T.O. 1F-51D-1 F-51 Flight Handbook

F-51 (P-51) Mustang)

This handbook is divided into nine sections, an appendix, and an index as follows:

Section I, DESCRIPTION—a detailed description of the airplane and the equipment and systems (including all emergency equipment not part of the auxiliary equipment) which are essential for flight.

Section II, NORMAL PROCEDURES—operating instructions arranged in proper sequence from the time you approach the airplane until it is parked after flight.

Section III, EMERGENCY PROCEDURES—concise procedures to he followed in meeting any emergency (except those of auxiliary equipment) that could reasonably be expected.

Section IV, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT—descriptions and normal emergency operating instructions for all equipment not essential for flying the airplane, such as cockpit heating and ventilating, oxygen, lighting, armament, and miscellaneous equipment.

Section V, OPERATING LIMITATIONS—all airplanes and engine operating limitations that must be observed during operation.

Section VI, FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS—a discussion of flight characteristics, the advantageous as well as the dangerous, that are peculiar to the airplane as based on extensive flight tests.

Section VII, SYSTEMS OPERATION—a supplementary discussion of special characteristics and factors involved in operating some of the airplane systems under various conditions.

Section VIII, CREW DUTIES—omitted as not applicable for a single-place airplane.

Section IX, ALL-WEATHER OPERATION—supplementary procedures and operating instructions for safe and efficient operation under instrument flight and extreme weather conditions.

Appendix, OPERATING DATA—all operating data charts for efficient preflight and in-flight mission planning. Take-off and landing charts for various gross weights arc also included.

Alphabetical Index—a complete listing of material in this handbook, including illustrations, arranged for ease in reference.

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