WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES DEFINED
WARNING: An operating procedure, technique, note, or maintenance
practice which may result in personal injury or death if not carefully followed.
Called out by a dashed red box and the following exclamation triangle:
CAUTION: An operating procedure, technique, note, or maintenance
practice which may result in damage to equipment if not carefully followed.
Called out by a dashed yellow box and the following exclamation triangle:
NOTE: An operating procedure, technique, note, or maintenance condition
which is considered essential or benecial to emphasize. Called out by a blue
box and the following check mark triangle:
MEANING OF “SHALL,” “WILL,” “SHOULD,” AND “MAY”
The words “shall” and “will” are used to denote a mandatory requirement. The
word “should” denotes something that is recommended but not mandatory.
The word “may” is permissive in nature and suggests something which is
optional.
MEANING OF “LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE” OR
“PRACTICABLE”
The use of these two terms relates to the urgency of the situation. When it
is suggested to land as soon as possible, this means to land at the nearest
suitable aireld after considering weather conditions, ambient lighting,
approach facilities, and landing requirements. When it is suggested to land
as soon as practicable, this means that the ight may be continued to an
airport with superior facilities, including maintenance support, and weather
conditions.
1-6 CONVERSION CHARTS
A series of charts and graphs are provided on the following pages for
conversion to and from U.S. weights and measures to metric and imperial
equivalents. The charts and graphs are included as an aide to pilots who
are located in countries other than the United States or pilots from the United
States who are traveling to or within other countries.
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