TM 1-1520-238-MTF
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Change 5
PROCEDURE
TROUBLESHOOTING
REFERENCE
**BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECKS
1. Weapons ARM/SAFE switches –
SAFE.
2. TAIL WHEEL – LOCK.
3. Wheel brakes – Set as required.
4. Systems – Check.
a. FUEL panel switches
b. Fuel quantity
c. Engine instruments
d. Caution/warning panel.
e. PPC data correlation.
5. Avionics – As desired.
FLIGHT CHECKS
*1. Initial takeoff checks – Perform normal
takeoff and climb out to initial test
altitude. Note the following:
a. HAS – Engage, note automatic
disengage as aircraft accelerates
through 15 GS or 50 KTAS.
b. Correct stabilator programming.
c. Normal control positions and
aircraft response.
d. Vibration levels and entry
conditions if encountered.
e. Proper instrument indications, and
sensor operation.
f. Engine torque matching (within
5%).
A5
A4, G
