U.S. Army Bell 206A JetRanger OH-58D Kiowa Helicopter TECHNICAL MANUAL MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT

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Purpose. The purpose of this manual is to
provide complete instructions for performing
maintenance test flights of OH-58D helicopters.

Maintenance Test Flight. A functional test flight
for which the primary purpose is to determine
whether the airframe, powerplant, accessories and
other equipment are functioning in accordance with
predetermined requirements while subjected to the
intended environment.

General Information.
a. This manual covers only maintenance test flights
of OH-58D helicopters and in no way supersedes
any information contained in the TM 1-1520-248-10
or -CL, but is to be used in conjunction with the -10
and -CL. For the purpose of maintenance test flights
only, this manual satisfies all the requirements of the
-CL for “Before Starting Engine Checks” through
“Engine Shutdown Checks”.

b. Crew requirements will be as specified in TM 1-
1520-248-10.

c. The duration of the general or limited test flight
will be in accordance with the requirements of TM 1-
1500-328-23.

d. Checks completed with this manual shall not be
conducted with live ordnance installed on the
aircraft.