USArmy-ApacheLongbow

TM 1-1520-251-10
WARNING
NOISE
Sound pressure levels around helicopters during some operating conditions
exceed the Surgeon General’s hearing conservation criteria as defined in DA
PAM 40-501 Hearing protection devices, such as the aviator helmet or ear plugs,
are required to be worn by all personnel in and around the helicopter during its
operation.
WARNING
STARTING ENGINES AND AUXILIARY POWER UNIT
Be sure that the rotor and blast area is clear, and a fire guard is posted if
available.
WARNING
VERTIGO
The anti-collision strobe lights should be off during flight through clouds to
prevent sensations of vertigo as a result of reflections of the light on the clouds.
WARNING
WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION
Observe all standard safety precautions governing the handling of weapons and
live ammunition. When not in use, point all weapons in a direction away from
personnel and property in case of accidental firing. Do not walk in front of
weapons. SAFE all weapons before servicing. To avoid potentially dangerous
situations, follow the procedural warnings in this text. To prevent inadvertent
rocket firing, electrical tests shall not be performed with rockets in launcher, and
all other sources of inadvertent electrical power shall be kept away from the
launcher. Ensure electrical equipment, even if turned off and unplugged, is not in
the vicinity of a loaded launcher.
WARNING
WING STORES JETTISON
All jettison safety pins shall be installed when the helicopter is on the ground.
Safety pins shall be removed prior to flight. Failure to do so will prevent jettison
of wing stores.
WARNING
RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION
Personnel should remain at least five feet away from the HF radio antenna while
the radio is transmitting. High levels of electromagnetic radiaton are emitted by
this antenna while transmitting. The HF radio should not be operated inside
hangar or metal covered building.
Use or disclosure of this information is subject to the restriction(s) on the title page of this document.
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