Bell 407GX Emergency Procedures Flashcards
What does CAS stand for?
Crew Alerting System
What color are the following messages:
1 - WARNINGS
2 - CAUTIONS
3 - Advisory Messages
4 - Status Messages
1 - Red
2 - Amber
3 - White
4 - Green
What does a fast pulsing tone indicate?
Engine Out
What does a continuous tone indicate?
Low Rotor RPM
What does a continuous “ting” tone indicate?
Airspeed above VNE
What does a continuous “ding dong” tone indicate?
FADEC Failure
What does a single “ping” tone indicate?
Master Warning / Caution
What does a double “ping” tone indicate?
Impending Exceedence
How does Bell define “Land as soon as possible”?
Land without delay at the nearest suitable area (i.e. open field) at which a safe approach and landing is possible.
How does Bell define “Land as soon as practical”?
Landing site and duration of flight are at the discretion of the pilot. Extended flight beyond nearest approved landing area is not recommended.
What failure can cause the following indications:
1 - Left yaw
2 - ENGINE OUT message and fast pulsing tone
3 - RPM warning light and continuous tone
4 - Nr decreasing
5 - Engine instruments indicate power loss
6 - MFD switches to ENGINE page
Engine Failure
What are the 6 possible indications of an Engine Failure?
1 - Left yaw
2 - ENGINE OUT message and fast pulsing tone
3 - RPM warning light and continuous tone
4 - NR decreasing
5 - Engine instruments indicate power loss
6 - MFD switches to ENGINE page
When do the ENGINE OUT warnings activate?
When FADEC detects engine out
-or-
Ng < 55%
When do the RPM warnings activate?
Nr < 95%
What is the minimum rate of descent airspeed during autorotation?
55 KIAS
What is the maximum glide distance airspeed during autorotation?
80 KIAS
What is the maximum steady state autorotation airspeed?
100 KIAS
What failure is indicated by the following:
1 - Decrease in PSI
2 - Decrease in Np
3 - Decrease in Nr (possible)
Engine Underspeed
What are the 3 possible indications of an Engine Underspeed?
1 - Decreased PSI
2 - Decrease in Np
3 - Decrease in Nr (possible)
Engine Underspeed Procedure?
1 - Collective - Adjust 85-107% Nr
2 - Throttle - confirm FLY
3 - Throttle - to bezel coinciding with Ng
4 - FADEC MODE switch - MAN
5 - Nr - Maintain 95-100%
6 - Land as soon as practical
With regards to engine power indications, what does PSI stand for?
Power Situation Indicator
What failure is indicated by the following:
1 - Increase in Nr
2 - Increase in Np
3 - Increase in PSI
Engine Overspeed
What are the 3 possible indications of an Engine Overspeed?
1 - Increase in Nr
2 - Increase in Np
3 - Increase in PSI
Engine Overspeed Procedure?
1 - Throttle - Retard
2 - Ng or Np - stabilize with throttle/collective
3 - FADEC MODE switch - MAN
4 - Nr - Maintain 95-100%
If unable to maintain parameters, autorotate.
What failure is indicated by the following:
1 - Engine pops
2 - High or erratic MGT
3 - Decreasing or erratic Ng or Np
4 - PSI oscillations
Engine Compressor Stall or Surge
What are the 4 possible indications of an Engine Surge or Compressor Stall
1 - Engine pops
2 - High or erratic MGT
3 - Decreasing or erratic Ng or Np
4 - PSI oscillations
Engine Surge/Compressor Stall Procedure:
1 - Collective - Reduce
2 - PSI check for normal indications
3 - ENG ANTI ICE switch - ON
4 - PART SEP switch - ON (if installed)
5 - HEATER switch - ON (if installed)
6 - Collective - increase slowly to desired level
7 - PSI - monitor for normal response
8 - Land as soon as practical
If violent or uncontrollable - AUTOROTATE
What are the 3 indications of a possible hot start?
1 - PSI needle increases rapidly
2 - Excessive MGT
3 - Visible smoke or fire
Emergency Shutdown Procedure:
1 - Throttle - OFF
2 - FUEL VALVE switch - OFF
3 - STARTER switch - ensure starter is motoring until MGT stabilizes
4 - Shutdown helicopter
Procedure if Engine Oil Pressure below minimum?
1 - Monitor Engine Oil Pressure and Temp
2 - Land as soon as possible
Procedure if Engine Oil Pressure is above max or fluctuating?
1 - Monitor Engine Oil Pressure and Temp
2 - Land as soon as practical
Procedure if Engine Oil Temp is increasing above normal or exceeds max?
Land as soon as practical
What failure is indicated by the following:
1 - Left Yaw
2 - Rapid decrease in Nr
3 - Rapid increase in Np
4 - Low RPM Audio
5 - Illumination of RPM light
6 - MFD switches to ENGINE page
7 - Possible increase in noise level
Driveshaft Failure
What are the 7 possible indications of a Driveshaft failure?
1 - Left Yaw
2 - Rapid decrease in Nr
3 - Rapid increase in Np
4 - Low RPM Audio
5 - Illumination of RPM light
6 - MFD switches to ENGINE page
7 - Possible increase in noise level
What will FADEC do in the event of a Driveshaft Failure
Activate engine overspeed trip system at 118.5% Np causing fuel flow to go to minimum. After initial overspeed, FADEC will adjust fuel flow to maintain engine at 100% Np
Driveshaft Failure Procedure?
1 - Maintain heading & attitude control
2 - Collective - adjust for 85-107% Nr
3 - Cyclic - adjust for autorotational airspeed
4 - Landing - complete autorotational landing
5 - Shutdown engine
NOTE: engine power required for tail rotor
When FADEC is in MAN mode, what power limitations exist?
Takeoff power may not be available. Max continuous power will be available for all ambient conditions