCE
DESCENT AND LOW LEVEL CRUISE
* 1.
Maximum rate (Vmo) descent. If the test
pilot is satisfied that the entire aircraft is
functioning
properly,
perform
the
maximum rate descent check as follows:
(a) Cruise
altitude
-
Establish
in
accordance with figure 3.
(b) POWER levers - IDLE.
(c) PROP levers - Set 1700 RPM.
(d) Gear - UP.
(e) Flaps - UP.
(f)
Airspeed - In accordance with figure
3.
WARNING
Immediately
reduce
airspeed
if
any
flutter,
oscillation or vibration is encountered.
*(g) Flight controls - Check for any
indication
of
flutter,
oscillation,
vibration, or malfunction.
*(h) Windows and doors - Check for
wind noise indicating air leaks.
(i)
Aircraft - Level off at 10,000 feet.
* 2.
Elevator trim - Nose down trim stops will
be set as follows:
(a) POWER levers - Set maximum
continuous power. Do not exceed
N1 or TGT limits.
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