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: Aft Mount
Original
10
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59
FAA Approved
Reissue 2
10
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13. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: SX
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16 NIGHT SUN WITH AFT MOUNT
PART I
GENERAL
These operating instructions describe the SX-16 Nightsun Searchlight installation
for the MD900 as installed with the aft mount. Additional information may be found
in the SX-16 operations 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.
The searchlight is mounted to a trapeze-style, quick-disconnect, aft support mount
attached to the rear of the fuselage (Ref. Figure 10-22)
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.
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.
WARNING
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