CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION

TM 1-1510-225-MTF CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION NOTE A maintenance test flight is an exceptionally demanding operation and requires a thorough flight readiness inspection (PREFLIGHT). The flight readiness inspection is prescribed in TM 1-1510-225-10 (operator’s manual) and must be completed prior to each maintenance test flight. Emergency procedures are found in the applicable operator’s manual (-10) or checklist (-CL) and are not duplicated in this publication. Prior to each maintenance test flight, the pilot will contact maintenance/quality control personnel to deter- mine the maintenance that has been performed. This manual should be used only by qualified maintenance test flight pilots as required in AR 95-1. l-l. PURPOSE. The purpose of this manual is to provide complete instructions for performing a maintenance test flight of C-12R aircraft. For the specific conditions which require a general or limited maintenance test flight or functional accep- tance flight, refer to AR 95-1 and TM 1-1500-328-23, the applicable maintenance manual, and the aircraft support con- tract. 1-2. DEFINITIONS. a. Maintenance Test Flight. A flight for which the pri- mary mission is to determine airworthiness, i.e., that the air- frame, powerplant, accessories, and items of equipment are functioning in accordance with predetermined requirements in the intended operational environment. b. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. Warnings, cau- tions, and notes are used to emphasize important and critical instructions and are used for the following conditions: 1-1