TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATOR’s MANUAL FOR HELICOPTER, ATTACK, AH-64A APACHE, TM 1-1520-238-10, US ARMY, , Military Manuals

US Army TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATOR’s MANUAL FOR HELICOPTER, ATTACK, AH-64A APACHE, TM 1-1520-238-10

These instructions are for use of the operators. They apply to AH-64A helicopters.

The AH-64A helicopter is designed as a weapons-delivery platform and is equipped with point target (Hellfire missile), area weapon (30mm chain gun), and aerial rocket (2.75-inch folding-fin type) systems. The AH-64A carries
two crewmembers: a pilot and a copilot/gunner (CPG).

This manual contains the best operating instructions and procedures for the AH-64A under most circumstances. The observance of limitations, performance, and weight balance data provided is mandatory. The observance of procedure is mandatory, except when modification is required
because of multiple emergencies, adverse weather, terrain, etc. Basic flight principles are not included.

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2 AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Section I. Aircraft
Section II. Emergency Equipment
Section III. Engines and Related Systems
Section IV. Fuel System
Section V. Flight Control System
Section VI. Hydraulic and Pressurized Air Systems
Section VII. Power Train System
Section VIII. Rotors
Section IX. Utility Systems
Section X. Heating, Ventilation, Cooling, and Environmental Control Systems
Section XI. Electrical Power Supply and Distribution Systems
Section XII. Auxiliary Power Unit
Section XIII. Lighting
Section XIV. Flight Instruments
Section XV. Servicing, Parking, and Mooring
CHAPTER 3 AVIONICS
Section I. General
Section II. Communications
Section III. Navigation
Section IV. Transponder and Radar
CHAPTER 4 MISSION EQUIPMENT
Section I. Mission Avionics
Section II. Armament
Section III. Active and Passive Defense Equipment
CHAPTER 5 OPERATING LIMITS AND RESTRICTIONS
Section I. General
Section II. System Limits
Section III. Power Limits
Section IV. Loading Limits
Section V. Airspeed Limits Maximum and Minimum
Section VI. Maneuvering Limits
Section VII. Environmental Restrictions
Section VIII. Other Limits
CHAPTER 6 WEIGHT/BALANCE AND LOADING
Section I. General
Section II. Weight and Balance
Section III. Fuel and Oil
Section IV. Personnel
Section V. Mission Equipment
Section VI. Cargo Loading
Section VII. Center of Gravity
CHAPTER 7 PERFORMANCE DATA FOR AH-64A HELICOPTERS
EQUIPPED WITH T700-GE-701 ENGINES
Section I. Introduction
Section II. Maximum Torque Available
Section III. Hover Ceiling
Section IV. Hover Limits
Section V. Cruise
Section VI. Drag
Section VII. Climb-Descent
CHAPTER 7A PERFORMANCE DATA FOR AH-64A HELICOPTERS
EQUIPPED WITH T700-GE-701C ENGINES
Section I. Introduction
Section II. Maximum Torque Available
Section III. Hover Ceiling
Section IV. Hover Limits
Section V. Cruise
Section VI. Drag
Section VII. Climb-Descent
CHAPTER 8 NORMAL PROCEDURES
Section I. Crew Duties
Section II. Operating Procedures and Maneuvers
Section III. Instrument Flight
Section IV. Flight Characteristics
Section V. Adverse Environmental Conditions
CHAPTER 9 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Section I. Aircraft Systems
Section II. Mission Equipment
Section III. Caution/Warning Light Emergency Procedures
APPENDIX A REFERENCES
APPENDIX B ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMS
ALPHABETICAL INDEX