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Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices

This information may apply to U.S. or foreign-registered aircraft. Our office provides the information on this site as a public service. You may contact 9-FAA-OverseasFlightProhibitions@faa.gov regarding FAA Special Federal Aviation Regulations (SFARs), particularly regarding SFAR exemptions, applicable to any countries listed below or for updates as specified in OpSpec B450.

Closing of the Cargo Door

To close the cargo door, the door control switch that is located on the Control Panel is held in the CLOSE position. This provides power to the door actuator, closing the door. Closing the door removes power from the door actuator and provides power to the latch actuator, closing the latches and illuminating the lock light (Green), indicating the door is ready to lock. Then, the external door handle is rotated inward until secured by the trigger. This locks the latches, closes the vent door...

Propeller Pitch Control Illustration

When the crew commands the propeller to feather, oil flows out of the piston allowing the feathering spring to force the blades towards a feather position.

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