US Army Technical Manual, OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR, ARMY RC-12N AIRCRAFT, NSN 1510-01-361-5016, TM 1-1510-223-10, 1994

US Army Technical Manual, OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR, ARMY RC-12N AIRCRAFT, NSN 1510-01-361-5016, TM 1-1510-223-10, 1994


1-1. GENERAL.
These instructions are for use by the operator(s). They apply to the RC-12N aircraft.

1-3. DESCRIPTION.
a. This manual contains the best operating instructions
and procedures for the RC-12N aircraft under most
circumstances. The observance of limitations, performance,
and weight/balance data provided is mandatory.
The observance of procedures is mandatory except
when modification is required because of multiple emergencies,
adverse weather, terrain, etc. Your flying experience
is recognized, and therefore, basic flight principles
are not included. THIS MANUAL SHALL BE CARRIED
IN THE AIRCRAFT AT ALL TIMES.

b. The RC-12N is a pressurized, low wing, all metal
aircraft and is powered by two turboprop engines. The
basic mission of the aircraft is radio reconnaissance.