Bell 407GX Emergency Procedures Flashcards

1
Q

What does CAS stand for?

A

Crew Alerting System

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2
Q

What color are the following messages:
1 - WARNINGS
2 - CAUTIONS
3 - Advisory Messages
4 - Status Messages

A

1 - Red
2 - Amber
3 - White
4 - Green

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3
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What does a fast pulsing tone indicate?

A

Engine Out

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4
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What does a continuous tone indicate?

A

Low Rotor RPM

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5
Q

What does a continuous “ting” tone indicate?

A

Airspeed above VNE

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6
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What does a continuous “ding dong” tone indicate?

A

FADEC Failure

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7
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What does a single “ping” tone indicate?

A

Master Warning / Caution

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8
Q

What does a double “ping” tone indicate?

A

Impending Exceedence

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9
Q

How does Bell define “Land as soon as possible”?

A

Land without delay at the nearest suitable area (i.e. open field) at which a safe approach and landing is possible.

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10
Q

How does Bell define “Land as soon as practical”?

A

Landing site and duration of flight are at the discretion of the pilot. Extended flight beyond nearest approved landing area is not recommended.

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11
Q

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

A

Engine Failure

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12
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What are the 6 possible indications of an Engine Failure?

A

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

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13
Q

When do the ENGINE OUT warnings activate?

A

When FADEC detects engine out
-or-
Ng < 55%

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14
Q

When do the RPM warnings activate?

A

Nr < 95%

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15
Q

What is the minimum rate of descent airspeed during autorotation?

A

55 KIAS

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16
Q

What is the maximum glide distance airspeed during autorotation?

A

80 KIAS

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17
Q

What is the maximum steady state autorotation airspeed?

A

100 KIAS

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18
Q

What failure is indicated by the following:
1 - Decrease in PSI
2 - Decrease in Np
3 - Decrease in Nr (possible)

A

Engine Underspeed

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19
Q

What are the 3 possible indications of an Engine Underspeed?

A

1 - Decreased PSI
2 - Decrease in Np
3 - Decrease in Nr (possible)

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20
Q

Engine Underspeed Procedure?

A

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

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21
Q

With regards to engine power indications, what does PSI stand for?

A

Power Situation Indicator

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22
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What failure is indicated by the following:
1 - Increase in Nr
2 - Increase in Np
3 - Increase in PSI

A

Engine Overspeed

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23
Q

What are the 3 possible indications of an Engine Overspeed?

A

1 - Increase in Nr
2 - Increase in Np
3 - Increase in PSI

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24
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Engine Overspeed Procedure?

A

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.

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25
Q

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

A

Engine Compressor Stall or Surge

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26
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What are the 4 possible indications of an Engine Surge or Compressor Stall

A

1 - Engine pops
2 - High or erratic MGT
3 - Decreasing or erratic Ng or Np
4 - PSI oscillations

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27
Q

Engine Surge/Compressor Stall Procedure:

A

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

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28
Q

What are the 3 indications of a possible hot start?

A

1 - PSI needle increases rapidly
2 - Excessive MGT
3 - Visible smoke or fire

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29
Q

Emergency Shutdown Procedure:

A

1 - Throttle - OFF
2 - FUEL VALVE switch - OFF
3 - STARTER switch - ensure starter is motoring until MGT stabilizes
4 - Shutdown helicopter

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30
Q

Procedure if Engine Oil Pressure below minimum?

A

1 - Monitor Engine Oil Pressure and Temp
2 - Land as soon as possible

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31
Q

Procedure if Engine Oil Pressure is above max or fluctuating?

A

1 - Monitor Engine Oil Pressure and Temp
2 - Land as soon as practical

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32
Q

Procedure if Engine Oil Temp is increasing above normal or exceeds max?

A

Land as soon as practical

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33
Q

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

A

Driveshaft Failure

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34
Q

What are the 7 possible indications of a Driveshaft failure?

A

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

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35
Q

What will FADEC do in the event of a Driveshaft Failure

A

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

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36
Q

Driveshaft Failure Procedure?

A

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

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37
Q

When FADEC is in MAN mode, what power limitations exist?

A

Takeoff power may not be available. Max continuous power will be available for all ambient conditions

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38
Q

After switching FADEC to MAN mode how long before a possible Overspeed/Underspeed occurs without positive control input from pilot?

A

Within 2 to 7 seconds, depending on flight profile and power setting at the time.

39
Q

What are the 5 possible indications of a FADEC Failure?

A

1 - FADEC fail audio
2 - FADEC FAIL warning message
3 - FADEC MANUAL caution message
4 - RESTART FAULT - advisory message
5 - FADEC MODE switch - MAN light illuminated

40
Q

FADEC Failure Procedure?

A

1 - Throttle - match bezel to Ng indication
2 - Nr/Np - Maintain 95-100% with throttle/collective
3 - FADEC switch - Depress once (when established)
4 - Land as soon as practical
5 - Normal shutdown if possible

41
Q

During a FADEC Failure, what will pressing the FADEC MODE switch once do?

A
  • Mute FADEC Fail Audio
  • Activate ignition
  • Illuminate AUTO RELIGHT message
42
Q

Engine Fire on ground procedure?

A

1 - Throttle - OFF
2 - FUEL VALVE switch - OFF
3 - GEN switch - OFF
4 - BATT switch - OFF
5 - Rotor Brake - Engage
6 - Exit helicopter

43
Q

Engine Fire in flight procedure?

A

1 - Immediately enter autorotation
2 - Throttle - closed
3 - FUEL VALVE switch - OFF
4 - FUEL BOOST/XFER switches - OFF (time permitting)
5 - Execute autorotation descent and landing
6 - BATT switch - OFF

44
Q

Cabin Smoke or Fumes procedure?

A

1 - In flight - begin descent
2 - AIR COND BLO switch - OFF
3 - HEATER switch - OFF
4 - All vents - Open
5 - Side windows - Open
If time and altitude permits:
6 - Source - identify and secure
If source is identified and smoke persists:
- Land as soon as possible
If source is identified and smoke is cleared:
- Land as soon as practical

45
Q

Electrical Fire Procedure?

A

1 - Windows - open; ventilate cabin
2 - Begin descent

NOTE: Land as soon as possible.
If source identified, remove electrical power.
If source NOT identified:
3 - GEN switch - OFF
4 - Land as soon as practical.

If smoke/fumes do not decrease:
5 - Airspeed - 60 KIAS or less
6 - BATT switch - OFF
7 - FUEL BOOST/XFR LEFT - On

If smoke/fumes still do not decrease:
8 - Land as soon as possible

46
Q

If unable to transfer fuel due to battery depletion, how high may unusable fuel be?

A

151 lbs

47
Q

With BATT and GEN switches OFF, how long will an 80% charged battery operate the left fuel boost and transfer pumps?

A

Appx 1.7 hrs

48
Q

What failure is indicated by the following:
1 - Uncontrollable yawing to the right (left sideslip)
2 - Nose down tucking
3 - Possible roll of the fuselage

A

Complete loss of tail rotor thrust

NOTE: Severity of indications will depend on Airspeed, CG, power applied, and DA at the time of failure

49
Q

What are the 3 indications of a Complete Loss of Tail Rotor Thrust?

A

1 - Uncontrollable yawing to the right (left sideslip)
2 - Nose down tucking
3 - Possible roll of the fuselage

NOTE: Severity of indications will depend on Airspeed, CG, power applied, and DA at the time of failure

50
Q

What are your actions for a complete loss of tail rotor thrust at a hover?

A

Close throttle and perform a hovering autorotation.

51
Q

What are you actions for a complete loss of tail rotor thrust in flight?

A

Reduce throttle to idle and enter auto. Maintain airspeed of 55 KIAS during descent.

52
Q

For a complete loss of tail rotor thrust in flight, If a landing area is not immediately available and control can be maintained in powered flight, what landing technique should be used?

A
  • Shallow approach.
  • During final stages of approach a mild flare should be executed making sure all power to rotor is off.
  • Maintain helicopter in slight flare
  • Smoothly use collective to execute soft, slightly nose high landing.
  • Landing on aft portion of the skids will tend to correct drift.
53
Q

What failure is indicated by the following:
1 - Lack of directional response
2 - Locked pedals

A

Fixed Pitch Failure

54
Q

What are the 2 indications of a Fixed Pitch Failure

A

1 - Lack of directional response
2 - Locked pedals

55
Q

What two general steps should be taken for all Fixed Pitch Failures?

A

1 - Note Torque at the time of failure
2 - Pull the pedal stop emergency release to ensure pedal stop is retracted

56
Q

Fixed Pitch Failure at a hover procedures?

A

Do not close throttle unless a severe right yaw occurs. Otherwise, execute a powered on landing.

57
Q

Fixed Pitch Failure in flight - Left Pedal Applied Procedures?
(High Power Applied)

A
  • Helicopter will yaw left when power is reduced
  • Adjust power and airspeed for comfortable yaw
  • Establish power on approach with sufficiently low airspeed (zero if necessary) for comfortable sideslip
  • As collective is increased for landing, left yaw will reduce
58
Q

Fixed Pitch Failure in flight - Right Pedal Applied Procedures?
(Low Power Applied)

A
  • Helicopter will yaw to the right when power is applied
  • Low power run on landing will be necessary
  • Control landing heading by reducing throttle while applying collective to cushion
  • If right yaw becomes excessive, close throttle completely
59
Q

What failure is indicated by the following:
1 - HYDRAULIC SYS caution message
2 - Grinding or howling noise from the pump
3- Increase in force required to move controls
4 - Feedback forces evident during control movement

A

Loss of Hydraulic Pressure

60
Q

What are the 4 indications of a Loss of Hydraulic Pressure?

A

1 - HYDRAULIC SYS caution message
2 - Grinding or howling noise from the pump
3- Increase in force required to move controls
4 - Feedback forces evident during control movement

61
Q

Loss of Hydraulic Pressure Procedures?

A

1 - Reduce airspeed 70 to 100 KIAS
2 - HYD SYSTEM circuit breaker - Out; back in if not restored.
3 - HYD SYS switch - check HYD SYS, then OFF if hydraulic power is not restored
4 - For extended flight, airspeed up to 120 KIAS may be used.
5 - Land as soon as practical
6- Run on landing recommended at appx 15 knots

62
Q

What failure is indicated by the following:
1 - Uncommanded flight control movements
2 - High control forces to oppose movement in one axis
3 - Feedback forces only in affected axis
4 - Control forces normal in unaffected axis

A

Flight Control Actuator Malfunction
(aka actuator hardover)

63
Q

What are the 4 indications of a Flight Control Actuator Malfunction?

A

1 - Uncommanded flight control movements
2 - High control forces to oppose movement in one axis
3 - Feedback forces only in affected axis
4 - Control forces normal in unaffected axis

64
Q

Flight Control Actuator Malfunction Procedure?

A

1 - Attitude - Maintain
2 - HYD SYS switch - OFF
3 - AIRSPEED - Set to 70 to 100 KIAS
4 - Land as soon as possible using Loss of Pressure procedure

65
Q

What failure is indicated by the following:
1 - High (approximately 15 pounds) fore and aft cyclic control forces
2 - Normal pedal, collective and lateral cyclic control forces

A

Cyclic Cam Jam

66
Q

What are the 2 indications of a Cyclic Cam Jam?

A

1 - High (approximately 15 pounds) fore and aft cyclic control forces
2 - Normal pedal, collective and lateral cyclic control forces

67
Q

What are the 3 major differences between a Cam Jam and an Actuator Hardover

A

1 - Hardover results in uncommanded control movement, Cam Jam does not.
2 - Cam Jam only affects fore/aft cyclic. Hardover can be on any actuator/flight control

68
Q

What is the procedure for a Cyclic Cam Jam?

A

1 - Maintain normal pitch attitudes with forward or aft cyclic
2 - Land as soon as practical

CAUTION - Do NOT turn off the Hydraulic System

69
Q

What failure is indicated by the following:
1 - GEN FAIL message
2 - Amps indicate 0
3 - Voltmeter appx 24 volts

A

Generator Failure

70
Q

What are the 3 indications of a Generator Failure?

A

1 - GEN FAIL message
2 - Amps indicate 0
3 - Voltmeter appx 24 volts

71
Q

Generator Failure Procedure?

A

1 - GEN FIELD and GEN RESET CBs - Check IN
2 - GEN switch - RESET, then GEN
3 - If power is not restored, place GEN switch to OFF and land as soon as practical

72
Q

How long will a fully charged battery provide power for a basic helicopter?

A

Appx 18 minutes
(30 minutes with optional 28 amp battery)

73
Q

What failure is indicated by the following:
1 - Amps indicate excessive load
2 - smoke or fumes

A

Excessive Electrical Load

74
Q

What are the 2 indications of an Excessive Electrical Load?

A

1 - Amps indicate excessive load
2 - smoke or fumes

75
Q

Excessive Electrical Load Procedure?

A

1 - Vents & Side Windows - open as required
2 - Begin descent
3 - GEN switch - OFF
4 - Land as soon as practical
If smoke/fumes don’t decrease:
5 - Airspeed - 60 KIAS or less
6 - BATT switch - OFF
7 - FUEL BOOST/XFER switch - ON
If smoke/fumes still don’t decrease
8 - Land as soon as possible

76
Q

What FLIGHT instruments will be available if the GEN and BATT switches are both off?

A

Standby airspeed indicator and altimeter

77
Q

If the MFD/PFD fails and the remaining display does not revert to reversionary mode within appx 5 sec, what is the procedure?

A

1 - DU BACKUP button - push
2 - Operating display will immediately revert
3 - Land as soon as practical

78
Q

What failure is indicated by the following:
1 - PFD airspeed indicator - FAIL w/red X
2 - PFD altimeter - FAIL w/red X
3 - PFD VSI indicator - FAIL w/red X
4 - PFD OAT indicator - FAIL w/red X
5 - PEDAL STOP message displays

A

ADC Failure

79
Q

What are the 5 indications of an ADC Failure?

A

1 - PFD airspeed indicator - FAIL w/red X
2 - PFD altimeter - FAIL w/red X
3 - PFD VSI indicator - FAIL w/red X
4 - PFD OAT indicator - FAIL w/red X
5 - PEDAL STOP message displays

80
Q

ADC Failure Procedure?

A

1 - Use standby airspeed and altimeter
2 - Airspeed reduce below 60 KIAS
3 - ADC circuit breaker - Check In
4 - Land as soon as practical

81
Q

What failure is indicated by the following:
1 - MASTER W/C light and audio
2 - Red X across COM 1 / NAV 1
3 - Loss of GPS 1

A

GIA 1 Failure

82
Q

What are the 3 indications of a GIA 1 failure?

A

1 - MASTER W/C light and audio
2 - Red X across COM 1 / NAV 1
3 - Loss of GPS 1

83
Q

What is the GIA 1 failure procedure and NOTE?

A

Use alternate COM/NAV as required.
NOTE: Secondary failures may not be displayed

84
Q

What failure is indicated by the following:
1 - MASTER W/C light and audio
2 - PEDAL STOP caution - If speed is above 55 KIAS
3 - Red X across COM 2 / NAV 2
4 - Loss of GPS 2

A

GIA 2 Failure

85
Q

What are the 4 indications of a GIA 2 failure?

A

1 - MASTER W/C light and audio
2 - PEDAL STOP caution - If speed is above 55 KIAS
3 - Red X across COM 2 / NAV 2
4 - Loss of GPS 2

86
Q

What is the GIA 2 failure procedure and NOTES (2)?

A

1 - Airspeed - 60 KIAS or less
2 - Use alternate COM/NAV as required.
NOTE: Secondary failures may not be displayed
NOTE: Fwd Fuel tank display selection not functional

87
Q

What failure is indicated by the following:
1 - MASTER W/C light and audio
2 - Red X across the following:
= Fuel quantity
= Fuel pressure
= XMSN oil pressure/temp
= ENG oil pressure/temp
= Generator amps
= Bus voltage

A

GEA Failure

88
Q

What indications are lost if the GEA fails?

A

= Fuel quantity
= Fuel pressure
= XMSN oil pressure/temp
= ENG oil pressure/temp
= Generator amps
= Bus voltage

89
Q

GEA Failure Procedure and NOTE?

A
  • Land as soon as practical
  • NOTE: secondary failures may not be displayed.
90
Q

What failure is indicated by the following:
1 - L/FUEL XFR and R/FUEL XFR messages

A

Dual Fuel Transfer Failure

91
Q

How is a Dual Fuel Transfer Failure indicated?

A

L/FUEL XFR and R/FUEL XFR messages illuminate

92
Q

What are the 2 considerations in the event of a Dual Fuel Transfer Failure?

A

1 - Last 151 pounds in forward cell unusable
2 - Fwd to aft fuel transfer stops at appx 344.1 lbs

93
Q

Dual Fuel Transfer Failure Procedure?

A

1 - LEFT & RIGHT FUEL BOOST/XFR switches - Check
2 - Determine FUEL QTY in forward cell
3 - Subtract qty of fuel trapped in forward from total
4 - Plan landing accordingly