ENSTROM 280FX OPERATOR’S MANUAL 4-1
FAA Approved: Mar 26/12 Rev. 6
Report No. 28-AC-020 Feb 21/12
SECTION 4. NORMAL PROCEDURES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARAGRAPH DESCRIPTION PAGE
Table of Contents ................................ 4-1
4-1 Preflight Planning ............................... 4-3
4-2 Preflight Inspection – General ............. 4-3
4-3 Before Preflight Inspection .................. 4-3
4-4 Preflight Inspection –
Fuel Management ............................... 4-5
4-5 Preflight Inspection – Exterior ............. 4-5
4-6 Before Starting Engine ...................... 4-11
4-7 Starting Engine ................................. 4-12
4-8 Starting Hot or Flooded Engine ......... 4-13
4-9 Rotor Engagement ............................ 4-14
4-10 Operational Checks .......................... 4-15
4-11 Before Takeoff ................................... 4-16
4-12 Takeoff to Hover ................................ 4-17
4-13 Normal Takeoff ................................. 4-18
4-14 Maximum Performance Takeoff ......... 4-19
4-15 Reserved ........................................... 4-20
4-16 Cruise ............................................... 4-20
4-17 Practice Autorotations ...................... 4-21
4-18 Landing ............................................ 4-22
4-19 Running Landing .............................. 4-22
4-20 After Landing .................................... 4-23
4-21 General Operation Procedures .......... 4-24
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