TM
1-1510-225-MTF
CHAPTER 2. MAINTENANCE TEST
FLIGHT CHECKLIST -
2-1. GENERAL. This chapter contains the maintenance
test flight requirements peculiar to Army Model C-12R air-
craft. Conditions requiring accomplishment of test flights shall
be in accordance with AR 95-1 and TM 1-1500-328-23. The
requirements contained herein are established to assure a thor-
ough 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 abnor-
mal 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 12,200 +200
pounds with center of gravity between
184.7 to 187.0 inches aft of datum for
the maximum cruise power and speed
check. Test weight shall be 11,300
+200 pounds with center of gravity at
184.7 to 187.0 inches aft of datum for
stall tests. All other tests shall be con-
ducted within normal weight limits.
* 3. Thorough flight readiness inspection
in accordance with the requirements
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