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15 March 1957 NEW YORK AIRWAYS, INC. HELICOPTER LABORATORY Maintenance - Increase in overhaul periods of major components. (Example - Main rotor head.) - Increase in life limit of major components. (Example - Main rotor blades.) - Inspection procedures and forms - Statistical data for manpower and spare parts requirements. (Examples- Number of mechanics and elapsed time needed to perform certain overhaul and line maintenance jobs; rate of parts wear.) Flight - Development of flight training and proficiency programs. (Example - Full autorotative flight to the ground) - Development of emergency flight procedures. (Example - Flight with servos inoperative.) - Development of test fight procedures. (Examples - Center of gravity test after rigging; performance requirements after major overhaul.) Technical - Night flying procedures including cockpit lighting and flare installation. (NYA was first airline in the U.S. to secure CAA approval to carry passengers at night on a scheduled basis with single engine flight equipment.) Page 2.