TM 1-1520-240-MTF
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SECTION I INTRODUCTION
1.
Purpose. The purpose of this manual is to provide
complete instructions for performing a maintenance test
flight of CH-47D aircraft. For the specific conditions which
require a general or limited maintenance test flight, refer to
TM 1-1500-328-23 and TM 55-1520-240-23.
2.
Definitions.
a.
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.
b.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes.
Warnings,
Cautions, and Notes are used to emphasize important and
critical instructions and are used for the following
conditions:
WARNING
An operating procedure, practice, ect., which
if not correctly followed, will result in
personnel injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
An operating procedure, practice, ect., which
if not strictly observed, will result in damage
or destruction of equipment.
NOTE
An operating procedure, condition, ect., which is
essential to highlight.
