TM 55-1510-215-MTF
PROCEDURE
TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
Pressure altitude - 10,000 feet.
b.
Power - 800-1000 ft.-lbs. torque.
c.
Propellers- Set 1900 RPM.
d.
Gear- UP.
e.
Flaps - UP.
f.
Airspeed - 206 KIAS maximum.
g.
Stall warning silencer switch -ARM.
Immediately reduce airspeed if any
flutter, oscillation or vibration is
encountered.
*h.
Flight controls - Check for any
indication
of
flutter,
oscillation,
vibration or malfunction.
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