SECTION II. MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT CHECKLIST

TM 1-1510-223-MTF

SECTION II. MAINTENANCE TEST

FLIGHT CHECKLIST

General.

This section contains the maintenance test flight

requirements peculiar to Army Model RC-12N aircraft.

The

requirements contained herein are established to ensure 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 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 1-1510-223-10 -

Performed.

* 4.

Oxygen system - Check that oxygen quantity is sufficient

for the entire mission, that crew masks operate normally,

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