CSP
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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
10
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85
FAA Approved
Reissue 2
Original
Searchlight (Ref. Figure 10-31):
Drive assemblies
CHECK
IR filter
CHECK CONDITION
Clear lens
CHECK CONDITION
Cooling fan intake
NO OBSTRUCTIONS
Laser pointer
CHECK ATTACHMENT
Searchlight mounting
CHECK ATTACHMENT
Heat shield
CHECK ATTACHMENT
AFTER TAKEOFF
The SX-16 is fully controllable in azimuth up to 85 KIAS. Above 85 KIAS, control
of the SX-16 may be affected by the slipstream, resulting in the searchlight moving
on its own by slipping the clutch.
With the IR lens in the forward and horizontal position, the SX-16 can be controlled
up to 80 KIAS . As the light is moved to the side and rear position, the lens is
less affected by the slipstream and can be raised and lowered at progressively higher
airspeeds up to 100 KIAS.
Search light operation (while airborne only):
Turning searchlight ON:
Master switch
ON; THEN MOMENTARILY TO
START POSITION
NOTE
:
Do not operate searchlight while on ground unless conducting maintenance
checks. Ground checks may be accomplished with generator power or with the
aircraft connected to a GPU.
The magnetic compass may become inaccurate with the SX
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16 ON.
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W.E.S.T. control panel switches
OPERATE AS
NECESSARY
Turning searchlight OFF:
Do not turn lamp OFF until lamp is fully illuminated.
Searchlight
MAXIMUM UP
POSITION
Master switch
OFF
NOTE
:
Allow lamp to cool for one minute before turning back ON.
CAUTION
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