CSP
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902RFM207E
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ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 (902 Configuration with PW 207E)
Optional Equipment
RDR 1400C Weather Radar
Original
10
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65
FAA Approved
Reissue 2
10
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14. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: RDR
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1400C WEATHER RADAR
PART I
GENERAL
No change.
PART II
LIMITATIONS
Ambient temperature limits:
Maximum temperature for operating radar is 40
°
C.
National safety regulations for radar operations shall be followed.
Do not operate radar within 50 FT (15M) of refueling vehicles or
containers containing flammables or explosives.
Do not operate radar within 100 FT (30M) of refueling operations.
Do not allow personnel within 15 FT (5M) of area being scanned
by antenna when system is transmitting.
Placard:
WEATHER RADAR SYSTEM MUST BE TURNED TO “STBY” OR “OFF” WHEN ON THE GROUND.
PART III
EMERGENCY AND MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES
No change.
PART IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
NOTE
:
Additional operating instructions may be found in the Telephonics Pilot’s Guide,
RDR
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1400C Color Weather and Search & Rescue Radar, publication number
106501.
Preflight checks:
•
Radome
CHECK CONDITION
Engine starting:
Ensure that the RDR 1400C is not switched ON during engine starts.
Landing:
•
Function switch
SET TO “STBY”, OR
OFF
WARNING
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