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902RFM207E
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ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 (902 Configuration with PW 207E)
Optional Equipment
SX
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16 Night Sun: EPMS Mount
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FAA Approved
Reissue 2
Original
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19. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: SX
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16 NIGHT SUN WITH EPMS
MOUNT AND LASER POINTER
PART I
GENERAL
These operating instructions describe the SX-16 Nightsun Searchlight with laser
pointer installed on the external payload mounting system (EPMS). Additional infor
mation may be found in the SX-16 operator manual and the W.E.S.T. “Operator
panel for SX-16 and laser system”. 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
A landing light shall be switched on when operating below 100FT AGL with the
searchlight (SX-16) on.
The use of the SX-16 as a landing light is not approved.
Do not turn ON the SX-16 while on the ground.
Maximum airspeed 140 KIAS.
Do not use the equipment adaptors as steps.
Searchlight to be in maximum up position and facing forward when not in use.
PART III
EMERGENCY AND MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES
No change.
PART IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Ensure that the searchlight assembly has cooled before handling.
Do not turn the searchlight ON while on the ground.
Temporary blindness may occur to personnel if searchlight is
aimed at vehicles or other aircraft at distances closer that 330 feet
(100 meters).
In the infrared (IR) mode, the light beam is invisible and is a hazard
to personnel at distances closer that 425 FT (130 meters). Do not
perform operational checks of the searchlight with the IR filter in
place while helicopter is on the ground.
Avoid aiming the laser pointer at personnel below a distance of 72
feet (22 meters).
WARNING
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