EUROCOPTER
FLIGHT MANUAL BO 105 CB-5/CBS-5
4 - 1
LBA APPROVED
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S E C T I O N 4
N O R M A L P R O C E D U R E S
4.1 GENERAL
This section contains instructions and recommended procedures that are peculiar to the
operation of this helicopter.
For definition of terms, abbreviations and symbols used in this section refer to Section 1.
4.2 PREPARATION FOR FLIGHT
4.2.1 Flight Restrictions
The minimum, normal, maximum and cautionary operation ranges for the helicopter and
its subsystems are indicated by instrument markings, placards and decals.
For helicopter and subsystem restrictions refer to Section 2, Limitations.
4.2.2 Flight Planning
Refer to Sections 5 and 9 to determine required fuel, airspeeds and power settings for
takeoff, climb, cruise, and hovering and landing data necessary to accomplish the mis-
sion.
4.2.3 Mass and Balance
The takeoff and anticipated landing gross mass and balance should be obtained before
takeoff and checked against mass and load limits, and center of gravity limitations (see
Section 2).
4.3 PREFLIGHT CHECK
4.3.1 General
The preflight check shall be accomplished, at the latest, before the first flight of the day
and according to either the Flight Manual, the Maintenance Manual or the Pilot’s Check-
list.
The preflight check is not a detailed mechanical inspection, but essentially a visual check
of the helicopter for correct condition.
Items marked with a star (L) need to be checked each flight before takeoff
.