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ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 (902 Configuration with PW 207E)
Optional Equipment
LEO
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II
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A5 Observation System
Original
10
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71
FAA Approved
Reissue 2
10
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15. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: LEO
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II
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A5 OBSERVATION SYSTEM
PART I
GENERAL
These operating instructions describe the LEO-II-A5 installed either on the “univer
sal mount” or the External Paload Mounting System (EPMS). Additional information
may be found in the LEO-II-A5 operator manual.
Whenever the installation or operation of this special mission equipment affects
the operation of the basic helicopter, appropriate mention of the affected procedure,
limitation, operation, will be described herein.
PART II
LIMITATIONS
EPMS only:
Maximum airspeed 140 KIAS.
Do not use the equipment adaptors as steps.
PART III
EMERGENCY AND MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES
No change.
PART IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
NOTE
:
Additional operational procedures may be found in the Cumulus LEO
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II
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A5
operating instructions manual.
Preflight checks:
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Stabilized turret assembly
CHECK CONDITION
AND ATTACHEMENT
TO MOUNTING
SURFACE
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EPMS
• •
Main beam and cross tube attachment brackets
CHECK CONDITION
AND INTEGRITY OF
STEP ASSEMBLY
• •
Cross tube attachment brackets
CHECK ATTACHMENT
TO LANDING GEAR
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Equipment adaptor
CHECK CONDITION
AND SECURITY
Engine starting:
Ensure that the laptop control unit power switch is OFF during engine starts.
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