CHAPTER 2. MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT CHECKLIST

TM 1-1510-225-MTF CHAPTER 2. MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT CHECKLIST - 2-1. GENERAL. This chapter contains the maintenance test flight requirements peculiar to Army Model C-12R air- craft. Conditions requiring accomplishment of test flights shall be in accordance with AR 95-1 and TM 1-1500-328-23. The requirements contained herein are established to assure a thor- ough inspection of the aircraft before flight, during flight, and upon completion of the maintenance test flight. The right side of the checklist (troubleshooting reference) is cross indexed to the troubleshooting guides contained in Chapter 3 or the troubleshooting chapter of the applicable maintenance manual or both. A dash between references means “through”; and a comma means “and”, The references list the possible abnor- mal conditions, indications, or malfunctions which could be encountered while performing the procedure. PROCEDURE TROUBLESHOOTING REFERENCE PRIOR TO MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT * 1. Forms and records - Check. * 2. Weight and balance - Maintenance test flight shall be conducted with full oil, full main tanks, full auxiliary tanks, two pilots, optional equipment, and ballast if required to remain within center of gravity limits. The average takeoff weight shall be 12,200 +200 pounds with center of gravity between 184.7 to 187.0 inches aft of datum for the maximum cruise power and speed check. Test weight shall be 11,300 +200 pounds with center of gravity at 184.7 to 187.0 inches aft of datum for stall tests. All other tests shall be con- ducted within normal weight limits. * 3. Thorough flight readiness inspection in accordance with the requirements 2-1