TM 55-1510-219-MTF
SECTION II. MAINTENANCE TEST
FLIGHT CHECKLIST
General. This section contains the maintenance test flight
requirements peculiar to Army Model RC-12D aircraft. The
requirements contained herein are established to insure 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 Section III. 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
flights shall be flown with ballast if required
to remain within weight and center-of-gravity
limits. The average takeoff weight shall be
12,720 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 55-1510-219-10 - Performed.
4. Special preflight checks:
a. Keylock switch - On.
b. Battery switch - On.
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