CAUTION
The ECS or the bleed-air heater must be off during takeoff.
NOTE
Takeoff will be initiated with the helicopter positioned, such that
the takeoff reference marks are directly opposite the crew doors
and the helicopter centered on the runway.
This will assure that the tail rotor is within the runway limits.
Collective : MPOG.
Nose wheel lock : ON (lever up).
Parking brake : Off. Check PARK BRK ON
caution message out.
Caution and warning messages : Check none.
RPM switch : Set 102%.
NR/N2 speed : 102% stabilized, check.
Radio altimeter (if installed) : Press the TEST pushbutton and
verify for correct functioning.
ADI : Verify for equivalent attitude
indication between ADIs.
External lights : As required.
NOTE
When use of search and landing light is required proceed as
follows:
LDG LT switch : FWD.
SCHLT switch : ON, extend and set as
necessary.
RFM A109E
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