DESCENT
Recommended Rapid Descent procedure:
1. Jump Door
....................................................................................... CLOSED
2. Flaps
............................................................................................................0°
3. Power Lever............................................................................................ IDLE
4. Propeller Lever
.............................................................................. MAX RPM
5. Airspeed....................................AT PILOT’S DISCRETION (Up to 182 KIAS)
(Coordinated Flight Only)
LOADING PARACHUTISTS
1. Position the aircraft on level ground and set the parking brake to prevent
inadvertent rolling.
2. Install the tail stand and load the parachutists through the cargo door one at
a time and ensure each jumper reaches their correct position before loading
the next parachutist.
3. The jumpmaster removes the tail stand and enters the aircraft last.
4. After the loading procedure is complete, the jumpmaster shall ensure the
jumpers are in the correct seating position and the safety restraints are
secured properly.
5. The jumpmaster then closes the jump door.
DROPPING PARACHUTISTS
1. Prior to illumination of the amber jump signal light, the pilot reduces the
airspeed to 75 KIAS and positions the aps to 20°.
2. Once the amber jump signal light is illuminated, the jumpmaster removes
his or her restraint and opens the jump door.
3. Upon reaching the drop zone, the pilot illuminates the green jump signal
and the jumpers, commanded by the jumpmaster, take their jump position.
The nal dropping point is determined by the jumpmaster.
4. During the drop process, the pilot maintains unaccelerated, coordinated,
straight and level ight.
WARNING: If parachutists remain in cabin during descent, make sure
their Automatic Activation Device (AAD) is disabled. Also, limit the rate of
descent to a maximum of 2000 ft/min.
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